West Midlands Reroutes Stirchley Buses for Road Work

Stirchley bus routes 11A and 11C will divert March 25-26 due to Fordhouse Lane closure

Stirchley Bus Routes 11A, 11C Reroute March 25-26

Two Stirchley bus routes will take different paths overnight later this month when highway crews close a key road. Routes 11A and 11C will be diverted March 25-26 while Fordhouse Lane between Pershore Road and Pineapple Road is closed from 7pm to 5am, transit officials said. The overnight closures affect a section of road that both routes typically use to serve the Stirchley area.

Highway Work Prompts Overnight Closure

The Fordhouse Lane closure is scheduled for two consecutive nights to allow highway maintenance work to proceed, according to the transit agency. Officials said the overnight timing from 7pm to 5am was chosen to minimize disruption to daytime riders who rely on the routes for work and school trips. Transit agencies typically coordinate with highway departments to schedule road work during lower-ridership periods. The specific nature of the highway work wasn't detailed in available information.

Routes Take Alternate Paths During Work

Service 11A toward Kings Heath will be rerouted via Pershore Road, Cartland Road, and Vicarage Road during the closure hours, transit officials said. Service 11C toward Bournville will follow the reverse route of the 11A diversion. The alternative routes have been arranged to maintain service continuity while the road work proceeds. Officials didn't specify whether the diversions would add travel time or how many stops might be temporarily relocated during the two-night closure period.

Two-Night Closure Runs Late March

The road closure and bus diversions will be in effect Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, 2026, transit officials confirmed. Both nights will follow the same 7pm to 5am schedule. The transit agency said travelers should check for updated timetables during the closure period, though officials didn't specify where those updates would be posted or when they'd be available.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers who use routes 11A and 11C during evening and early morning hours are advised to plan their journeys accordingly during the two-night closure period. The diversions will affect riders traveling between Stirchley and Kings Heath or Bournville during the overnight hours. Moovit provides real-time updates and alternate route suggestions for Birmingham bus services during temporary diversions.