West Midlands Sprint Upgrades Boost Transit Speed
Station Road in Solihull closes overnight Feb. 16-17 for Sprint bus transit resurfacing
Sprint Resurfacing Closes Solihull Road Overnight
Drivers and transit riders in Solihull will need to plan alternate routes during overnight hours as Station Road closes for Sprint bus rapid transit improvements. The road will be closed from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 16 and Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, National Express West Midlands announced Thursday. The closures affect anyone traveling through the area during late evening or early morning hours.
Sprint Network Upgrades Drive Maintenance Work
The resurfacing work is part of ongoing improvements to the Sprint bus rapid transit network serving the West Midlands region. Sprint routes use dedicated infrastructure designed to provide faster, more reliable bus service compared to traditional routes. Transit agencies typically schedule road resurfacing during overnight hours to minimize disruption to daytime commuters and businesses. The work requires complete road closure to ensure worker safety and allow crews to complete resurfacing efficiently.
Two-Night Closure Affects Station Road Access
Station Road will be completely closed to through traffic during the specified overnight periods, though officials didn't provide details about specific detour routes or which intersections will serve as closure points. The two-night schedule suggests crews will complete resurfacing work in phases, though the exact scope of the project area wasn't specified. Transit officials said the overnight timing was chosen specifically to reduce impact on daily commuters who use the corridor during peak hours.
Work Begins Monday Evening, Ends Tuesday Morning
The first closure begins at 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, with the road reopening by 5 a.m. Tuesday. The second closure follows the same schedule Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning. National Express West Midlands announced the closures Feb. 13, providing three days' advance notice to travelers. Officials didn't say whether additional closure nights might be needed if weather or other factors delay the work.
Travelers Should Plan Alternative Routes During Closures
Anyone who regularly travels Station Road during late evening or early morning hours should allow extra time and identify alternate routes before the closures begin. The overnight timing means most daytime commuters won't be affected, though shift workers and early-morning travelers will need to adjust their routes. Moovit provides real-time transit updates and alternative route planning for West Midlands bus services during road closures and service changes.
