West Midlands Reroutes Buses for Utility Work
Three Sutton Coldfield bus routes detour nightly for Severn Trent utility work on Jockey Road
Sutton Coldfield Buses Reroute for Road Work
Three Sutton Coldfield bus routes will detour around a nighttime road closure starting Monday, March 23. Jockey Road will close between Chester Road and College Road from 7pm to 6am for Severn Trent utility works, transit officials said. Services 5, 77, and 907 will follow alternate routes during the closure, with buses using Chester Road and College Road to bypass the work zone.
Context & Background
The overnight closure allows Severn Trent to complete essential utility infrastructure work while minimizing daytime traffic disruption. Transit agencies typically coordinate with utility companies to adjust bus routes during planned road closures, ensuring riders can still reach their destinations. The work affects a key corridor in Sutton Coldfield where Jockey Road connects Chester Road and College Road. Officials didn't specify how long the utility project will continue or whether additional closures are planned beyond the initial night.
Key Details
Service 5 heading toward Sutton Coldfield will divert from Kings Road, turn right onto Chester Road, then left onto College Road to rejoin at Jockey Road roundabout. Service 77 will continue along Chester Road, pass the Jockey Road junction, and turn left onto College Road to rejoin at the roundabout. Service 907 will continue along College Road, pass the Chester Road junction, and rejoin its normal route at Jockey Road roundabout. All three services will follow reverse routes when traveling in the opposite direction, officials said.
Timeline & Implementation
The closure takes effect at 7pm Monday, March 23, and continues until 6am, transit officials confirmed. The overnight timing allows Severn Trent to complete work during lower-traffic hours. Officials didn't say whether the closure will repeat on subsequent nights or if this represents a single-night project. Riders should expect the detours to remain in place throughout the closure period.
Rider Impact & Moovit
Riders using stops along the closed section of Jockey Road should plan to board at alternate stops on Chester Road or College Road during the closure hours. The detours add minimal travel time but change pickup and dropoff locations for affected passengers. Transit officials said riders should check current schedules before traveling. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and route updates for Sutton Coldfield services during the closure.
