West Midlands Reroutes X12, X13 for Road Upgrade

Birmingham X12, X13 buses reroute nightly March 12-19 for Heartlands Parkway resurfacing

Birmingham X12, X13 Buses Reroute for Road Work

Two Birmingham bus routes will take detours during overnight road repairs on Heartlands Parkway in Bromford, NX Bus West Midlands said. The X12 and X13 services will be diverted between 7pm and 5am from Thursday, March 12 through Thursday, March 19, 2026, while crews resurface the roadway between Saltey Viaduct and Bromford Lane. Officials said the nighttime-only closure aims to minimize disruption to daytime commuters.

Diversion Route Details

The diverted buses will use Bromford Lane, Tyburn Road, and Aston Expressway in both directions to bypass the closed section, according to the transit agency. Officials said the resurfacing work is essential for maintaining road infrastructure and ensuring safer travel conditions. The closure affects only the section between Saltey Viaduct and Bromford Lane, with the rest of Heartlands Parkway remaining open during daytime hours. NX Bus West Midlands didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect during the diversions.

Service Changes and Timeline

The overnight closures will run for seven consecutive nights, with work taking place only between 7pm and 5am each night, transit officials said. Normal daytime service on routes X12 and X13 won't be affected, as the roadway will reopen each morning at 5am. Officials said the nighttime schedule was chosen specifically to reduce impact on commuters and businesses. The resurfacing project is scheduled to be completed by March 19, with regular bus routing resuming immediately after the final night of work.

Implementation Schedule

The diversions begin Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 7pm and will continue nightly through Thursday, March 19, officials confirmed. Each night's closure will end at 5am the following morning, allowing buses to return to their regular routes during daytime hours. NX Bus West Midlands said normal service patterns will resume once the resurfacing work is completed on March 19.

Rider Information

Passengers who regularly use the X12 and X13 routes should plan for possible delays during the overnight hours affected by the diversions, transit officials said. The agency advised riders to check for service updates before traveling during the March 12-19 period. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and alternative route suggestions for NX Bus West Midlands services throughout Birmingham.