West Midlands Stops Close Sunday — Service Resumes Soon
Two Shirley Road bus stops close Sunday 7:30-11 a.m. for scaffold work on February 1
Shirley Road Stops Close Sunday Morning
Two bus stops on Shirley Road in the West Midlands will be temporarily closed Sunday morning, affecting riders who use the stops during early hours. Transit officials said stops AH and AJ will be closed from 7:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. on February 1 due to scaffold work in the area. National Express West Midlands confirmed the closures will last approximately three and a half hours.
Scaffold Work Prompts Temporary Closure
The stop closures are necessary to accommodate scaffold work being performed along Shirley Road, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work requires temporary closure of the stops to ensure passenger safety and allow contractors to complete the project. Transit agencies typically coordinate with construction crews to minimize service disruptions while maintaining safe conditions for riders and workers. Officials didn't specify what type of construction project requires the scaffolding or how long the overall project will take.
Morning Commuters Need Alternative Plans
Riders who typically use stops AH and AJ during the Sunday morning closure window will need to use nearby stops, transit officials said. The agency didn't specify which alternative stops riders should use or how far they're located from the closed stops. Normal service at both stops will resume after 11 a.m., officials confirmed. National Express West Midlands said it's working to minimize disruption during the closure period, though specific measures to assist affected riders weren't detailed.
Service Returns Late Morning Sunday
The stop closures will end at 11 a.m. Sunday, with regular service resuming immediately after, according to the transit agency. Officials said the relatively short closure window was designed to limit impact on riders. Whether the scaffold work will require additional closures on future dates wasn't announced. The agency typically provides advance notice for planned service disruptions, though officials didn't say how far in advance riders were notified of Sunday's closures.
Riders Should Check for Updates
Passengers planning to travel through the affected area Sunday morning should verify current conditions before heading out, transit officials said. The agency recommends checking for any last-minute changes to the closure schedule or additional service modifications. Moovit provides real-time updates for National Express West Midlands routes, helping riders navigate temporary stop closures and find alternative stops when regular service is disrupted.
