West Midlands Safeguards Service During Gas Work
Foley Road East in Streetly closes Feb 23-27, 2026 for gas main replacement work
Foley Road East Closes for Gas Work in Streetly
Bus riders in Streetly will need to plan alternate routes as Foley Road East closes for nearly a week starting in late February. The road will be completely closed between Chester Road and Meadow Close from February 23 through February 27, 2026, for gas main replacement work, National Express West Midlands confirmed. The five-day closure will affect bus service in the area, though officials didn't specify which routes will be detoured or how riders will be rerouted during the work.
Infrastructure Work Requires Full Road Closure
The closure stems from essential gas main replacement work that requires complete road access, according to transit officials. National Express West Midlands issued a service update to notify passengers of the upcoming disruption. Gas main replacement projects typically require full road closures to ensure worker safety and allow heavy equipment access for excavation and pipe installation. The work is scheduled during a weekday period, which will affect both commuter and local bus service, though specific ridership impact figures weren't available.
Five-Day Closure Affects Chester Road Corridor
The closure will block the section of Foley Road East between Chester Road and Meadow Close for the entire five-day period. Officials didn't provide details about whether the work might be completed earlier than scheduled or if weather could extend the timeline. The transit agency said it will implement service changes to accommodate the closure, but specific detour routes and affected bus line numbers weren't released. National Express West Midlands typically posts detour information closer to the start date of major road closures.
Work Begins Late February 2026
The closure is set to begin Sunday, February 23, 2026, and continue through Friday, February 27, 2026. Officials didn't say whether work will occur over the weekend or only on weekdays, or what hours the construction will take place. The transit agency said it will provide updated service information before the closure begins, though a specific timeline for when riders can expect detailed route changes wasn't provided.
Riders Advised to Plan Alternative Routes
National Express West Midlands is advising passengers who regularly use bus routes through the Streetly area to plan alternative routes during the five-day closure period. The transit agency said it will work to minimize disruption, though specific accommodations such as additional service on alternate routes weren't detailed. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus locations and service updates during the closure period to find the best available routes through the area.
