West Midlands Routes Reroute for Highway Work

Fordhouse Road closes 7pm-5am April 7 for highway work, diverting bus routes 11A and 11C

Fordhouse Road Closes for Overnight Highway Work

Bus riders in Stirchley will need alternate routes overnight Tuesday as Fordhouse Road closes for highway work. The road will be shut between Barn Close and Millwood Road from 7pm to 5am on April 7, transit officials said. Routes 11A and 11C will be diverted during the 10-hour closure.

Temporary Diversion Affects Two Routes

The overnight closure is part of scheduled highway maintenance work on Fordhouse Road, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires a full road closure of the section between Barn Close and Millwood Road. The diversion will only affect overnight service on the single date, with normal routing resuming after 5am Wednesday. Transit agencies typically schedule road work during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and businesses.

Routes Rerouted Through Alternate Streets

Service 11A heading toward Kings Heath will be rerouted via Pershore Road, Cartland Road, and Vicarage Road during the closure, officials said. Service 11C heading toward Bournville will follow the reverse of the 11A diversion route. The diversions will add travel time to both routes, though officials didn't specify how many additional minutes riders should expect. Buses will resume normal routing on Fordhouse Road once the closure ends at 5am.

Riders Should Plan for Alternate Routes

The road closure takes effect at 7pm Tuesday, April 7, and will remain in place until 5am Wednesday, April 8. Officials said the 10-hour window allows crews to complete necessary highway work while minimizing impact on regular service. The agency advised passengers to plan for longer travel times during the overnight hours.

Riders Should Plan for Alternate Routes

Passengers traveling overnight on routes 11A and 11C should allow extra time for the diversions, transit officials said. The agency advised riders to check schedules before traveling during the closure hours. Moovit provides real-time bus tracking and route updates for services 11A and 11C, helping riders navigate the temporary diversion.