West Midlands Route 27 Adjusts for Road Work
Route 27 buses will detour via alternate roads during Egghill Lane closure March 17
Route 27 Diverts March 17 for Road Work
West Midlands bus riders on Route 27 will need to plan for detours when Egghill Lane closes for highway work. NX Bus West Midlands announced the temporary closure affects service between Frankley Beeches Road and Frogmill Road on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 8am to 5pm. Buses heading toward both Rubery and Solihull will take alternative routes during the nine-hour closure.
Highway Work Prompts Single-Day Closure
The closure accommodates highway maintenance work on Egghill Lane in the Frankley Beeches area, transit officials said. Road closures for infrastructure work typically require advance coordination between highway departments and transit agencies to minimize rider disruption. NX Bus West Midlands said the diversion will allow buses to bypass the closed section while maintaining service to both directions. Officials didn't specify what type of highway work necessitates the full road closure.
Buses Take Different Routes by Direction
Route 27 buses will follow direction-specific detours during the closure, according to the transit agency. Rubery-bound buses will divert via Norrington Road, Masonleys Road, and Frankley Beeches Road before rejoining the regular route. Solihull-bound buses will take Egghill Lane island, then Frankley Beeches Road, Masonleys Road, and Norrington Road. The agency said both detours allow buses to resume normal routing after bypassing the closed Egghill Lane section.
Nine-Hour Closure Affects Daytime Service
The closure runs from 8am to 5pm on March 17, covering most daytime service hours, transit officials said. Passengers should expect slightly longer travel times due to the detour routing. The agency advised riders to check schedules before traveling, though officials didn't specify how much additional time the detours might add to trips. The closure affects only the single day of highway work.
Riders Advised to Plan Extra Travel Time
Passengers traveling on Route 27 on March 17 should allow extra time for their journeys due to the detour, NX Bus West Midlands said. The agency advised riders to plan accordingly for the temporary routing changes. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for Route 27 and other West Midlands transit services, helping riders adjust to temporary detours and schedule changes.
