West Midlands X20 Reroutes for Road Repairs
X20 buses detour via Castle Road and Gregory Avenue during Black Haynes Road closure
X20 Bus Diverts for Road Work in Weoley Castle
Riders of NX Bus West Midlands' X20 route will face a temporary detour Friday as highway crews close a section of Black Haynes Road in Weoley Castle. The closure runs from 9:30am to 2:30pm on March 13, 2026, affecting the stretch between Cranesbill Road and Shenley Lane, transit officials said. Service X20 will operate on a modified route during the five-hour closure, with buses using alternate streets to maintain connections between Birmingham and Bromsgrove.
Highway Work Prompts Five-Hour Closure
The midday closure allows highway crews to complete maintenance work on Black Haynes Road, according to NX Bus West Midlands. Transit agencies typically schedule road work during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to commuters, though midday closures still affect riders traveling for appointments, shopping, or midday shifts. The five-hour window gives crews time to complete necessary repairs while limiting impact on morning and evening rush periods. Officials didn't specify what type of highway work necessitates the closure or whether additional closures might be needed.
Buses Reroute via Castle Road and Gregory Avenue
Bromsgrove-bound X20 buses will detour via Castle Road, Weoley Castle Road, Gregory Avenue, and Shenley Lane during the closure, officials said. Birmingham-bound buses will follow the same streets in reverse order. The diversion adds several turns to the route, though officials haven't said whether the detour will extend travel times or how much extra time riders should allow. Buses will serve regular stops along the diversion route where available. The alternate route keeps service running through the area while crews work on the closed section.
Normal Service Returns After 2:30pm
X20 buses will resume their regular route after 2:30pm on March 13 once Black Haynes Road reopens, transit officials confirmed. The agency said riders can check for schedule updates before traveling, though officials didn't specify whether printed schedules or real-time information boards will reflect the temporary changes. NX Bus West Midlands typically posts service alerts for planned disruptions, but the company didn't say how far in advance it'll notify riders about the Friday detour.
Riders Advised to Plan for Detour
Passengers who regularly use X20 during midday hours should allow extra travel time Friday and confirm their bus is operating on the detour route, officials said. The diversion affects anyone traveling through the Weoley Castle area between late morning and mid-afternoon. Riders can check Moovit for real-time X20 bus locations and updated arrival times during the closure period. Officials said service will operate normally before 9:30am and after 2:30pm for riders whose trips fall outside the closure window.
