X13 Bus Reroutes for Night Road Work

X13 bus service diverts nightly from April 27-May 1 for Watton Lane road repairs

X13 Bus Reroutes in Water Orton for Road Work

Bus riders traveling through Water Orton will need to adjust their late-night travel plans as service X13 faces a weeklong detour. NX West Midlands announced that Watton Lane will close from Monday, April 27 to Friday, May 1, 2026, between 6pm and 6am each night for carriageway structural patching works. The closure affects the section from Gypsy Lane to Gilson Road, forcing service X13 onto an alternate route during overnight hours.

Nighttime Schedule Limits Daytime Impact

The road closure will only affect overnight service, with works scheduled exclusively between 6pm and 6am to minimize disruption to daytime riders. Transit officials said the nighttime-only approach allows the agency to complete necessary infrastructure maintenance while preserving regular service during peak travel hours. The structural patching work addresses road surface deterioration that requires temporary closure of the affected section. Officials didn't specify the exact condition of the roadway or what prompted the timing of the repairs.

Detour Routes Mapped for Both Directions

Buses heading toward Chelmsley Wood will divert from Birmingham Road, turn left onto Marsh Lane, continue along Marsh Lane, and turn right onto Lichfield Road to rejoin the normal route. Buses traveling from Chelmsley Wood will follow the reverse path. The detour adds distance to the route, though officials haven't said how much additional travel time riders should expect. Service X13 will maintain its regular schedule during the closure period, with the diversion affecting only the Water Orton segment of the route.

Five-Night Closure Ends May 1

The road closure runs for five consecutive nights from April 27 through May 1, 2026, with work taking place only during the 6pm to 6am window each night. Normal service will resume once the closure period ends on May 1, transit officials confirmed. The agency didn't provide details about whether the work could extend beyond the scheduled completion date if weather or other factors cause delays.

Riders Advised to Plan Overnight Trips

Passengers traveling during overnight hours should allow extra time for the detour and confirm their stop locations along the temporary route. Transit officials said riders can expect normal service during daytime hours throughout the closure period. Moovit provides real-time updates for service X13, including detour information and adjusted arrival times during the Watton Lane closure.