West Midlands Reroutes Buses for Highway Work
Kings Heath bus routes 27 and 76 rerouted March 26 for Avenue Road highway work
Kings Heath Bus Routes 27, 76 Reroute March 26
Two Kings Heath bus routes will be rerouted for five hours on March 26 due to highway works on Avenue Road, transit officials said. Services 27 and 76 will follow alternative paths between 9:30am and 2:30pm while crews work on the road section between Vicarage Road and Grange Road. The diversions affect buses heading toward Great Park, Solihull, and QE Hospital.
Highway Work Prompts Temporary Route Changes
The road closure is necessary to complete scheduled highway maintenance on Avenue Road in Kings Heath, according to the transit agency. Such closures typically require advance coordination between highway departments and transit operators to minimize rider disruption. Officials said the work is scheduled during midday hours to avoid peak commute times. The five-hour window allows crews to complete necessary repairs while limiting the duration of service changes for bus passengers who rely on these routes for daily travel.
Service 27 and 76 Follow Different Detour Paths
Service 27 will be rerouted via Vicarage Road, Cartland Road, and Pineapple Road in both directions during the closure, officials said. Service 76 will follow a slightly different diversion through Vicarage Road, Cartland Road, Pineapple Road, and Dads Lane. Buses on route 27 heading toward Great Park and Solihull will use the alternative route, while service 76 buses toward QE Hospital and Solihull will follow their designated diversion. Officials didn't specify whether the detours will add travel time to affected trips or how many daily riders typically use these routes during the closure window.
Diversions Limited to Five-Hour Closure Window
The route changes will only be in effect during the specified closure hours from 9:30am to 2:30pm on Thursday, March 26, 2026, transit officials confirmed. Normal service patterns will resume once Avenue Road reopens at 2:30pm. The agency said passengers should expect the diversions to affect only trips operating during the midday closure period.
Riders Advised to Check Updated Schedules
Passengers who regularly use services 27 and 76 during midday hours should plan for the temporary route changes and potential schedule adjustments, officials said. The agency advised riders to check the latest timetables for their services before traveling on March 26. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for Kings Heath services, helping riders navigate temporary diversions and plan alternative connections during roadwork closures.
