West Midlands Buses Adapt to Kings Norton Roadworks
Rednal Road closes for roadworks January 5-16, affecting Kings Norton bus routes daily 9am-3pm
Kings Norton Road Closure Disrupts Bus Routes
Bus riders in Kings Norton face service disruptions as Rednal Road closes for roadworks between Redhill Road and Grange Hill. The closure runs from January 5 through January 16, affecting daytime travel from 9am to 3pm, transit officials said. Specific route numbers impacted by the closure weren't immediately available.
Background
The closure is scheduled for roadworks, though specific details about the nature of the work weren't provided by highway authorities. National Express West Midlands operates approximately 1,700 buses across the region, serving Birmingham and surrounding communities. The closure affects bus services in the Kings Norton area, though the transit agency hasn't specified which routes require detours or schedule adjustments. Officials posted a service alert on the company website to inform passengers of the disruption.
Service Impact
The road closure affects a section of Rednal Road between two major intersections during peak daytime hours. Officials haven't disclosed how many passengers typically use affected routes or what alternative routing has been implemented. The closure is being managed by local highway authorities in coordination with the transit agency. David Bradford, Managing Director of National Express West Midlands, oversees operations for the region, though the agency hasn't released a formal statement about service adjustments. Evening and early morning service won't be affected as the closure lifts after 3pm daily.
Timeline
The two-week closure began January 5 and continues through January 16, with daily restrictions from 9am to 3pm. Officials announced the closure on January 12, though advance notice details weren't available. The roadworks are scheduled to conclude by mid-January, allowing normal traffic and bus routing to resume. A specific timeline for when full service details will be released wasn't provided by the transit agency.
