West Midlands Reroutes Buses for Road Work
Marsh Hill closes nightly March 24-27 for resurfacing, rerouting bus services 11A and 11C
Marsh Hill Closes for Resurfacing Work
Two NX Bus West Midlands routes will detour around Marsh Hill in Stockland Green as the road closes for resurfacing work starting Tuesday. The closure affects the section between Slade Road and Gypsy Lane from March 24-27, with work taking place nightly from 7pm to 5am. Services 11A and 11C will follow alternative routes during the four-day closure period.
Nighttime Schedule Limits Rider Impact
The transit agency scheduled the resurfacing work during off-peak nighttime hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and regular service patterns. Highway maintenance projects in urban areas typically require full road closures to ensure worker safety and allow crews to complete resurfacing efficiently. The four-day timeline suggests a standard mill-and-overlay operation, though officials didn't specify the exact scope of pavement work planned for the Marsh Hill section.
Routes Detour Through Residential Streets
Service 11C toward Stechford will detour via Brookvale Road, The Ridgeway, College Road, Perry Common Road, Streetly Road, and Reservoir Road during the closure. Service 11A toward Perry Barr will follow the same streets in reverse order. The detour routes add several turns through residential areas compared to the direct path along Marsh Hill. Officials didn't say how much additional travel time riders should expect, though the longer routing will likely extend trip durations for passengers traveling through the affected area.
Work Runs Tuesday Through Friday
The closure takes effect Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and continues through Friday, March 27, with work occurring each night between 7pm and 5am. The road will reopen during daytime hours, allowing normal traffic flow for morning and afternoon peak periods. NX Bus West Midlands said passengers should check current timetables, though the agency didn't specify whether the detours will affect scheduled departure times at stops along the regular routes.
Riders Should Plan for Delays
Passengers traveling through Stockland Green during nighttime hours should allow extra time for potential delays caused by the longer detour routing. The transit agency advised riders to plan their journeys accordingly during the four-day work period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for NX Bus West Midlands services, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find the fastest available connections.
