West Midlands Buses Reroute for Road Repairs

Eight NX West Midlands bus routes detour around Summer Road for highway repairs April 26

Summer Road Closes April 26 for Repairs

Eight NX West Midlands bus routes will detour around Summer Road in Erdington on Sunday, April 26, as the street closes for highway repairs. The closure affects the section between Erdington Six Ways and Sutton New Road from 7am to 12pm, transit officials said. Services 11A, 11C, 64, 66, X3, X4, X5, and X64 will follow alternative routes during the five-hour closure.

Temporary Closure Enables Infrastructure Work

The Sunday morning closure allows crews to complete necessary highway repairs on Summer Road, according to NX West Midlands. Transit agencies typically schedule road work during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to weekday commuters and businesses. The five-hour window provides sufficient time for repairs while limiting impact on weekend travel. Officials said the work is part of ongoing infrastructure maintenance in the Erdington area.

Eight Routes Follow Detour Paths

Diverted buses will use alternative roads including Reservoir Road, Woodend Road, Kingsbury Road, Holly Lane, Orphanage Road, High Street, and Sutton Road, officials said. Each service will follow specific diversion routes depending on their direction of travel. Temporary bus stops will be in place on Woodend Road to serve passengers during the closure. The agency advised riders to check detailed diversion information for their specific service, though officials didn't specify where that information would be available beyond general service updates.

Five-Hour Closure Spans Morning Hours

The closure takes effect at 7am Sunday, April 26, and continues until noon, NX West Midlands confirmed. The timing covers the late morning period when Sunday ridership typically increases. Officials said normal service will resume once the closure ends at 12pm, with buses returning to their regular routes along Summer Road between Erdington Six Ways and Sutton New Road.

Riders Should Plan for Route Changes

Passengers using the affected routes should allow extra travel time Sunday morning and confirm their temporary stop locations before traveling, transit officials said. The diversions may result in slightly longer journey times as buses navigate alternative roads. Riders can check real-time bus locations and updated route information through Moovit, which provides live tracking for NX West Midlands services throughout the closure period.