West Midlands Route 27 Adjusts for Highway Work

Route 27 buses to Solihull will detour via alternate roads during two-day closure

Northfield Bus Route 27 Diverts for Road Work

Riders on NX Bus West Midlands Route 27 heading toward Solihull will take a different path for two days next month when Borrowdale Road closes for highway work. The closure affects the stretch between Norrington Road and Trescott Road from 8am to 6pm on Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12, 2026, transit officials said. Buses traveling toward Great Park won't see any changes during the closure period.

Context

The temporary closure allows contractors to complete essential highway maintenance on Borrowdale Road, according to NX Bus West Midlands. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities weeks in advance to plan service diversions around scheduled roadwork. The two-day closure window is designed to minimize disruption while completing necessary infrastructure repairs. Officials said the work can't be done while the road remains open to traffic.

Details

Solihull-bound buses will detour via Frankley Beeches Road, Masonleys Road, Norrington Road, and Trescott Road during the closure, NX Bus West Midlands confirmed. The diversion only affects one direction of Service 27, with Great Park-bound buses maintaining their regular route. Officials didn't specify how much additional travel time riders should expect on the diverted route. The closure runs during standard daytime hours, avoiding early morning and evening peak periods.

Timeline

The diversion takes effect when the road closes at 8am Wednesday, March 11, and continues through 6pm Thursday, March 12, 2026. Normal service will resume once highway crews complete the work Thursday evening. NX Bus West Midlands didn't say whether weather or other factors could extend the closure beyond the scheduled two days.

Impact

Passengers using Service 27 toward Solihull should allow extra travel time during the closure period, officials said. Riders can check for updated schedules and real-time service information through Moovit, which provides route planning and live bus tracking for NX Bus West Midlands services. The diversion affects only the Solihull direction, so riders heading to Great Park won't need to adjust their travel plans.