West Midlands Reroutes Buses for Road Upgrade

Sutton Coldfield bus routes 77 and 77A diverted March 16-20 for Coleshill Street resurfacing

Sutton Coldfield Bus Routes 77, 77A Reroute

Bus routes 77 and 77A in Sutton Coldfield will be diverted for a week starting March 16 as Coleshill Street undergoes resurfacing work, transit officials said. The closure affects the section between Rectory Road and Coleshill Road from 9am to 3pm weekdays through March 20. Buses heading toward Walsall will take an alternative route, while Erdington-bound buses won't see changes.

Temporary Closure for Road Maintenance

The weekday daytime closure is necessary to accommodate resurfacing work on Coleshill Street, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work will improve road conditions for buses and other vehicles using the corridor. The closure is limited to business hours to minimize disruption to evening and weekend travel. Transit agencies typically schedule road maintenance during off-peak hours when ridership is lower, though officials didn't specify why this particular project requires daytime closure.

Diversion Details for Walsall-Bound Buses

Buses heading toward Walsall will follow a detour via Upper Holland Road, Coleshill Road, Riland Road, and Rectory Road during the closure period. The alternative route allows buses to bypass the closed section while maintaining service to the area. Buses traveling toward Erdington will continue on their normal route without changes, officials said. The agency didn't provide information about whether the diversion will add travel time for affected passengers or if additional buses will be deployed to maintain schedule reliability.

Week-Long Implementation Schedule

The closure takes effect Monday, March 16, and continues through Friday, March 20, with work hours from 9am to 3pm each day. The street will reopen to normal traffic outside those hours, including evenings and weekends. Officials said the five-day window should be sufficient to complete the resurfacing work, though they didn't indicate whether there's a contingency plan if weather or other factors cause delays.

Planning Your Journey

Passengers using routes 77 and 77A toward Walsall should expect different stops during the diversion and are advised to plan extra travel time. Officials said riders can check for real-time updates on bus locations and arrival times. Moovit provides live tracking for Sutton Coldfield bus routes, helping passengers navigate service changes and find alternative connections during the temporary closure.