X21 Detours for Selly Oak Road Work
Birmingham X21 bus service detours through Selly Oak for three days due to highway work
Selly Oak X21 Bus Reroutes for Road Work
Birmingham's X21 bus service will take a detour through Selly Oak for three days starting Tuesday, April 21, 2026, transit officials said. Weoley Avenue will be closed between Weoley Park Road and Alwold Road from 9am to 3.30pm daily through Thursday, April 23 for highway maintenance work. Passengers should expect slight delays during the closure period.
Highway Maintenance Requires Temporary Closure
The three-day closure is necessary to accommodate scheduled highway maintenance work on Weoley Avenue, according to the transit agency. Officials said the work will be conducted during off-peak hours to minimize disruption to commuters. The closure affects a key section of roadway used by the X21 route, requiring buses to take alternative streets. Transit agencies typically schedule road maintenance during midday hours when ridership is lower than morning and evening peak periods.
Detour Routes Through Surrounding Streets
Buses heading toward Birmingham will detour via Alwold Road roundabout, Kemberton Road, Castle Road, and Weoley Park Road, officials said. Buses traveling from Birmingham will follow the reverse route through the same streets. The detour adds several turns to the normal route but keeps buses serving the general area. Normal service will resume after 3.30pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026, when the highway work is scheduled to be completed.
Three-Day Timeline for Road Work
The closure will be in effect between 9am and 3.30pm each day from Tuesday, April 21 through Thursday, April 23, 2026. Service will operate normally during morning and evening peak hours before 9am and after 3.30pm. Officials said the temporary nature of the closure allows maintenance crews to complete necessary highway work while limiting the duration of service disruptions.
Riders Should Plan for Slight Delays
Passengers using service X21 should expect slight delays during the three-day closure period, transit officials said. The detour route adds extra travel time compared to the normal path along Weoley Avenue. Riders can check Moovit for real-time updates on X21 service and adjusted travel times during the highway work period.
