West Midlands Routes Adapt for Sunday Closure

Seven Birmingham bus routes diverted Sunday due to Pershore Road closure in Stirchley

Stirchley Bus Routes Diverted Sunday Jan 11

Seven bus routes in Birmingham's Stirchley neighborhood will be diverted Sunday due to a road closure on Pershore Road, National Express West Midlands announced. Services 11A, 11C, 27, 35, 45, 47, and 48 will follow alternate routes throughout the day, though officials haven't specified exact times for the closure. The diversions will route buses via Hazelwell Street, Mary Vale Road, and Dogpool Lane in both directions, with several stops temporarily unavailable.

Closure Affects Major Stirchley Corridor

Pershore Road serves as a primary transit corridor through Stirchley, connecting the neighborhood to Birmingham's city center and surrounding areas. National Express West Midlands operates the largest bus network outside London, serving over 200 million passenger journeys annually across the region. The reason for Sunday's road closure hasn't been publicly disclosed by officials. Transit agencies typically coordinate with local authorities on road closures for construction, events, or emergency works, though specific details about this closure weren't available.

Multiple Routes Share Diversion Path

All seven affected services will use the same diversion route during the closure, according to the transit agency. Buses will travel via Hazelwell Street, Mary Vale Road, and Dogpool Lane instead of their normal Pershore Road path. Officials haven't released estimates of how many passengers may be affected by the service changes. The agency said several bus stops along Pershore Road won't be served during the diversion, though it didn't specify which stops riders should use as alternatives.

Single-Day Disruption Planned

The diversions will be in effect Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, with service expected to return to normal routes afterward. Specific start and end times for the closure haven't been announced by officials. UK bus operators are required to provide advance notice of service changes to passengers, typically through websites and signage at affected stops. National Express West Midlands posted the service update on its website ahead of the planned disruption.

Riders Advised to Plan Ahead

Passengers who regularly use the affected routes should allow extra travel time Sunday and consider alternative transportation if possible. Officials recommend checking for updates before traveling, as service details may change. Riders can find real-time bus tracking and route information through Moovit, which provides updates for National Express West Midlands services throughout Birmingham and the surrounding region.