West Midlands Safeguards Route 11A Service Continuity
Harborne Park Road closes for six hours Saturday for Severn Trent utility work
Harborne Park Road Closure Diverts Bus 11A
West Midlands commuters who rely on the 11A bus route should plan for detours this Saturday. Harborne Park Road will close between High Street and Metchley Lane from 9:30am to 3:30pm on February 22nd to allow Severn Trent to complete essential utility work, transit officials said. The six-hour closure will force the 11A service onto an alternate route, though specific detour streets weren't available by publication time.
Utility Work Requires Temporary Route Change
The closure is necessary for Severn Trent to perform infrastructure maintenance in the Harborne area, according to National Express West Midlands. Transit agencies typically coordinate with utility companies to schedule road closures during off-peak hours when possible, though weekend work often affects residential routes. Officials announced the closure on February 19th, giving riders three days' notice. The specific nature of the utility work wasn't detailed in available information.
Six-Hour Closure Affects Saturday Service
The road closure will remain in effect for six hours on Saturday, with normal traffic and bus service resuming after 3:30pm. Officials didn't specify which streets the 11A will use during the detour or whether additional stops will be temporarily unavailable. The closure affects a section of Harborne Park Road between two major intersections, though the exact length of the closed segment wasn't provided. Transit officials said passengers should expect longer travel times during the closure period.
Normal Service Returns Saturday Afternoon
The 11A bus route will return to its regular schedule and routing after 3:30pm on Saturday, February 22nd, officials confirmed. National Express West Midlands announced the temporary change on Wednesday, February 19th. Whether similar closures are planned for future weekends wasn't addressed in available information. Officials said the work is essential infrastructure maintenance that requires full road closure for safety reasons.
Riders Should Plan for Delays
Passengers who regularly use the 11A route through Harborne should allow extra travel time on Saturday morning and early afternoon. Officials recommend checking for updates before traveling, though specific details about stop closures or alternate boarding locations weren't available. Moovit provides real-time updates for National Express West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate temporary service changes and find alternate connections during disruptions.
