West Midlands Route 5 Adjusts for Road Works

Route 5 buses rerouted April 22 as Queslett Road closes for lining works from 9:30am to 2pm

Great Barr Route 5 Diverts April 22 for Works

Riders on NX West Midlands' Route 5 will face a temporary diversion on April 22 as Queslett Road in Great Barr closes for lining works. The closure affects the section between Aldridge Road and Walsall Road from 9:30am to 2:00pm, transit officials said. Buses heading toward West Bromwich will follow an alternative route during the four-and-a-half-hour closure.

Road Maintenance Requires Temporary Closure

The Wednesday closure is necessary to complete lining works on Queslett Road, according to NX West Midlands. Road maintenance projects typically require full closures to ensure worker safety and allow crews to complete surface treatments efficiently. The transit agency coordinated the diversion to minimize disruption during midday hours when ridership is generally lower than peak commute times. Officials said the work is scheduled to be completed within the designated time window.

West Bromwich Buses Follow Alternative Route

Buses heading toward West Bromwich will be rerouted via Beacon Road, Aldridge Road, Beeches Road, Walsall Road, and Newton Road during the closure, NX West Midlands confirmed. The diversion adds several turns to the normal route but maintains connections to key stops along the corridor. Buses traveling toward Sutton Coldfield won't be affected and will continue on their regular route without changes. The diversion applies only to the specified time window on April 22.

Service Returns to Normal After 2pm

Route 5 will resume its normal route after the closure ends at 2:00pm on April 22, officials said. The transit agency didn't specify whether any schedule adjustments would be made to account for the longer diversion route during the closure period. NX West Midlands typically monitors diverted routes to ensure buses maintain reasonable adherence to published timetables.

Riders Advised to Plan for Diversion

Passengers traveling on Route 5 toward West Bromwich on April 22 should allow extra time for the diversion, transit officials said. Riders using stops on the closed section of Queslett Road will need to access alternative stops along the diversion route during the closure hours. Moovit provides real-time updates for NX West Midlands routes, helping riders track bus locations and adjust their travel plans during service changes.