West Midlands Tree Work Brings Midday Route Shifts

Castle Road in Selly Oak closes Feb 6 from 9:30am-3pm for tree maintenance work

Castle Road Closes for Tree Work Feb 6

Drivers in Selly Oak will need alternate routes when Castle Road closes for tree maintenance work on Friday, February 6, transit officials said. The closure affects Castle Road between Harborne Lane and Weoley Park Road from 9:30am to 3pm. National Express West Midlands confirmed several bus routes will be diverted during the work, though officials didn't specify which route numbers will be affected.

Closure Affects Key Selly Oak Corridor

The six-hour closure targets a section of Castle Road that connects two major thoroughfares in the West Midlands community. Transit agencies typically schedule tree maintenance during off-peak hours to minimize disruption, though midday closures still affect lunch-hour travel and early afternoon commutes. Officials classified the closure as high-severity, indicating significant impact on traffic flow. The specific nature of the tree work wasn't detailed in available information.

Bus Routes Face Afternoon Diversions

National Express West Midlands buses serving the Castle Road corridor will operate on detour routes during the closure, according to the transit agency. Officials said service will continue throughout the area but didn't provide specific diversion routes or estimated delay times. The closure's 3pm end time means most diversions will conclude before evening rush hour begins. Transit agencies typically post detour maps and affected route numbers closer to closure dates, though that information wasn't available by publication time.

Work Scheduled During Midday Hours

The tree work begins at 9:30am and concludes by 3pm, avoiding peak morning commute times but affecting midday travel. Officials didn't say whether the work could extend beyond the scheduled 3pm reopening if weather or other factors cause delays. Road maintenance projects in urban areas typically include contingency time, but no backup date was announced for this closure.

Drivers Should Plan Alternate Routes

Motorists who regularly use Castle Road between Harborne Lane and Weoley Park Road should identify alternate routes before February 6, officials said. The high-severity classification suggests significant congestion on nearby streets as traffic redirects around the closure. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on National Express West Midlands bus diversions and estimated arrival times during the closure period.