West Midlands Service 15 Reroutes for Utility Work
Service 15 buses will use Bridgnorth Road detour April 21-24 for Severn Trent work
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Service 15 Reroutes in Himley for Road Work
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Riders on Service 15 between Wombourne and Merry Hill will see temporary route changes starting Tuesday as utility work closes School Road in Himley. The diversion runs from Tuesday, April 21 through Friday, April 24, 2026, transit officials said. Buses in both directions will use Bridgnorth Road as an alternate route during the four-day closure.
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The closure stems from infrastructure work by Severn Trent, the regional water and sewerage company. Road closures for utility maintenance typically affect bus routes in areas where alternate streets can accommodate larger vehicles. NX West Midlands coordinates with utility companies to minimize service disruptions during planned work. The agency didn't specify which specific utility repairs require the four-day closure period.
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Buses heading toward Wombourne will divert from Wolverhampton Road onto Bridgnorth Road, then rejoin the regular route after the School Road junction. Buses traveling toward Merry Hill will follow the reverse path. Officials said the detour adds travel time to affected trips, though they haven't provided specific estimates for the delay. All regular stops along School Road will be temporarily unavailable during the closure.
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The diversion takes effect Tuesday, April 21 and continues through Friday, April 24, 2026. Normal routing will resume when service begins Saturday, April 25, officials confirmed. The agency advised riders to allow extra time for trips during the four-day period and to check for any schedule adjustments before traveling.
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Passengers traveling through Himley should plan for longer journey times and temporary stop closures along School Road. Officials said riders can expect normal service to return after the utility work concludes Friday evening. Moovit provides real-time bus locations and updated arrival times for Service 15 and other West Midlands routes during service changes.
