West Midlands Reroutes Airport Buses for Road Work
Five bus routes to Birmingham Airport will divert to Train Station stop overnight March 24-25
Birmingham Airport Buses Reroute for Road Work
Five bus routes serving Birmingham Airport will be rerouted overnight on two consecutive nights in late March due to a temporary road closure. NX Bus West Midlands announced Tuesday that Comet Road will be closed from Concorde Road from 9pm until 3:30am on March 24 and 25, 2026. Routes 17A, 96, 97A, X1, and X12 won't serve regular airport stops during those hours.
Diversion Details
The closure affects a key access road used by multiple bus routes connecting Birmingham Airport to surrounding communities. During the closure hours, buses will follow an alternative route from Comet Road, turning right onto Concorde Road, then right again onto Comet Road to stop at the Train Station instead of the regular airport bus stops. The diversion is necessary to accommodate overnight road work, though officials didn't specify what construction or maintenance activities require the closure. Transit agencies typically schedule such work during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime travelers.
Five Routes Affected
The temporary change affects five routes that normally serve Birmingham Airport's bus stops. Routes 17A, 96, 97A, X1, and X12 will all follow the diversion path during the 9pm to 3:30am closure window on both nights. Officials didn't provide details about how many passengers typically use these routes during the affected hours or whether additional service adjustments will be made to accommodate travelers. The routes serve various destinations throughout the West Midlands region, connecting the airport to communities across the area.
Two-Night Schedule
The road closure and resulting bus diversions are scheduled for Tuesday, March 24 and Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 9pm until 3:30am each night. Service will return to normal operations after 3:30am on both nights, NX Bus West Midlands confirmed. Officials didn't say whether the work might extend beyond the two scheduled nights if weather or other factors cause delays.
Planning Your Trip
Passengers traveling to or from Birmingham Airport during the affected hours should plan for buses to stop at the Train Station rather than regular airport stops. Travelers may need extra time to reach airport terminals from the alternate stop location. Officials didn't specify the distance between the Train Station stop and the airport terminal buildings. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for NX Bus West Midlands routes, helping riders track diverted buses and plan connections during the temporary closure.
