West Midlands Routes Adapt for Essential Repairs
Bus routes 97 and 97A to detour around overnight road closures on Bordesley Green
Bordesley Green Road Closes for Overnight Work
Two West Midlands bus routes will detour around overnight road closures on Bordesley Green between Victoria Street and Cattell Road. Transit officials said routes 97 and 97A will be diverted during the highway maintenance work, which takes place from 10pm to 5am. The closures will happen in two phases, though officials didn't specify exact dates for each phase or how long the overall project will last.
Essential Maintenance Drives Closure
The overnight closures are part of essential highway maintenance work on the Bordesley Green corridor, according to transit officials. The work requires full road closure during overnight hours to ensure worker safety and project efficiency. Transit agencies typically coordinate with highway departments on such projects to minimize disruption to daytime service while allowing necessary infrastructure repairs. Officials didn't provide details about what specific maintenance work is being performed or the total cost of the project.
Two Routes Face Diversions
Routes 97 and 97A will operate on detour paths during the overnight closure periods, officials said. The diversions will bypass the closed section between Victoria Street and Cattell Road, though the specific alternate routing wasn't detailed in available information. Officials didn't say whether the diversions would add significant travel time or how many riders typically use these routes during overnight hours. Transit agencies generally post detour maps at affected stops and on vehicles operating the modified routes.
Work Proceeds in Two Phases
The road closure will happen in two distinct phases during overnight hours from 10pm to 5am, officials confirmed. The phased approach allows the highway department to complete work on different sections while limiting the duration of any single closure period. Officials haven't announced specific start and end dates for either phase or when the entire project will be complete.
Riders Urged to Plan Ahead
Travelers using routes 97 and 97A during overnight hours should allow extra time for potential delays caused by the diversions, officials said. The transit agency advised riders to check for updates before traveling during the affected hours. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and service alerts for West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes.
