West Midlands Bus 45 Reroutes for Street Work

Shannon Road closes May 1 for street furniture work, rerouting Service 45 buses

Shannon Road Closes May 1 for Street Works

Bus riders in Kings Norton will face a temporary detour Friday as Shannon Road closes for street furniture installation. The road will be shut between Foyle Road and Teviot Grove from 9:30am to 12:30pm on May 1, 2026, transit officials said. Service 45 will be rerouted during the three-hour closure, affecting buses traveling between Birmingham and Longbridge.

Maintenance Work Requires Brief Closure

The closure is part of ongoing street furniture installation work in the Kings Norton area, according to transit officials. The affected section of Shannon Road between Foyle Road and Teviot Grove will be inaccessible to through traffic for the 30-minute stretch during the morning work period. Officials said the work is necessary to upgrade street infrastructure in the neighborhood. Transit agencies typically schedule such closures during mid-morning hours to minimize impact on peak commute times.

Service 45 Takes Alternate Route

Buses heading toward Longbridge will be rerouted via Foyle Road, Redditch Road, Tunnel Road, and Teviot Grove before returning to Shannon Road, officials said. Buses traveling toward Birmingham will follow the reverse route of the diversion. The detour will add travel time to journeys on Service 45 during the closure period. Officials said the diversion route was designed to maintain service continuity while keeping buses on major roads capable of handling transit vehicles.

Three-Hour Window for Street Work

The closure will run from 9:30am to 12:30pm on Friday, May 1, 2026, transit officials confirmed. Normal service on Shannon Road will resume once the street furniture work is completed and the road reopens. Officials didn't specify whether the work might extend beyond the scheduled three-hour window if complications arise. Passengers are advised to check for updated timetables during the closure period.

Riders Should Plan Extra Travel Time

Travelers using Service 45 should allow extra time for their journeys during the closure period, officials said. The diversion will add several minutes to typical travel times between Birmingham and Longbridge. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on Service 45 during the closure and for current arrival times at affected stops along the detour route.