West Midlands Reroutes Service 12 for Road Repairs
Service 12 buses reroute via Wolverhampton Road for Florence Road repairs March 24-26
Service 12 Reroutes in Tividale for Road Work
Bus riders heading to Birmingham on Service 12 will need to take a different route for three days next week. Florence Road in Tividale will be closed for carriageway repairs from Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26, 2026, transit officials said. The closure affects midday travel between 9:30am and 3pm each day.
Context
The road closure is part of scheduled infrastructure maintenance on Florence Road, according to NX Bus West Midlands. Carriageway repairs typically involve resurfacing work to address pavement deterioration and improve road conditions. The transit agency coordinates with local authorities to minimize service disruptions during roadwork projects. Officials said the three-day timeline allows contractors to complete repairs while limiting impact on commuters to off-peak hours.
Details
Birmingham-bound buses will detour via Wolverhampton Road, Portway Road, Shidas Road, and Rounds Green Road during the closure period, officials said. Service 12 buses heading toward Dudley won't be affected and will continue on their regular route. The diversion only impacts one direction of the route, allowing Dudley-bound riders to travel without changes. Officials said normal service patterns will resume once repair work is completed on March 26.
Timeline
The closure takes effect Tuesday, March 24 at 9:30am and will be in place during the same hours through Thursday, March 26. Service operates normally outside the 9:30am to 3pm window each day. Officials said the off-peak timing was chosen to reduce impact on morning and evening commuters.
Impact
Passengers traveling to Birmingham during midday hours should expect longer journey times due to the detour route. Riders are advised to plan extra travel time during the three-day period. Moovit provides real-time updates for Service 12, helping passengers track buses and adjust their schedules during the temporary route change.
