West Midlands Reroutes Routes 17, 17A for Roadwork

Birmingham bus routes 17 and 17A detour March 11-13 for road lining work on Garretts Green Lane

Birmingham Routes 17, 17A Detour March 11-13

Riders on Birmingham bus routes 17 and 17A should plan for detours March 11-13 as road work closes part of Garretts Green Lane. NX Bus West Midlands said the closure affects the section between Sheldon Heath Road and Markfield Road from 9:30am to 2:30pm each day. The agency said lining work requires the temporary closure, which will reroute buses serving the Garretts Green area.

Alternative Route Details

The road work is part of routine maintenance to refresh road markings in the area, transit officials said. Agencies typically schedule such work during midday hours to minimize impact on morning and evening commutes. The three-day closure window allows crews to complete lining work while maintaining some access during peak travel times. Officials didn't specify whether weather delays could extend the work beyond March 13.

Detour Routing and Affected Stops

Buses heading toward Birmingham will detour via The Radleys, Brays Road, and Horrell Road during closure hours, NX Bus West Midlands confirmed. Buses traveling from Birmingham will follow the reverse route. Officials didn't specify which stops along Garretts Green Lane will be temporarily unavailable or whether temporary stop locations will be established along the detour route. The agency said riders should expect slightly longer travel times during the closure period.

Service Returns Friday Afternoon

Routes 17 and 17A will return to normal routing once work concludes Friday afternoon, March 13. Officials said the closure ends at 2:30pm each day, allowing buses to resume regular routes for evening service. The agency didn't say whether any makeup work might be needed if crews can't complete lining during the scheduled window.

Planning Your Trip

Riders should check schedules before traveling during the March 11-13 closure period, transit officials said. Those using affected stops along Garretts Green Lane between Sheldon Heath Road and Markfield Road will need to find alternative boarding locations during midday hours. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and service alerts for Birmingham routes, helping riders track detoured buses and plan around the temporary closure.