Was sat on a 97 being diverted down the 8 route to Small Heath Expressway due to the Blues match earlier and it got me thinking this might be one of those fun little topics that get everyone talking. So basically, the strangest or longest etc. diversion you've been taken on on a bus.
One I can remember is the 97 diversion not long ago due to roadworks on the Meadway, that went from the McDonalds on the Meadway all the way through Lea Hall, down Church Lane in Stechford, to Glebe Farm and down Kitts Green Road.
One morning last year, the section of the A456 dual carriageway between Hayley Green and Hagley was CLOSED, meaning mine and all other school buses to Hagley were sent on such a long diversion that I'm not entirely sure where we went! I know we were in Lye at one point. The diversion (which included a 93-point turn in some side street) added over 30 minutes to the journey
I think I recounted this story elsewhere before, but here goes again.
A few years ago I was on a 120 from town heading home to Langley, there had been a traffic fatality by the Plough & Harrow and the Hagley Road had been closed, and the police directed the traffic onto Highfield Road. As the driver was clearly unfamiliar with the side roads and the one-way system in Edgbaston, he got lost and ended up in Harborne! Where a passing 448 driver had to stop and give him directions; we ended up going along Harborne high street, then up Lordswood Road, back onto the Hagley Road, before turning onto Sandon Road and back on route.
The best diversions are the unexpected ones! ;D
Already mentioned this but I thought it was weird at the time
This last few weeks of an evening, the outer circle was being diverted all the way through Hamstead and rocky lane just because the roundabout at Perry Barr was closed, was fun to see Presidents coming past
They all sound a lot longer than the one I said :P
Quote from: Kevin on April 21, 2013, 06:01:38 PM
Already mentioned this but I thought it was weird at the time
This last few weeks of an evening, the outer circle was being diverted all the way through Hamstead and rocky lane just because the roundabout at Perry Barr was closed, was fun to see Presidents coming past
It's being diverted via Salford Circus while the island in Erdington is being resurfaced also!
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/erdington-six-ways-island
Just remembered more! All the buses along Lode Lane were being diverted up the side streets into Olton and down past the station and everything and then had to find another side street to get back down to Hobs Moat Road.
And while the Meadway resurfacing was happening that was mentioned before, I saw an in-service 71 as far down as Stechford Retail Park on a diversion! Assuming it was going to turn left and follow the 11 through Stechford and then go all the way back down the Meadway from Stechford Police Station to the McDonalds to get onto Garretts Green Lane. I guess that driver must have been lost too as there are much quicker ways.
In about 1989/1990 the bottom end of Alum Rock Road was closed for resurfacing. The 14, 26 and 55 were diverted Washwood Heath Road, and along Wright Road to come out on Alum Rock Road. Not really a suitable diversion. Wright Road can be quite tight!
Also, a few years later there was a very unsafe building on Alum Rock Road that was in danger of collapse. Before official diversions onto Washwood Heath Road came in, all traffic already on Alum Rock Road were diverted up my road at the time, Reginald Road, up to St Saviours Road and down Ralph Road. Don't know how they managed it, and luckily it was before they installed the speed bumps! Was fun seeing Metrobuses and Lynxes passing my front room window on a narrow side road!
Diversions in place around Harborne High St this morning due to a shop fire. High St is closed so all services are using Metchley Lane and Harborne Park Road. Interesting diversions earlier in the morning though, with services initially using Metchley Lane, and non bus route roads Abbey Road and St Mary's Road ex city. However, due to parked cars and the number of cars diverted this way towards city, 4201 and another Trident on the 24 were both stuck on St Mary's Road.
All services seem badly disrupted with 5409, 5509, 5404 and another Hybrid all following each other in convoy on the 22/23 down Metchley Lane from city.
Quote from: Mike K on May 02, 2013, 10:04:30 AM
Diversions in place around Harborne High St this morning due to a shop fire. High St is closed so all services are using Metchley Lane and Harborne Park Road. Interesting diversions earlier in the morning though, with services initially using Metchley Lane, and non bus route roads Abbey Road and St Mary's Road ex city. However, due to parked cars and the number of cars diverted this way towards city, 4201 and another Trident on the 24 were both stuck on St Mary's Road.
All services seem badly disrupted with 5409, 5509, 5404 and another Hybrid all following each other in convoy on the 22/23 down Metchley Lane from city.
And the chaos still continues, just used the 22 out of city and Colmore Row was crazy, 22,23 and 24's all coming in at once with various ones trying to head out Not in Service to resume the running board further along and what with the cleaning team currently based down there holding it all up as well, one 24 Trident driver got into a right state hurrying passengers off and then turning them away
Every night this week up to and including Saturday part of Great Charles Street Queensway is closed for resurfacing meaning all services using it (9, 141, 22/23/24, etc...) are being diverted down a ridiculous series of side roads taking about 3 minutes. Most of these narrow side roads would otherwise never see a bus service! Normal way out of Birmingham though
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 18, 2013, 10:54:33 AM
Every night this week up to and including Saturday part of Great Charles Street Queensway is closed for resurfacing meaning all services using it (9, 141, 22/23/24, etc...) are being diverted down a ridiculous series of side roads taking about 3 minutes. Most of these narrow side roads would otherwise never see a bus service! Normal way out of Birmingham though
Very tempting to travel on an evening just to experience it
Due to part of the Handsworth New Road/Boulton Road being closed for a few days, the Outer Circle is being diverted down Nineveh Road following the 101 route through Winson Green then left along Victoria Road to return on route. Took me by surprise turning the corner out of Park Road and seeing 4 11C's in a row stuck in traffic on Nineveh Road!
I remember reading on the NXWM website that during the snow earlier this year, the 11s were being diverted along Pershore road past the Cricket ground and up Salisbury Road so they didn't have to come up the steep hill by Pineapple Bridge ??? Never saw it for myself though but that's what the website said...
97 has just finally reverted to Garrison Lane
All this week, the 5, 6 and 31A have been diverted in the evening, along Formans Road, Reddings Lane and Warwick Road, due to the Stratford Road being closed for resurfacing between Durham Road and Baker Street.
A 3 mile diversion, due to 130 metres of road being closed! :D
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/StratfordRoad.aspx
Quote from: nitromatt1 on June 28, 2013, 12:13:54 PM
Due to part of the Handsworth New Road/Boulton Road being closed for a few days, the Outer Circle is being diverted down Nineveh Road following the 101 route through Winson Green then left along Victoria Road to return on route. Took me by surprise turning the corner out of Park Road and seeing 4 11C's in a row stuck in traffic on Nineveh Road!
Correction, it's staying all the way up Nineveh Road then turning onto the Soho Road and returning to its original route
Is there something going on on Quarry Bank High Street - Im sure ive just seen the 004 and 53 on Coppice Lane/Merry Hill when they should be on the high street?
Quote from: s94 on June 29, 2013, 01:20:54 PM
Is there something going on on Quarry Bank High Street - Im sure ive just seen the 004 and 53 on Coppice Lane/Merry Hill when they should be on the high street?
Armed forces parade?
Longest off-route diversion I can recall: two or three years ago now, on an early evening City Centre - Sutton Coldfield bus (915, I think) which received a radio message just as we were departing - accident (serious one) had just happened at the Gravelly Hill / Kingsbury Road junction; avoid the Expressway.
The driver calmly took us on a non-stop run from Dartmouth Circus through Aston via the Lichfield Road to Spaghetti, then round the roundabout and along the Tyburn Road to the Buffet Island, then left up the Outer Circle to emerge at 6 Ways, Erdington from Wood End Road. I think we got to Erdington pretty much on schedule!
Passengers who had wanted to alight between Gravelly Hill and Erdington were a bit disconcerted .... ;D
Quote from: dgss1 on June 29, 2013, 04:58:15 PM
Quote from: s94 on June 29, 2013, 01:20:54 PM
Is there something going on on Quarry Bank High Street - Im sure ive just seen the 004 and 53 on Coppice Lane/Merry Hill when they should be on the high street?
Armed forces parade?
Who knows but I can definitely confirm the 004 and 53 were off the High street briefly. Dont know whether any other of the high street routes were diverted.
All manner of diversions in Harborne today due to yet another building fire, this time at the recently opened Huntsman pub (formerly the Kings Arms). 11, 24 and 48 are serving War Lane, Northfield Road and Quinton Road, and all city services are using Metchley Lane instead of the High Street. Just seen 2 Presidents and a Merc on War Lane, once common sites but unseen these days.
Harborne is to building fires what Pensnett is to bus fires.
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
All manner of diversions in Harborne today due to yet another building fire, this time at the recently opened Huntsman pub (formerly the Kings Arms). 11, 24 and 48 are serving War Lane, Northfield Road and Quinton Road, and all city services are using Metchley Lane instead of the High Street. Just seen 2 Presidents and a Merc on War Lane, once common sites but unseen these days.
Harborne is to building fires what Pensnett is to bus fires.
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
All manner of diversions in Harborne today due to yet another building fire, this time at the recently opened Huntsman pub (formerly the Kings Arms). 11, 24 and 48 are serving War Lane, Northfield Road and Quinton Road, and all city services are using Metchley Lane instead of the High Street. Just seen 2 Presidents and a Merc on War Lane, once common sites but unseen these days.
Harborne is to building fires what Pensnett is to bus fires.
This one was a big one, the footage I've seen doesn't justify it, I literally had to walk through the fire twice today, I couldn't even see my feet the smoke was so thick, on the pictures I got of the 1st hybrid bus in the queue, with around half of all BC's hybrids getting stuck within 45 minutes, total chaos and so many routes effected, surely its time to rethink some of the Harborne services with a few bypassing the high street or something
Quote from: wilmotm (Matt Wilmot) on July 09, 2013, 08:48:14 PM
Quote from: Mike K on July 09, 2013, 08:40:03 PM
All manner of diversions in Harborne today due to yet another building fire, this time at the recently opened Huntsman pub (formerly the Kings Arms). 11, 24 and 48 are serving War Lane, Northfield Road and Quinton Road, and all city services are using Metchley Lane instead of the High Street. Just seen 2 Presidents and a Merc on War Lane, once common sites but unseen these days.
Harborne is to building fires what Pensnett is to bus fires.
This one was a big one, the footage I've seen doesn't justify it, I literally had to walk through the fire twice today, I couldn't even see my feet the smoke was so thick, on the pictures I got of the 1st hybrid bus in the queue, with around half of all BC's hybrids getting stuck within 45 minutes, total chaos and so many routes effected, surely its time to rethink some of the Harborne services with a few bypassing the high street or something
Have to agree there, even during the day, Harbourne High Street can be a sea of buses.
I agree, however I guess the 10 has proved that taking buses away from the high street and passengers numbers fall.
Unfortunately in rush hour, which is when it matters, the alternative routes that avoid the High Street become rat runs and are also completely clogged with traffic, so are no quicker. Many years back the 72 service missed out Harborne High Street by serving Somerset Rd, Prichatts Rd, Vincent Drive and Quinton Rd to Northfield Rd, then went via the current 22 route to Kitwell. It was short lived and soon replaced by the modern day 22.
Loving the irony in this particular one...
Because of the tunnel closures, all the A34 Birchfield road buses (express or not) are using the tunnel under Lancaster Circus inbound... Apart from this afternoon when it flooded, meaning they were diverted from the diversion onto the original line of route
It's not that long winded or strange but while Chelmsley Road is closed, the 94 is diverting straight over to the White Hart from the Big John's in Fordbridge, then left onto Tile Cross Road, then onto Bosworth Drive into Chelmsley Wood.
Kent Road closed 1st-9th August, 241 diverted
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/kent-road-halesowen
Looked out the window this afternoon and the "Road ahead closed" signs were there. Had no idea about this prior to that!
Shame they couldn't have taken the diversion past my house!
Quote from: N94 on July 31, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
Kent Road closed 1st-9th August, 241 diverted
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/kent-road-halesowen
Looked out the window this afternoon and the "Road ahead closed" signs were there. Had no idea about this prior to that!
Shame they couldn't have taken the diversion past my house!
Yes saw that on the NX website. Could of gone up Spies Lane then down one of the side roads (Can easily fit a bus down) instead of going all the way to Quinton
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 31, 2013, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: N94 on July 31, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
Kent Road closed 1st-9th August, 241 diverted
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/kent-road-halesowen
Looked out the window this afternoon and the "Road ahead closed" signs were there. Had no idea about this prior to that!
Shame they couldn't have taken the diversion past my house!
Yes saw that on the NX website. Could of gone up Spies Lane then down one of the side roads (Can easily fit a bus down) instead of going all the way to Quinton
It looks as though its going on till the end of August in various phases, going to try the diversion out tomorrow. Hope to catch the WB 241 journey.
Well i caught it today , 9:23 from dudley to halesowen met matt in Halesowen then caught it back to dudley. It was 4639 today. If you want to catch it be in dudley before 9:23 ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 31, 2013, 10:03:19 PM
Well i caught it today , 9:23 from dudley to halesowen met matt in Halesowen then caught it back to dudley. It was 4639 today. If you want to catch it be in dudley before 9:23 ;)
Thanks Nath, will catch it from Halesowen at 10:05, easier for me to get to Halesowen than Dudley. Might then get a 1 to Wolverhampton and then catch the famous 59 route for a ride to Ashmore Park and back! ;)
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 31, 2013, 09:28:18 PM
Quote from: N94 on July 31, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
Kent Road closed 1st-9th August, 241 diverted
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/kent-road-halesowen
Looked out the window this afternoon and the "Road ahead closed" signs were there. Had no idea about this prior to that!
Shame they couldn't have taken the diversion past my house!
Yes saw that on the NX website. Could of gone up Spies Lane then down one of the side roads (Can easily fit a bus down) instead of going all the way to Quinton
probably best that it goes up to quinton, it could have used victoria ave but with all the parked cars if something came the other way it might get a bit tight. Its a particularly bumpy road with a tight exit as well if i remember right. Next road up would be the one next to the chruch.
If i remember correctly remember it is been done in stages(Northbound Closed/Southbound Open) then Northbound Open/Southbound Closed then both Northbound/Southbound closed
Quote from: N94 on July 31, 2013, 09:11:07 PM
Kent Road closed 1st-9th August, 241 diverted
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/kent-road-halesowen
Looked out the window this afternoon and the "Road ahead closed" signs were there. Had no idea about this prior to that!
Shame they couldn't have taken the diversion past my house!
Kent Road is a 5 minute walk from my house
An X51 to Birmingham (4685) was heading past Joseph Leckie school on the West Bromwich road at 4:30pm this evening in service with quite a few passengers on board must be quite a long diversion and is probably heading for the Bell pub to cut off some of the Birmingham Road?
A34 Walsall rd closed due to yet another recycling plant fire... Bus drivers appear to be making up the diversion as they go along, 51 came from Scott Arms and turned off down Beeches rd, 952 went down Church rd, X51 did a u-turn and is now on a magical mystery tour of Perry Beeches
Quote from: Kevin on August 05, 2013, 08:12:33 AM
A34 Walsall rd closed due to yet another recycling plant fire... Bus drivers appear to be making up the diversion as they go along, 51 came from Scott Arms and turned off down Beeches rd, 952 went down Church rd, X51 did a u-turn and is now on a magical mystery tour of Perry Beeches
Wow, that will be fun seeing all those down The Beeches :)
Quote from: Kevin on August 05, 2013, 08:12:33 AM
A34 Walsall rd closed due to yet another recycling plant fire... Bus drivers appear to be making up the diversion as they go along, 51 came from Scott Arms and turned off down Beeches rd, 952 went down Church rd, X51 did a u-turn and is now on a magical mystery tour of Perry Beeches
They did all seem to be doing different diversions. I followed a 952 this morning shortly before 7am, going up along Church Road, then left onto Aldridge/College Road (away from Birmingham) before doing a pretty tight U-turn back towards Birmingham quite a distance up the road, but didn't see any other buses heading in the other direction.
Quote from: Kevin on August 05, 2013, 08:12:33 AM
A34 Walsall rd closed due to yet another recycling plant fire... Bus drivers appear to be making up the diversion as they go along, 51 came from Scott Arms and turned off down Beeches rd, 952 went down Church rd, X51 did a u-turn and is now on a magical mystery tour of Perry Beeches
Ahaa thats where the 51 came from this morning =D. I was on the 935 heading to Birmingham when I saw this, at first I thought the driver had the wrong destination on
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 31, 2013, 10:05:50 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on July 31, 2013, 10:03:19 PM
Well i caught it today , 9:23 from dudley to halesowen met matt in Halesowen then caught it back to dudley. It was 4639 today. If you want to catch it be in dudley before 9:23 ;)
Thanks Nath, will catch it from Halesowen at 10:05, easier for me to get to Halesowen than Dudley. Might then get a 1 to Wolverhampton and then catch the famous 59 route for a ride to Ashmore Park and back! ;)
Damn, I usually catch the WB 241 but missed it on the 1st! Did you catch it Stu? What bus was it?
22/23 and 29A on quite long diversions this evening and following evenings up to the 31st due to resurfacing
Diversions are as follows (taken from a document on NXWM's Facebook):
Service 22, 23 from city:
War Lane. Right Tennal Road, left Tennal Lane. left West Boulevard, right Stonehouse Lane to normal line of route.
Service 22, 23 to city:
Reverse of above
Service 29/A from city.
At Harborne Park Road/ Quinton Road Island return back up Harborne Park Road, left War Lane, right Tennal Road, left Tennal Lane, left West Boulevard, continue Barnes Hill to normal line of route
Service 29/A to city.
Reverse of above
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However, I did notice this evening that the 22/23 were going up Lordswood Road, then turning left following the 24 route.
246-stourbridge about 3 weeks ago comes to the lights at the right turning outside of russels hall hosp. carrys on joins up with the x96 goes through the waterfront and up until the island the 81/x96 turn right on down to merry hill bus station goes right on the island and goes up and follow the 222 route up to brierly hill turns left and resumes normal line of route
Just a quick question regarding the 241, is it still running via Spies Lane towards Dudley? I just checked Kent Road and its closed between the mini roundabout and the Stag. If i wait on Spies Lane it should stop, shouldn't it?
Quote from: N94 on August 28, 2013, 12:56:37 PM
Just a quick question regarding the 241, is it still running via Spies Lane towards Dudley? I just checked Kent Road and its closed between the mini roundabout and the Stag. If i wait on Spies Lane it should stop, shouldn't it?
Yes it did the diversion yesterday, only cut across from Spies Lane via 202 route
Quote from: nitromatt1 on August 28, 2013, 01:02:12 PM
Quote from: N94 on August 28, 2013, 12:56:37 PM
Just a quick question regarding the 241, is it still running via Spies Lane towards Dudley? I just checked Kent Road and its closed between the mini roundabout and the Stag. If i wait on Spies Lane it should stop, shouldn't it?
Yes it did the diversion yesterday, only cut across from Spies Lane via 202 route
ok then. Thanks for that.
There will be a lovely long diversion on the evening 900s in a couple of months when the bit of the A45 by the Arden Oak is resurfaced and the 900 has to go nearly to Solihull!
Another weird one will be when Six ways roundabout at Aston is done, 33/51 will just go under the underpass but the 7 will have a nice detour
Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 07:42:31 PM
There will be a lovely long diversion on the evening 900s in a couple of months when the bit of the A45 by the Arden Oak is resurfaced and the 900 has to go nearly to Solihull!
Another weird one will be when Six ways roundabout at Aston is done, 33/51 will just go under the underpass but the 7 will have a nice detour
I'll make sure to catch a crazy 900 then! Nice one Tony!
Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 07:42:31 PM
There will be a lovely long diversion on the evening 900s in a couple of months when the bit of the A45 by the Arden Oak is resurfaced and the 900 has to go nearly to Solihull!
Another weird one will be when Six ways roundabout at Aston is done, 33/51 will just go under the underpass but the 7 will have a nice detour
Will the work at Six Ways be done in the Evenings/Weekends or during the day as I regularly catch the 7 to/from work (Wouldn't mind a mittle detour however)
Quote from: Lukeee on August 28, 2013, 10:17:56 PM
Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 07:42:31 PM
There will be a lovely long diversion on the evening 900s in a couple of months when the bit of the A45 by the Arden Oak is resurfaced and the 900 has to go nearly to Solihull!
Another weird one will be when Six ways roundabout at Aston is done, 33/51 will just go under the underpass but the 7 will have a nice detour
Will the work at Six Ways be done in the Evenings/Weekends or during the day as I regularly catch the 7 to/from work (Wouldn't mind a mittle detour however)
It is evening. Another evening one coming up in a couple of months time is when they resurface Soho Road between Nineveh Road and Villa Road which will be 'interesting'
Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 10:21:04 PM
Quote from: Lukeee on August 28, 2013, 10:17:56 PM
Quote from: Tony on August 28, 2013, 07:42:31 PM
There will be a lovely long diversion on the evening 900s in a couple of months when the bit of the A45 by the Arden Oak is resurfaced and the 900 has to go nearly to Solihull!
Another weird one will be when Six ways roundabout at Aston is done, 33/51 will just go under the underpass but the 7 will have a nice detour
Will the work at Six Ways be done in the Evenings/Weekends or during the day as I regularly catch the 7 to/from work (Wouldn't mind a mittle detour however)
It is evening. Another evening one coming up in a couple of months time is when they resurface Soho Road between Nineveh Road and Villa Road which will be 'interesting'
Thanks, may well have to take an evening trip on it.
Weirdest diversion I ever did was during the really heavy snow in 2010. The 27 couldn't serve Bournville, so from Northfield it went straight down the Bristol Road into Selly Oak, turned around at Harborne Lane / Chapel Lane (Sainsbury's), then flowed the 11A route down Linden Road, but carried on straight into Cotteridge rather than turning off for Bournville station. Had to get off at Linden Road, but it would've been interesting to see where it went from there, but I assume it kept following the A4040 into Kings Heath, and then probably did the 50 route into Maypole.
As it missed out three major areas in Bournville, Stirchley, and Yardley Wood (I assume it missed out Hawkesley before Northfield as well as the estate is very tricky, so let's say four areas) I think it counts as a weird diversion!
Quote from: lgr on August 30, 2013, 10:22:28 PM
Weirdest diversion I ever did was during the really heavy snow in 2010. The 27 couldn't serve Bournville, so from Northfield it went straight down the Bristol Road into Selly Oak, turned around at Harborne Lane / Chapel Lane (Sainsbury's), then flowed the 11A route down Linden Road, but carried on straight into Cotteridge rather than turning off for Bournville station. Had to get off at Linden Road, but it would've been interesting to see where it went from there, but I assume it kept following the A4040 into Kings Heath, and then probably did the 50 route into Maypole.
As it missed out three major areas in Bournville, Stirchley, and Yardley Wood (I assume it missed out Hawkesley before Northfield as well as the estate is very tricky, so let's say four areas) I think it counts as a weird diversion!
I remember it well.
Diversions like that annoy me. They might've just revoked the service for the good that did.
Best route change was 'Yeah drivers on the X64 receiving? Due to heavy snow, please terminate at Selly Oak.' I can tell you for free it didn't last long!
Some rolling diversions on WN routes due to the Wolverhampton Marathon. My 25 (11:00 ex Wolverhampton) went down a side street in Wobaston due to Patshull Avenue/Marsh Lane being closed as it is part of the marathon route.
Thought I was going mad, saw a 37 heading down lode lane. Turns out due to an accident they can't go straight the Warwick rd Island. He obviously turned left onto lode land, and was going to turn it around at the olton tavern! Seen another one just after turning into lode lane.
Any idea why a 49 was going down Frankley Beeches Road , effectively missing out Hoggs Lane and the rest?
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 27, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
Any idea why a 49 was going down Frankley Beeches Road , effectively missing out Hoggs Lane and the rest?
Roadworks:
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/TrescottRoadNorthfield.aspx
Quote from: neale95 on October 27, 2013, 07:02:52 PM
Quote from: Liverpool Street on October 27, 2013, 06:31:41 PM
Any idea why a 49 was going down Frankley Beeches Road , effectively missing out Hoggs Lane and the rest?
Roadworks:
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/TrescottRoadNorthfield.aspx
Bingo. Thanks Neale.
Blackheath market has been closed off from early afternoon to 8:30 this evening due to a Christmas light switch-on, all services had their own diversion routes. The 140/241 was using Henderson Way & Archer Way. I also saw a 4 going down Bell End (the road!)
LS - could this thread be renamed simply "Diversions", for discussion of all diversions, not just the longest/weirdest ones?
Any reason why the 997/X51 were using Colemore Circus to get into Birmingham?, also noted a 94 claribels B7rle coming from down there too ??? :o
Quote from: Nathan4775 on November 23, 2013, 10:02:38 PM
Any reason why the 997/X51 were using Colmore Circus to get into Birmingham?, also noted a 94 claribels B7rle coming from down there too ??? :o
A lot seemed odd this afternoon. The Coventry Road buses I saw were using Carr's Lane and Albert Street to exit city. The traffic did seem really bad this afternoon. The 997 I got home came from Colmore Circus and unloaded at the 74/5 unload stop
I also saw Central B7RLE come from Colmore Circus displaying 58 Solihull, then it went onto the 58. Don't know if it come off a 29, but I see no reason for it doing so
4871 (997) Today unloaded on Colemore Circus. When I entered town on the 56, traffic around the Hospital was resonable. Wonder what the market traffic was like ?
All the buses that use Lancaster Circus have to enter using Colmore Circus/Snowhill Queensway when there is an Air Ambulance handing at the Helipad for the Children's Hospital, I thought that at first, but I saw both 33s and 51s entering the normal way with the 997 I mentioned entering from Colmore Circus
Wonder why a Claribels 94 was coming from up colemore circus?
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
It is a disused stop from when services did use the Expressway (no idea what used the expressway, may have been the old 192?), they had just not been removed
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
The only bus service to use the Expressway is the HC1, but I would imagine they bus a bus stop (one each direction) in case of situations like these when services would need to use the Expressway
Quote from: John on November 24, 2013, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
It is a disused stop from when services did use the Expressway (no idea what used the expressway, may have been the old 192?), they had just not been removed
The 900 when it used to run through to Hasbury & the 19 & 19S from Quinton garage all used to use the Quinton Expressway. I thought the 192 used to go up Mucklow's Hill to Quinton?
I'm not sure what has used the expressway in recent times, the 192 is the only one I could think off before curtailment to Halesowen. They are the modern blue shelters, so a service must have used the expressway until a few years ago
NWM would not have just put stops there on the expressway for use every few years or in emergencies, they would more than likely just use temporary bus stop signs when the time arises
Can you actually get to that bus stop from the residential areas? And would anyone know to go there to catch a bus?
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: John on November 24, 2013, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
It is a disused stop from when services did use the Expressway (no idea what used the expressway, may have been the old 192?), they had just not been removed
The 900 when it used to run through to Hasbury & the 19 & 19S from Quinton garage all used to use the Quinton Expressway. I thought the 192 used to go up Mucklow's Hill to Quinton?
Many years ago didn't the 902 go up the Expressway.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 24, 2013, 07:41:50 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: John on November 24, 2013, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
It is a disused stop from when services did use the Expressway (no idea what used the expressway, may have been the old 192?), they had just not been removed
The 900 when it used to run through to Hasbury & the 19 & 19S from Quinton garage all used to use the Quinton Expressway. I thought the 192 used to go up Mucklow's Hill to Quinton?
Many years ago didn't the 902 go up the Expressway.
I think so, as that was replaced by the 900 Timesaver in 1986
Actually I'm not so sure, the 902 used to operated by Liverpool Street in the era that the 131 & 132 used to be operated from Hartshill garage. I think they used Mucklow's Hill, not so sure on the 902 now. But the Expressway would make the most sense at it was a limited stop service
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 07:51:01 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 24, 2013, 07:41:50 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 07:17:05 PM
Quote from: John on November 24, 2013, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Trident 4609 on November 24, 2013, 07:11:21 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
One thing I noticed during the Expressway diversions was that buses were serving the bus stop in the middle of the Quinton Expressway, despite the NXWM website stating that the 9 was non-stop down the Expressway
Why is there a bus stop on Quinton Expressway? Do any services go down there or is it an older stop for when services did go down there?
It is a disused stop from when services did use the Expressway (no idea what used the expressway, may have been the old 192?), they had just not been removed
The 900 when it used to run through to Hasbury & the 19 & 19S from Quinton garage all used to use the Quinton Expressway. I thought the 192 used to go up Mucklow's Hill to Quinton?
Many years ago didn't the 902 go up the Expressway.
I think so, as that was replaced by the 900 Timesaver in 1986
Actually I'm not so sure, the 902 used to operated by Liverpool Street in the era that the 131 & 132 used to be operated from Hartshill garage. I think they used Mucklow's Hill, not so sure on the 902 now. But the Expressway would make the most sense at it was a limited stop service
Just checked my 1984 timetable book and it did go up the Queensway at that time.
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
Didn't the 609 only run between Halesowen & Hayley Green
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 24, 2013, 08:29:09 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
Didn't the 609 only run between Halesowen & Hayley Green
Thats what I meant to say...with the 244 originally being the MH 131 IIRC
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
I can't quite remember the MH 619, did the 619 just cover the Halesowen - Hasbury section daytimes when the 19/19S was withdrawn & 919 introduced?. As I remember it (and I'm struggling.....) the 19/19S were withdrawn when the Hagley Rd branding was introduced on BC's B10L's 1443-1467 & Scania's 1398 & 1399, that covered routes 9, 109, 139 & 919 (Mon-Fri AM/PM peaks only) the 919 followed the 9 route up Manor Lane and the expressway section dropped. Back then TMH also ran the 131 & 211 on to various parts of Hasbury. I can't remember what came next, I think at the Dudley review the 919 was withdrawn and the 241 & 244 original extensions to Hasbury did follow the former 19 & 919 routes around Hasbury until the current 244 was introduced and route changed to serve Bassnage Rd to match the evenings & Sunday 609.
Didn't the 417 at one time operate between Halesowen & Hayley Green at night operated by TWM?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 24, 2013, 08:38:47 PM
Didn't the 417 at one time operate between Halesowen & Hayley Green at night operated by TWM?
Yes
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on November 24, 2013, 08:38:47 PM
Didn't the 417 at one time operate between Halesowen & Hayley Green at night operated by TWM?
Yes...it was a replacement for the 609 at the Dudley Network Review
Quote from: Archived version on TWM websiteService 417:
Operated in conjunction with Ludlows.
No change to daytime service, hourly evening and Sunday service introduced replacing 609.
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:36:40 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
I can't quite remember the MH 619, did the 619 just cover the Halesowen - Hasbury section daytimes when the 19/19S was withdrawn & 919 introduced?. As I remember it (and I'm struggling.....) the 19/19S were withdrawn when the Hagley Rd branding was introduced on BC's B10L's 1443-1467 & Scania's 1398 & 1399, that covered routes 9, 109, 139 & 919 (Mon-Fri AM/PM peaks only) the 919 followed the 9 route up Manor Lane and the expressway section dropped. Back then TMH also ran the 131 & 211 on to various parts of Hasbury. I can't remember what came next, I think at the Dudley review the 919 was withdrawn and the 241 & 244 original extensions to Hasbury did follow the former 19 & 919 routes around Hasbury until the current 244 was introduced and route changed to serve Bassnage Rd to match the evenings & Sunday 609.
The 619 ran Andrew Road, continue Highfield Lane, left Albert Road, right High Farm Road, left Huntingtree Road, left Dunstall Road, continue Lansdown Road, right Portsdown Road, left Lutley Lane, left Hagley Road, left Hagley Road, left Rosemary Road, continue Lansdowne Road, continue Dunstall Road, right Huntingtree Road, right High Farm Road, left Albert Road, right Highfield Lane, continue Andrew Road to Halesowen Bus Station (But at one stage terminated/started from Andrew Road in the Halesowen Bus Station '00 rebuild)
The 609 ran Andrew Road, continue Highfield Lane, left Albert Road, right High Farm Road, left Bassange Road, right Lansdown Road, left Portsdown Road, left Lutley Lane, left Hagley Road, left Hagley Road, left Rosemary Road, right Bassange Road, right High Farm Road, left Albert Road, right Highfield Lane, continue Andrew Road to Halesowen Bus Station (But at one stage terminated/started from Andrew Road in the Halesowen Bus Station '00 rebuild)
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:51:59 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:36:40 PM
Quote from: the trainbasher on November 24, 2013, 08:23:35 PM
Quote from: Winston on November 24, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Quote from: nitromatt1 on November 24, 2013, 08:06:12 PM
Where exactly did the 900 and 19/19S terminate Winston?
Hasbury (Portsdown Road) opp Cheviot Way - the bottom of the Squirrels Estate, they then continued to follow the current 4H route but turned left back down Rosemary Rd/Landsdown Rd/Dunstall Rd then turned right back up Huntingree Rd & right again up Thornhill Rd
Didnt they follow what ended up as the MH 619 route? With the MH 609 being the modern day 244 (Albeit in reverse and only running at night)?
I can't quite remember the MH 619, did the 619 just cover the Halesowen - Hasbury section daytimes when the 19/19S was withdrawn & 919 introduced?. As I remember it (and I'm struggling.....) the 19/19S were withdrawn when the Hagley Rd branding was introduced on BC's B10L's 1443-1467 & Scania's 1398 & 1399, that covered routes 9, 109, 139 & 919 (Mon-Fri AM/PM peaks only) the 919 followed the 9 route up Manor Lane and the expressway section dropped. Back then TMH also ran the 131 & 211 on to various parts of Hasbury. I can't remember what came next, I think at the Dudley review the 919 was withdrawn and the 241 & 244 original extensions to Hasbury did follow the former 19 & 919 routes around Hasbury until the current 244 was introduced and route changed to serve Bassnage Rd to match the evenings & Sunday 609.
The 619 ran Andrew Road, continue Highfield Lane, left Albert Road, right High Farm Road, left Huntingtree Road, left Dunstall Road, continue Lansdown Road, right Portsdown Road, left Lutley Lane, left Hagley Road, left Hagley Road, left Rosemary Road, continue Lansdowne Road, continue Dunstall Road, right Huntingtree Road, right High Farm Road, left Albert Road, right Highfield Lane, continue Andrew Road to Halesowen Bus Station (But at one stage terminated/started from Andrew Road in the Halesowen Bus Station '00 rebuild)
The 609 ran Andrew Road, continue Highfield Lane, left Albert Road, right High Farm Road, left Bassange Road, right Lansdown Road, left Portsdown Road, left Lutley Lane, left Hagley Road, left Hagley Road, left Rosemary Road, right Bassange Road, right High Farm Road, left Albert Road, right Highfield Lane, continue Andrew Road to Halesowen Bus Station (But at one stage terminated/started from Andrew Road in the Halesowen Bus Station '00 rebuild)
The 619 must have been after the 19/19S were withdrawn and replaced by the 919. Quinton garage closed in 1997, BC operated the 19/19S for a while with new B10L's, Merry Hill Minibuses was acquired by TWM in 1998 so the dates seem to fit.
The 609 routes is the same as the current 244. I remember back when the 609 was operated by The Little Red Bus Co with former GM buses Dodge breadvans
The 619 replaced the 19/19S and filled the gaps between the peak 919 and the evening 609.
Travel Merry Hill ran the 131 (which was the amalgamation of Merry Hill Mini routes 1 and 31) , which I believe originally ran from Hayley Green to Balfour Road via Hasbury, Halesowen, Hawne, Fatherless Barn, Cradley, Dunns Bank, Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, Wordsley and Kingswindford.
Then the Travel Merry Hill routes were amended, and it was revised to run from Merry Hill to Dudley via Dunns Bank, Cradley, Fatherless Barn, Hasbury, Halesowen, Hawne, Old Hill, Netherton, Baptist End, Dudley.
Then finally it was split at Halesowen, to become the 211 Halesowen - Brierley Hill (Which replaced the 212) and the 244 Halesowen - Dudley.
Also when the 609 evening service was originallly introduced it ran via Bassenage Road towards Hayley Green, but along Huntsland Road and Quarry Lane on the return to Halesowen (reverse of the 006)
Quote from: sonic84 on November 24, 2013, 09:33:17 PM
The 619 replaced the 19/19S and filled the gaps between the peak 919 and the evening 609.
Travel Merry Hill ran the 131 (which was the amalgamation of Merry Hill Mini routes 1 and 31) , which I believe originally ran from Hayley Green to Balfour Road via Hasbury, Halesowen, Hawne, Fatherless Barn, Cradley, Dunns Bank, Merry Hill, Brierley Hill, Wordsley and Kingswindford.
Then the Travel Merry Hill routes were amended, and it was revised to run from Merry Hill to Dudley via Dunns Bank, Cradley, Fatherless Barn, Hasbury, Halesowen, Hawne, Old Hill, Netherton, Baptist End, Dudley.
Then finally it was split at Halesowen, to become the 211 Halesowen - Brierley Hill (Which replaced the 212) and the 244 Halesowen - Dudley.
Also when the 609 evening service was originallly introduced it ran via Bassenage Road towards Hayley Green, but along Huntsland Road and Quarry Lane on the return to Halesowen (reverse of the 006)
Cheers Sonic, you've got a better memory than me....... ;)
I don't remember Merry Hill 609 on the Huntsland Road and Quarry Lane (there again I spent a whole night on it once as a passenger!)
When the 619 was withdrawn the 241 was extended to Hayley Green, and then the 244 replaced that extension. At one point the 636 was also extended to Hayley Green directly up the Hagley Road to the foxhunt.
Once the Dudley review came about, the 244 was withdrawn from Hayley Green, and the 636 diverted to serve Bassenage Road. This didn't last for long however, and within 6 months or so, the 636 was curtailed to Halesowen again. The 244 was extended back to Hayley Green going in via Huntingtree Road and Dunstall Road and returning via Bassenage Road to replace the 242 which had been routed back to Dunstall Road.
When the 006 was withdrawn, after a year or so of campaigning, the 244 was reversed around the Hayley Green loop, and routed to run via Bassenage Road in both directions.
City centre is chaos at the moment... All the roads round by Hotel La Tour are closed cause of a fire... All the buses from north and east of the city seem to be coming in via Lancaster Circus and the X51 route, some interesting sightings of claribels buses round there I have to say. Looks like the cov road buses are going all the way round via Priory Queensway
This evening the 33/51/X51/935/936/997 were all coming in Via Snow Hill ? anyone know why usually its only the odd 1 or 2 but they all seemed to be doing it
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
This evening the 33/51/X51/935/936/997 were all coming in Via Snow Hill ? anyone know why usually its only the odd 1 or 2 but they all seemed to be doing it
Diversion due to bad traffic? Or an Air Ambulance Landing at the Children's Hospital
Quote from: John on December 11, 2013, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
This evening the 33/51/X51/935/936/997 were all coming in Via Snow Hill ? anyone know why usually its only the odd 1 or 2 but they all seemed to be doing it
Diversion due to bad traffic? Or an Air Ambulance Landing at the Children's Hospital
Weres the B.C.H Heli-pad then ?
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: John on December 11, 2013, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
This evening the 33/51/X51/935/936/997 were all coming in Via Snow Hill ? anyone know why usually its only the odd 1 or 2 but they all seemed to be doing it
Diversion due to bad traffic? Or an Air Ambulance Landing at the Children's Hospital
Weres the B.C.H Heli-pad then ?
The big H on the floor opposite the last Bus Stop on Corporation Street, opposite the Hospital and Police Station
Quote from: John on December 11, 2013, 09:09:22 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:08:03 PM
Quote from: John on December 11, 2013, 09:07:08 PM
Quote from: Nathan4775 on December 11, 2013, 09:05:25 PM
This evening the 33/51/X51/935/936/997 were all coming in Via Snow Hill ? anyone know why usually its only the odd 1 or 2 but they all seemed to be doing it
Diversion due to bad traffic? Or an Air Ambulance Landing at the Children's Hospital
Weres the B.C.H Heli-pad then ?
The big H on the floor opposite the last Bus Stop on Corporation Street, opposite the Hospital and Police Station
Shall look out for it on Friday, next bit of time I get to myself ::), but never noticed it
Not particularly long or weird, but certainly unexpected: this morning while on the 37 to work, our driver got a bit stumped when he reached the Baker Street / Golden Hillock Road Island, as the Warwick Road was blocked off (towards Sparkbrook). He didn't seem to be aware of any diversion route (although there were signs up), and parked up on the island, looked like he was flicking through some notes, then turned around and asked if anyone knew which way to go!
Luckily a fellow passenger seated at the front quickly stepped up and directed him down the diversion route: left onto Baker Street, then onto St John's Road, before turning right onto the Stratford Road!
Not quite sure why the Warwick Road was blocked here, as traffic was coming the other way, but I did hear there'd been an accident earlier at the Highgate Road junction outside ALDI, not sure if it was related, as that part of the Stratford Road had been cleared by then.
Aston Lane, Witton is shut this morning due to part of the roof blowing off from Tesco. 11A/C seem to be using Witton Road upto Six Ways, and then down the A34 to Perry Barr,
Plus Perry Barr buses can not run dead to/from garage down Witton Road also
Talking of the 11A/C... last week I saw one going through Selly Oak to the University then turned right opposite the gates.
Quote from: John on February 06, 2014, 10:21:36 AM
Aston Lane, Witton is shut this morning due to part of the roof blowing off from Tesco. 11A/C seem to be using Witton Road upto Six Ways, and then down the A34 to Perry Barr,
Plus Perry Barr buses can not run dead to/from garage down Witton Road also
Tesco's roof coming off apparently!
Quote from: Tony on February 06, 2014, 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: John on February 06, 2014, 10:21:36 AM
Aston Lane, Witton is shut this morning due to part of the roof blowing off from Tesco. 11A/C seem to be using Witton Road upto Six Ways, and then down the A34 to Perry Barr,
Plus Perry Barr buses can not run dead to/from garage down Witton Road also
Tesco's roof coming off apparently!
I'm surprised Bournville Colleges roof hasn't come off again!
Quote from: Tony on February 06, 2014, 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: John on February 06, 2014, 10:21:36 AM
Aston Lane, Witton is shut this morning due to part of the roof blowing off from Tesco. 11A/C seem to be using Witton Road upto Six Ways, and then down the A34 to Perry Barr,
Plus Perry Barr buses can not run dead to/from garage down Witton Road also
Tesco's roof coming off apparently!
11s are coming over the overpasses now, so I don't know which way they are going now!
654 is using Trinity Lane coming from/to Aston, then down the A34 to One Stop
39 is being diverted to 34's route between Herbert's Park to Darlaston because poor 244 has broken down in a weird position. Will upload a picture later.
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 10, 2014, 03:44:49 PM
39 is being diverted to 34's route between Herbert's Park to Darlaston because poor 244 has broken down in a weird position. Will upload a picture later.
Must admit I saw 244 for the first time on Friday on Hatherton Road while waiting for my coach.
Here is the picture of 244 broken down. I was on 1475 on 39.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg (http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg)
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 10, 2014, 08:04:39 PM
Here is the picture of 244 broken down. I was on 1475 on 39.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg (http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg)
Now wonder it broke down climbing a hill that steep ;)
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 10, 2014, 08:04:39 PM
Here is the picture of 244 broken down. I was on 1475 on 39.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg (http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg)
Now wonder it broke down climbing a hill that steep ;)
:D
Quote from: Tony on February 10, 2014, 08:22:55 PM
Quote from: P419 EJW on February 10, 2014, 08:04:39 PM
Here is the picture of 244 broken down. I was on 1475 on 39.
http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg (http://i58.tinypic.com/2ilk5mr.jpg)
No wonder it broke down climbing a hill that steep ;)
Haha, good one, Tony. 😂
Bridge Street, Walsall is closed due to unsafe building, all buses using Bridge Street to enter/exit Walsall seem to be using Lower Rushall Street to the Ring Road and in via Lichfield Street
Quote from: John on February 13, 2014, 12:04:15 PM
Bridge Street, Walsall is closed due to unsafe building, all buses using Bridge Street to enter/exit Walsall seem to be using Lower Rushall Street to the Ring Road and in via Lichfield Street
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That's the explanation then I thought it was more serious due to the amount of police an police tape
Quote from: John on February 06, 2014, 04:40:42 PM
Quote from: Tony on February 06, 2014, 10:46:38 AM
Quote from: John on February 06, 2014, 10:21:36 AM
Aston Lane, Witton is shut this morning due to part of the roof blowing off from Tesco. 11A/C seem to be using Witton Road upto Six Ways, and then down the A34 to Perry Barr,
Plus Perry Barr buses can not run dead to/from garage down Witton Road also
Tesco's roof coming off apparently!
11s are coming over the overpasses now, so I don't know which way they are going now!
654 is using Trinity Lane coming from/to Aston, then down the A34 to One Stop
The 11A was diverted away from Bearwood Rd yesterday, I saw two turning right from Meadow Road onto Hagley Road to get back to the Kings Head. A tricky turn in the morning rush hour.
Diversions in Birmingham City Centre to all services that use Snow Hill Queensway, came over the radio. (Don't know why)
16, 74 and 75 to use Corporation Street, Past the courts, up to Lancaster Circus, and St. Chads Queensway to Snow Hill and normal line of route.
All the rest (Harbornes, 9, 83, 89, 120, 140, 141 etc are doing a U turn at the bottom of Snow Hill and using Livery Street to Colmore Row
Quote from: John on March 01, 2014, 01:47:21 PM
Diversions in Birmingham City Centre to all services that use Snow Hill Queensway, came over the radio. (Don't know why)
16, 74 and 75 to use Corporation Street, Past the courts, up to Lancaster Circus, and St. Chads Queensway to Snow Hill and normal line of route.
All the rest (Harbornes, 9, 83, 89, 120, 140, 141 etc are doing a U turn at the bottom of Snow Hill and using Livery Street to Colmore Row
Demonstration outside Lloyd House according to the phone app
The Birmingham Road in Wylde Green was shut at night on weekends some time late 2013. This mean' the 902/4/5, 115 and 110 had to be diverted. I was on a 905 that went past Chester Road Station then followed the 66AA route to Jockey Road. I got off at Jockey Road although it isn't a 905 stop then I think the 905 turned right and followed Jockey road back onto it's normal route into Sutton Coldfield.
Just noticed, as coming down Bloxwich Lane in Reedswood, that Bentley Lane is shut. What is the diversion for the 40 / 41?
There will be diversions in Digbeth tommorow due to the Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade.
Here's the details:
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/st-patricks-day-parade-diversions-2014
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/StPatricksDayBirmingham.aspx
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2014, 11:09:13 PM
There will be diversions in Digbeth tommorow due to the Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade.
Here's the details:
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/st-patricks-day-parade-diversions-2014
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/StPatricksDayBirmingham.aspx
How are Birmingham buses coping today with diversions?
Quote from: Nathan on March 16, 2014, 12:56:15 PM
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2014, 11:09:13 PM
There will be diversions in Digbeth tommorow due to the Birmingham St Patrick's Day Parade.
Here's the details:
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/st-patricks-day-parade-diversions-2014
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/StPatricksDayBirmingham.aspx
Better than previous years, not too much excess late running
How are Birmingham buses coping today with diversions?
I discussed about the former bus route 26 (now 72) with a mate. We mentioned about remembering the 26 being diverted via Heartlands Parkway, effectively skipping half of the route, however we weren't too sure about that. Does anyone know if it has actually happened or not?
Diversion on the 28 due to RTC on Hawthorn Rd (outside Tesco). My bus (1840), plus 2 others stuck on Hawthorn for about 20 minutes (Dyas Rd bound) as Police shut the road off, and the diversion came over the radio just after I got stuck. An inspector came and reversed us into Stowell Rd to turn around. My last trip before going back to garage as well.
Diversion is down Warren Farm Rd (as the 33), down to Blackenberry Rd, to College Rd, and back to the Crossways
Not sure about 26 diversions via Heartlands Parkway, but quite often on Saturday afternoons they would divert up Washwood Heath Road without any warning to passengers and it seemed to be only if a driver felt like it or not, as there was no consistency. Missing out Alum Rock Rd and Highfield Road was quite a substantial part of the route, and very heavily used.
Quote from: Gareth on March 17, 2014, 07:32:51 PM
Not sure about 26 diversions via Heartlands Parkway, but quite often on Saturday afternoons they would divert up Washwood Heath Road without any warning to passengers and it seemed to be only if a driver felt like it or not, as there was no consistency. Missing out Alum Rock Rd and Highfield Road was quite a substantial part of the route, and very heavily used.
I remember this happening about once per every two or so month when I commuted using the 26. Bus drivers sometimes would even skip Alum Rock during the school rush hour, and this meant kids living in Alum Rock got to the school late. I don't think there was consistency.
900s haven't been following the advertised diversion in Sheldon last night, and the start of the diversion this evening. They have been running along Damson Parkway - I assume then to Solihull Bypass and along Lode Lane, Hobs Moat Rd. There is access for them to run via Goodway Rd, Valley Rd, Old Lode Lane. I just pointed this out to a driver, who was speaking over the radio about this at the time, who then followed the correct diversion and I assume a message will be put out for all drivers to follow this diversion thus missing as little route/as close to route as possible and also not loosing as much time!
Aston Lane, Winston closed because part of the roof on Tesco had come off again. I don't know where the 11s were diverted, but properly up the 7 to Six Ways and down Birchfield Rd like last time it happened
I had to take 1863 up to the Fox & Goose from garage as the bus I should have took over from Hawthorn had a defect. I had no idea of the closure so got stuck. Got turned around in Tesco car park exit with an Inspector. A message came over the radio 20 mins later saying it was closed
Quote from: John on March 20, 2014, 07:27:28 PM
Aston Lane, Winston closed because part of the roof on Tesco had come off again. I don't know where the 11s were diverted, but properly up the 7 to Six Ways and down Birchfield Rd like last time it happened
I had to take 1863 up to the Fox & Goose from garage as the bus I should have took over from Hawthorn had a defect. I had no idea of the closure so got stuck. Got turned around in Tesco car park exit with an Inspector. A message came over the radio 20 mins later saying it was closed
What time was this about, as I may have just missed it as I was at that Tesco about 11:00AM and it was ok then
Quote from: Lukeee on March 20, 2014, 10:54:44 PM
Quote from: John on March 20, 2014, 07:27:28 PM
Aston Lane, Winston closed because part of the roof on Tesco had come off again. I don't know where the 11s were diverted, but properly up the 7 to Six Ways and down Birchfield Rd like last time it happened
I had to take 1863 up to the Fox & Goose from garage as the bus I should have took over from Hawthorn had a defect. I had no idea of the closure so got stuck. Got turned around in Tesco car park exit with an Inspector. A message came over the radio 20 mins later saying it was closed
What time was this about, as I may have just missed it as I was at that Tesco about 11:00AM and it was ok then
I attempted to use Aston Lane around 5pm, so maybe half an hour before that.
Sutton services (66, 902/4/5, 115) all diverted this afternoon due to RTC on Gravelly Hill.
First diversion was, as the 914 up Kingsbury Road to the 11, then turn left to Six Ways Erdington. Then the next diversion was not to use the Expressway, use Lichfield Road to Salford Circus, then Tyburn Road to Bromford Road, turn left and up to Erdington
934/6 were diverted today, due to road works on Kettlehouse Road, majority of the buses I seen used the Kings Road towards the Pheasey and return journeys, noticed 2 that went up the 33 route (Kingstanding Road) then must have turned left at the top to rejoin original line of route from the top of Kettlehouse Road
997 also diverted due to roadworks, it went up the Aldridge Road left onto Greenholm Road then left onto the Kingstanding Road, then Left onto Dyas Road then normal line of troute, I imagine the same applies to the return trips
RTC by the Boars Head meant out of city 33s had to use Aldridge Road, like the 997, and turn right into Greenholm Road and back to Kingstanding Road. I guess 93*s had to do this as well. Nearly an hour that lasted.
According to Birmingham Mail, there was a crash in Pershore Road, Selly Oak. (Should say Selly Park, just had a look on the bus map.) I assume this would affect the routes 45 and 47. I guess there would be a diversion.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/pershore-road-selly-oak-closed-7007966
Quote from: :D on March 16, 2014, 07:57:59 PM
I discussed about the former bus route 26 (now 72) with a mate. We mentioned about remembering the 26 being diverted via Heartlands Parkway, effectively skipping half of the route, however we weren't too sure about that. Does anyone know if it has actually happened or not?
Yes, that happened when work was being carried out on Saltley viaduct. Was great fun a) for quicker journeys & b) for some decent Metrobus thrash.
A number 7 came onto the Birchfield Road, by Newtown Shopping Centre some time today (can't remember what time though!)
Also, Sutton Expressway services using Lichfield Road for a short time this afternoon due to RTA on the Expressway. This only lasted around 20 minutes though before normal line of route
Quote from: John on April 23, 2014, 05:57:47 PM
A number 7 came onto the Birchfield Road, by Newtown Shopping Centre some time today (can't remember what time though!)
Also, Sutton Expressway services using Lichfield Road for a short time this afternoon due to RTA on the Expressway. This only lasted around 20 minutes though before normal line of route
I still don't know how a vehicle came to be facing towards city in lane two of the outbound side with very little if any damage!
Not exactly long but just seen 4375 on the 76 going by billesley fire station
Quote from: trident4370 on May 09, 2014, 10:48:22 AM
Not exactly long but just seen 4375 on the 76 going by billesley fire station
The 76 and 27 are doing a left out of Haunch Lane and going up to the fire station roundabout to make a u turn and then taking a left onto the 3 route before returning to normal line of route. It is due to Chinn Brook Road being resurfaced.
I bet that is having an effect on the timetables especially having to wait by the shops in billesley to get past the parked cars... Was handy though being able to catch a 76 straight into Kings Heath from the top of trittiford road today :D
The top of kings heath is blocked and none of the diverted drivers seem to have a clue where to go, seen a 27 coming out of Abbots road, 76 out of colmore road and a 50 (4341) even made it down to pineapple bridge to turn around.
Longest lasting diversion must be Pershore Road [Bromsgrove St, Bristol St, Bristol Rd, Priory Rd, NLOR] still on diversion this afternoon. Seems to be the permanent route now ha
Quote from: trident4370 on May 12, 2014, 02:46:12 PM
The top of kings heath is blocked and none of the diverted drivers seem to have a clue where to go, seen a 27 coming out of Abbots road, 76 out of colmore road and a 50 (4341) even made it down to pineapple bridge to turn around.
Ha, I must say the radio message was a bit confusing. I believe the route was Howard Road, right onto Colmore Road, right Vicarage Road and then either a left for the 27/76 or up to Kings Heath for the 50.
RTC outside the Dog Track (into city side) this afternoon made chaos of the buses using Aldridge Road this afternoon. All traffic had to use Wellhead Lane to Aston Lane, turn right to Birchfield Road Island, causing major delays/bunching up of services
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Quote from: trident4370 on May 12, 2014, 02:46:12 PM
The top of kings heath is blocked and none of the diverted drivers seem to have a clue where to go, seen a 27 coming out of Abbots road, 76 out of colmore road and a 50 (4341) even made it down to pineapple bridge to turn around.
Ha, I must say the radio message was a bit confusing. I believe the route was Howard Road, right onto Colmore Road, right Vicarage Road and then either a left for the 27/76 or up to Kings Heath for the 50.
That is the route all the Green Buses seemed to be following, and I did see 2 NX 50s follow that route too. Was a blast from the past though seeing a 27 on Abbots Road again!
Just heard that there has been an accident at the Crossways and the junction is closed. There must be diversions on 7/28/907s
Quote from: John on May 14, 2014, 04:51:52 PM
Just heard that there has been an accident at the Crossways and the junction is closed. There must be diversions on 7/28/907s
Went through at 18:20 and it was clear then
Wolverhampton Rd East Closed this morning due to a crash at the Dudding Rd Junction this morning. 1's diverted up B'ham New Rd i presume? The 25 possibly cut the Ednam Rd (Goldthorn Hill) area out to go straight across the Fighting Cocks Crossroads onto Parkfield Rd
Here's the news about the crash:
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2014/05/15/man-in-his-90s-seriously-injured-in-wolverhampton-crash/
I thought there was an issue somewhere! Today was the first time I've caught a bus in nearly 3 weeks and ended up waiting half an hour for the 1
Quote from: Nathan on May 15, 2014, 09:16:35 AM
Wolverhampton Rd East Closed this morning due to a crash at the Dudding Rd Junction this morning. 1's diverted up B'ham New Rd i presume? The 25 possibly cut the Ednam Rd (Goldthorn Hill) area out to go straight across the Fighting Cocks Crossroads onto Parkfield Rd
Here's the news about the crash:
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2014/05/15/man-in-his-90s-seriously-injured-in-wolverhampton-crash/
Diversion for the number 1 is, goldthorn hill then edmund road following the 27 route
And with the Dudley diversion still adding on time at least 4 left Dudley almost simultaneously between 9 and 10 past 9
Cheers for the info
@AndrewDo you know what the diversion was for the 25?
@Nathan not sure on the 25 diversion but possibly straight up parkfield road carrying on up goldthorn hill, unless it's being sent down birmingham new road and then up lawnswood avenue so it can still serve most of its usual route
Double diversions for the 28 this evening. RTCs at The Yenton and Short Heath Rd/Streetly Rd.
Diversion was turn left from Chester Rd onto Orphanage Rd, and back onto Sutton New Rd by where Blockbusters was. Sutton services using Penns Lane to Orphanage Rd and into Eddington the same way. Then around 8pm, both Sutton services and 28 started to be diverted the other way as well.
The 28 was turning right and going up Streetly Rd/Sheddington Rd, the 65 route to Witton Lodge Rd, then left (they may have been using Dovedale Rd back to Perry Common Rd, or straight up to The Crossways) , the opposite for Heartlands bound buses
RTC on Birchfield Rd about 45 minutes ago. To City side blocked from Perry Barr island. 33, 46, 907 and 952s using first part of underpass.
Plus 4 buses stuck, 907, 46, another service bus and an NIS Acocks Green President (that driver had wished he went another way back to garage!)
4557 >126E Dudley road blakenhall
Surprised no-ones mentioned this one yet:
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/LichfieldRd.aspx
Lichfield Road closed at Salford Circus junction (from Birmingham). Plus its closed between Park Lane and Waterlinks Boulevard for resurfacing (overnight only).
65 is being diverted from Aston Road North, right Rocky Lane, left Cheston Road, left Lynton Road, continue Waterlinks Boulevard, right Aston Expressway, exit Gravelly Hill (A5127 for Erdington) to Six Ways Erdington and U-turn Back to Salford Circus, then 4th exit Slade Road to normal line of route
QuotePlease note this diversion may add up to 15min on your journey.
:o
Quote from: Stu on June 03, 2014, 06:40:58 PM
Surprised no-ones mentioned this one yet:
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/LichfieldRd.aspx
Lichfield Road closed at Salford Circus junction (from Birmingham). Plus its closed between Park Lane and Waterlinks Boulevard for resurfacing (overnight only).
65 is being diverted from Aston Road North, right Rocky Lane, left Cheston Road, left Lynton Road, continue Waterlinks Boulevard, right Aston Expressway, exit Gravelly Hill (A5127 for Erdington) to Six Ways Erdington and U-turn Back to Salford Circus, then 4th exit Slade Road to normal line of route
QuotePlease note this diversion may add up to 15min on your journey.
:o
Yes, most weird one ever I think. I cannot believe someone thought it a good idea to close the exit from Lichfield Road onto Salford Circus the same time as the other end of Lichfield Road. Logical diversion would be to use the 66 route through the industrial estate, but the owners will not open the security gate at night
I would have thought having it go via Cuckoo Road, Heartlands Parkway, Bromford Lane and Tyburn Road would have been more effective, than going via the Expressway and then all the way to Erdington to turn round and go back!
Seen the boards up around Aston for these diversions, did seem intriguing. Personally I would have said it could use the Lichfield road to Aston station, then up to Witton, along the 7 route then George road back to Slade road
The 18/48/x64 diversion has cleared. Shame, I was enjoying going alongside the reservoir on buses, and in some cases it was quicker.
Harborne Buses to City diverted to Westbourne Road* (etc...) due to a crash near The White Swan, Harborne. Not really long, travelwise, but long, timewise... What baffles me also is that this is where my bus went:
- Harborne Academy [Normal Route]
- Westfield Road
- Norfolk Road
- Hagley Road
Surely, it should've turned at Augustus Road, and what baffles me more is that the driver used the Five Ways Underpass instead of going round Five Ways and as a result, missing a stop. I guess it was to catch up on schedule... ::)
Update: (Source: Twitter) Diversion has ended.
Quote from: Matt on June 18, 2014, 07:27:09 PM
The 18/48/x64 diversion has cleared. Shame, I was enjoying going alongside the reservoir on buses, and in some cases it was quicker.
The views at sunrise/sunset have been lovely with this weather we have had recently!
NX25A/C and Arriva's 57 are on diversion over the next few weeks due to water mains repairs on Fibbersley in Wednesfield/Willenhall. Diversion is as follows:
25A/C- (From W'ton on the 25C) left from Waddens Brook Lane onto Broad Lane South then right onto Pool Hayes Lane then right onto Lucknow Rd then straight down Monmor Rd/Bloxwich Rd South (Following the 28 route) and back to normal line of route down Temple Bar
The 25A diversion is reverse of above.
Not sure on the 57 diversion
Broad Street shut outbound since early morning due to a fire at a food shop which has spread into the Hilton Hotel's kitchen
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2014, 10:57:38 AM
Broad Street shut outbound since early morning due to a fire at a food shop which has spread into the Hilton Hotel's kitchen
What time was this fire? I passed through about 8:30 on the 9 on my way to work this morning, it was closed westbound with a shedload of fire engines in attendance but could see no smoke or sign of a fire
Quote from: Matt on July 08, 2014, 12:54:06 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2014, 10:57:38 AM
Broad Street shut outbound since early morning due to a fire at a food shop which has spread into the Hilton Hotel's kitchen
What time was this fire? I passed through about 8:30 on the 9 on my way to work this morning, it was closed westbound with a shedload of fire engines in attendance but could see no smoke or sign of a fire
6.15am according to BBC
@Matt According to the BBC, Broad Street still closed outbound and buses 1, 9, 10, 22, 23, 29, 120, 126, 127, 128, 129, 140 & 141 are diverting via Ladywood Middleway and Sandpits.
@Stuharris 6360 the usual Fri/Sat night diversion?
@Matt, yes that's right although the 1 is now terminating at Five Ways.
Quote from: John on July 08, 2014, 12:55:14 PM
Quote from: Matt on July 08, 2014, 12:54:06 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2014, 10:57:38 AM
Broad Street shut outbound since early morning due to a fire at a food shop which has spread into the Hilton Hotel's kitchen
What time was this fire? I passed through about 8:30 on the 9 on my way to work this morning, it was closed westbound with a shedload of fire engines in attendance but could see no smoke or sign of a fire
6.15am according to BBC
And reopened around 5:15 this evening
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2014, 07:54:58 PM
Quote from: John on July 08, 2014, 12:55:14 PM
Quote from: Matt on July 08, 2014, 12:54:06 PM
Quote from: Tony on July 08, 2014, 10:57:38 AM
Broad Street shut outbound since early morning due to a fire at a food shop which has spread into the Hilton Hotel's kitchen
What time was this fire? I passed through about 8:30 on the 9 on my way to work this morning, it was closed westbound with a shedload of fire engines in attendance but could see no smoke or sign of a fire
6.15am according to BBC
And reopened around 5:15 this evening
I did hear the end of the diversion come over the radio this afternoon. Must have been quite a serious fire to warrant Broad St to be shut all day
I'm not working today, but the 28s are diverted in Bordesley Green due to a Police incident on Belchers Lane.
Diversion is Station Road/Stetchford High Street, and onto Bordesley green at the Meadway Lights by the sounds of it (the left turn from Bordesley Green onto Station Road is very tight, I've done it a few times NIS).
I don't know if they are turning left at the Fox and down the A4040, or going down Alum Rock Rd and turning left onto Burney Lane to the island turning right there onto the A4040
Another diversion for the 28 today, only for around 30 minutes due to an accident on Coleshill Road around 6 this evening.
Diversion was A47, from Spitfire Island to Bromford Lane, and following the 11 up to Fox & Goose and the same for the reverse
Just looking on the Solihull council website, i found this:
Temporary Road Closures (8pm to 6am daily, 7 days)
- A45 Coventry Road eastbound carriageway from the nosing with the east bound exit
slip road to Clock Interchange east to bridge over the M42 Motorway.
I assume this means the 900 wont be able to to get to Coventry this way. Would it have to go via Bickenhill Lane, Cheter Rd to Stonebridge Island then normal line of route? I know there is a diversion for the Closure of the A45 slip rd from Airport way, but have only just found this!
Bad smash at the Tyburn/Kingsbury Road traffic lights this afternoon. 2 67s were blocked at the lights, and my City bound 914 had to do a U-turn back to Chester Rd, follow the 28 route to Erdington and down Bromford Lane back to Kinsbury Rd
Quote from: John on July 17, 2014, 07:15:02 PM
Bad smash at the Tyburn/Kingsbury Road traffic lights this afternoon. 2 67s were blocked at the lights, and my City bound 914 had to do a U-turn back to Chester Rd, follow the 28 route to Erdington and down Bromford Lane back to Kinsbury Rd
Car/Motorbike
Then soon after there was an 4 vehicle collision on the M6 north between 6 & 7 which tailed back down the slip roads onto Salford Circus and blocked Tyburn Road inbound. 4303 definately qualifies for the very late running services thread. It left City on the 14:50 67 9 minutes late. got caught in the Tyburn/Kingsbury jams and arrived at Castle Vale 50 minutes late. Then returning to City got caught in the M6 traffic chaos and arrived in City 1hour 24 minutes late, then left again and got stuck on Lichfield Road with more queues for the M6 slip roads and arrived at Castle Vale the next time 1hour 44minutes late
Currently on an X51 going round the inner circle... Along with the rest of the A34 traffic, everything's being diverted round the Newbury road, Clifford street, Wheeler St and Lozells road to Six Ways island. Christ knows why, cause the crash itself was on Newbury road not High st itself
We must have a forum ghost. I posted this a little earlier but it disappeared. ;)
I noticed a 210 on Long Lane in Halesowen around 16:55 this afternoon, was probably the 15:45 from Wolverdumpton running considerably late. The 210 obviously uses the A4123 so I presume had been diverted to avoid it, for whatever reason.
F.A.O. Tony, if you delete my posts without giving reason why, I'm just going to put them back again.
Quote from: Kevin on July 18, 2014, 06:55:59 PM
Currently on an X51 going round the inner circle... Along with the rest of the A34 traffic, everything's being diverted round the Newbury road, Clifford street, Wheeler St and Lozells road to Six Ways island. Christ knows why, cause the crash itself was on Newbury road not High st itself
There was an accident at the lights by Newtown baths on the A34 as well. On the side heading up to Six Ways
When I left town, the outside lane was open to go straight over the lights, but when I passed the scene on the way in, all the traffic as going left at the lights. Two 7s and an 8c were stuck there unable to move, and plenty of A34 buses stuck in the jams
Quote from: Matt on July 18, 2014, 07:02:24 PM
We must have a forum ghost. I posted this a little earlier but it disappeared. ;)
I noticed a 210 on Long Lane in Halesowen around 16:55 this afternoon, was probably the 15:45 from Wolverdumpton running considerably late. The 210 obviously uses the A4123 so I presume had been diverted to avoid it, for whatever reason.
F.A.O. Tony, if you delete my posts without giving reason why, I'm just going to put them back again.
Don't forget that whilst there is usually an obvious primary route to take, coach drivers do have the freedom to use whichever route they prefer (within reason). Quite often, especially at that time of day, you'll see 210s & 410s use a variety of different routes out of Dudley usually with the aim of avoiding the Birchley Island.
It's the same with coaches joining the M5, the majority use the Hagley Road, but others use the Bristol or Pershore Roads.
In actual fact this 210 followed a near identical route to the 410 which was running near enough alongside it, with the exception that the 410 used Britannia Road & Station Road to bypass Blackheath town centre and join Cakemore Road, whereas the 210 went straight through Blackheath and used Long Lane/Nimmings Road.
Quote from: Matt on July 18, 2014, 07:02:24 PM
We must have a forum ghost. I posted this a little earlier but it disappeared. ;)
I noticed a 210 on Long Lane in Halesowen around 16:55 this afternoon, was probably the 15:45 from Wolverdumpton running considerably late. The 210 obviously uses the A4123 so I presume had been diverted to avoid it, for whatever reason.
F.A.O. Tony, if you delete my posts without giving reason why, I'm just going to put them back again.
Congratulations Matt for completely p***ing me off. You got warned and continually put Wolverdumpton back after I deleted it. As I said if you put that in correspondance from an employer to anyone you would soon say goodbye, so have a seven day ban!
Wish Centro were more clear about the tunnels
Wanted a 46 waited at livery street nothing went the diverted way despite nwm saying it starts sat
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 18, 2014, 11:35:13 PM
Wish Centro were more clear about the tunnels
Wanted a 46 waited at livery street nothing went the diverted way despite nwm saying it starts sat
Shows how incompotent they are, there are a number of bus service changes due to start tomorrow but not a mention on their website!!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 19, 2014, 10:36:16 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 18, 2014, 11:35:13 PM
Wish Centro were more clear about the tunnels
Wanted a 46 waited at livery street nothing went the diverted way despite nwm saying it starts sat
Shows how incompotent they are, there are a number of bus service changes due to start tomorrow but not a mention on their website!!
Every single piece of publicity about the tunnel closures said it takes effect from 10pm last night, which is why the 46 had to use Snow Hill after 10pm as access to Livery Street from Snow Hill was closed off. Not sure why NWM notices couldn't say that
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 19, 2014, 10:36:16 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 18, 2014, 11:35:13 PM
Wish Centro were more clear about the tunnels
Wanted a 46 waited at livery street nothing went the diverted way despite nwm saying it starts sat
Shows how incompotent they are, there are a number of bus service changes due to start tomorrow but not a mention on their website!!
The arriva 22 one of them changing from oldbury to wednesbury, I believe thats the 3rd destination change of the year.
Quote from: Tony on July 19, 2014, 10:59:28 AM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 19, 2014, 10:36:16 AM
Quote from: vinh1000 on July 18, 2014, 11:35:13 PM
Wish Centro were more clear about the tunnels
Wanted a 46 waited at livery street nothing went the diverted way despite nwm saying it starts sat
Shows how incompotent they are, there are a number of bus service changes due to start tomorrow but not a mention on their website!!
Every single piece of publicity about the tunnel closures said it takes effect from 10pm last night, which is why the 46 had to use Snow Hill after 10pm as access to Livery Street from Snow Hill was closed off. Not sure why NWM notices couldn't say that
Called Perry Barr Traffic up
The guy nice chap checked his emails intenral and says on there start on servicer
http://www.networkwestmidlands.com/ServiceAlterations/RoadworksandEvents/BirminghamTunnels.aspx
Note it says start of service on Saturday :-(
Diversions for about 45 minutes for the 28/55/70/94 due to RTC at the Fox & Goose.
28s towards Heartlands were turning left at the Fox and effectively doing the reverse of the return route from Heartlands. City bound 55/70/94s were using the A4040 to Drews Lane, and using that to get back onto Washwood Heath Road
Sutton bound 907s today using Kingstanding/Hawthorn Road, due to emergency sewer repairs on College Road. A very strange sight seeing deckers using Hawthorn Road in service again
Believe there was diversions in Bloxwich in the early part of the rush hour.
Only noticed when I saw more buses than normal using Somerfield Road.
Luckily I got the first x51 outside my house for a change but other than that, I don't know a lot else.
Quote from: Westy on August 11, 2014, 06:48:12 PM
Believe there was diversions in Bloxwich in the early part of the rush hour.
Only noticed when I saw more buses than normal using Somerfield Road.
Luckily I got the first x51 outside my house for a change but other than that, I don't know a lot else.
There was a 'Police Incident' blocking the 29, 301 & 302 routes earlier
WA4's got a weird one Walsall end today due to a temporary one was system on the way out Out of the town.
Quote from: danny on August 12, 2014, 12:44:39 AM
WA4's got a weird one Walsall end today due to a temporary one was system on the way out Out of the town.
Up to Caldmore, turn right instead of left, down Corparation St, left into Wednesbury Road, left into Bescot Crescent, left onto Wallows Lane/Broadway, right at Fullbrook lights, back on route?
Is that right?
Ye pretty much. Seemed Llike ages probs because im not familiar with Walsall. only go if needs must.
Anyone got a clue what's going on in brum? Stood here at the bottom of corporation st by the childrens hospital and there's buses left right and centre, even saw a 74 with people on going under Lancaster Circus! Had to tell a woman that it wasn't her 56 that didn't stop for her but in fact a diamond 16 going the wrong way
Quote from: Kevin on August 28, 2014, 06:05:13 PM
Anyone got a clue what's going on in brum? Stood here at the bottom of corporation st by the childrens hospital and there's buses left right and centre, even saw a 74 going under Lancaster Circus!
Congestion all over the place. Only just got into digbeth (took 30 minutes to get from the Dartmouth Circus on ramp to the coach station!)
All buses along Pipers Row had to be diverted this afternoon due to two women being knocked down apparently?
Quote from: Nathan on August 28, 2014, 10:46:58 PM
All buses along Pipers Row had to be diverted this afternoon due to two women being knocked down apparently?
Yes, see here: http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=3147.msg110752#msg110752
Quote from: P419 EJW on August 28, 2014, 10:51:31 PM
Quote from: Nathan on August 28, 2014, 10:46:58 PM
All buses along Pipers Row had to be diverted this afternoon due to two women being knocked down apparently?
Yes, see here: http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=3147.msg110752#msg110752
Ah yes, Just caught up with my other unread posts. Thanks for the link btw :)
Quote from: Nathan on August 28, 2014, 10:46:58 PM
All buses along Pipers Row had to be diverted this afternoon due to two women being knocked down apparently?
Article on e&s
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2014/08/28/woman-hit-by-car-in-wolverhampton-city-centre/
Quote from: Express and StarWomen hit by car in Wolverhampton city centre
Two women were hit by a car in Wolverhampton city centre today, leaving one with serious injuries and sparking the closure of a busy road.
Paramedics said the 51-year-old woman had head and leg injuries and had been taken to the major trauma unit at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital .
Another woman, aged 19, was treated for minor injuries after crash, which happened at around 1.20pm and involved a grey Renault Megane.
A section of Pipers Row, near the intersection of Queen Street, remained closed until around 4pm.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact police on 101.
No arrests have been made.
I think this might be temporary, I was on X51 to Birmingham and instead of going around the roundabout then entering in second exit to Aston University, 4681 went under (Lancaster Circus Queensway), turn right to Newton Street, turn left to Corporation Street, turn left to The Priory Queensway, turn right to Moor Street Queensway, back to normal route.
Quote from: P419 EJW on August 29, 2014, 02:26:59 PM
I think this might be temporary, I was on X51 to Birmingham and instead of going around the roundabout then entering in second exit to Aston University, 4681 went under (Lancaster Circus Queensway), turn right to Newton Street, turn left to Corporation Street, turn left to The Priory Queensway, turn right to Moor Street Queensway, back to normal route.
same with the one i was on today
RTA at the Kings Rd/Finchley Rd traffic lights this afternoon causing 33s and 66s Kingstanding bound to be diverted. (Plus my 33 and a 66 got stuck there as well for about 45 minutes!)
The 33 had to carry on down Warren Farm Rd to College Rd, and follow the 907 route to New Oscott, then Kings Rd back to route, and the 66 had to use Warren Farm Rd, up to Hawthorn Rd, and use Kingstanding Rd to the Circle
Quote from: John on September 06, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
RTA at the Kings Rd/Finchley Rd traffic lights this afternoon causing 33s and 66s Kingstanding bound to be diverted. (Plus my 33 and a 66 got stuck there as well for about 45 minutes!)
The 33 had to carry on down Warren Farm Rd to College Rd, and follow the 907 route to New Oscott, then Kings Rd back to route, and the 66 had to use Warren Farm Rd, up to Hawthorn Rd, and use Kingstanding Rd to the Circle
Seeing Kingstanding isn't too far from George Frederick Road, does that tie up with the comment on the E working thread about the 77E & also maybe the comment about the 5E to New Oscott?
Quote from: Westy on September 06, 2014, 11:21:38 PM
Quote from: John on September 06, 2014, 06:36:53 PM
RTA at the Kings Rd/Finchley Rd traffic lights this afternoon causing 33s and 66s Kingstanding bound to be diverted. (Plus my 33 and a 66 got stuck there as well for about 45 minutes!)
The 33 had to carry on down Warren Farm Rd to College Rd, and follow the 907 route to New Oscott, then Kings Rd back to route, and the 66 had to use Warren Farm Rd, up to Hawthorn Rd, and use Kingstanding Rd to the Circle
Seeing Kingstanding isn't too far from George Frederick Road, does that tie up with the comment on the E working thread about the 77E & also maybe the comment about the 5E to New Oscott?
I don't think the 77 would have been affected, but there was a few 5s heading to West Brom stuck for a short time as a fire engine was blocking Kings Rd. I did see a Gemini on a 5E to New Oscott that afternoon. I don't know if that E working was related or he/she was just running late anyway
Long traffic from Harborne Rd/Vicarage Rd to War Lane. According to the driver of bus route 10, it is due to the traffic lights
Quote from: Sayeed on September 12, 2014, 09:38:39 AM
Long traffic from Harborne Rd by the Five ways to War Lane. According to the driver of 10 it is due to the traffic lights
It is due to temporary lights put up by Severn Trent on Monument Road in Edgbaston which have completely screwed up all of Hagley Road & harborne
Don't know if it counts as a diversion but the 89 i caught from Wednesfield, must've had a driver who thought he was on the 69, because he went up Coppice Farm way, which took everyone by surprise, and he had to do a 3-point turn in a cul-de-sac, worst thing was, it was a Trident running the route
Quote from: ARJ2901 on September 12, 2014, 08:09:59 PM
Don't know if it counts as a diversion but the 89 i caught from Wednesfield, must've had a driver who thought he was on the 69, because he went up Coppice Farm way, which took everyone by surprise, and he had to do a 3-point turn in a cul-de-sac, worst thing was, it was a Trident running the route
Why was the bus being a Trident the worst thing?
Umm, it took a lot longer to maneuver than a single decker, and everyone was had to get off the bus for 20 minutes while the driver failed to do a 3-point turn 8 times. Sorry, should've specified that one
Quote from: ARJ2901 on September 12, 2014, 09:24:15 PM
Umm, it took a lot longer to maneuver than a single decker, and everyone was had to get off the bus for 20 minutes while the driver failed to do a 3-point turn 8 times. Sorry, should've specified that one
Ok, I thought a full size single decker like a B10L or a B7RLE would have been more difficult to turn round.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 12, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Quote from: ARJ2901 on September 12, 2014, 09:24:15 PM
Umm, it took a lot longer to maneuver than a single decker, and everyone was had to get off the bus for 20 minutes while the driver failed to do a 3-point turn 8 times. Sorry, should've specified that one
Ok, I thought a full size single decker like a B10L or a B7RLE would have been more difficult to turn round.
Of course they are.
If the story is correct then it is a pretty useless driver that
a) takes the wrong turn, although easily done,
b) but then chooses somewhere really awkward to turn around
c) takes 20 minutes to get sorted, once he realised it was difficult, he should have carried on to find an easier place.
The reason if this story is true in italics is because looking at the 89 history today several tridents were on there, 4134, 4140, 4332; 4331, but not one of them lost 20 minutes between Wednesfield and New Invention. 4331 did lose 5 minutes, so seems the most likely to have made a deviation, but 20 minutes. noooooo
Quote from: Tony on September 12, 2014, 09:33:30 PM
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on September 12, 2014, 09:28:39 PM
Quote from: ARJ2901 on September 12, 2014, 09:24:15 PM
Umm, it took a lot longer to maneuver than a single decker, and everyone was had to get off the bus for 20 minutes while the driver failed to do a 3-point turn 8 times. Sorry, should've specified that one
Ok, I thought a full size single decker like a B10L or a B7RLE would have been more difficult to turn round.
Of course they are. If the story is correct then it is a pretty useless driver that
a) takes the wrong turn, although easily done,
b) but then chooses somewhere really awkward to turn around
c) takes 20 minutes to get sorted, once he realised it was difficult, he should have carried on to find an easier place.
The reason if this story is true in italics is because looking at the 89 history today several tridents were on there, 4134, 4140, 4332; 4331, but not one of them lost 20 minutes between Wednesfield and New Invention. 4331 did lose 5 minutes, so seems the most likely to have made a deviation, but 20 minutes. noooooo
Umm, this story happened about a year ago, but I agree with the points you made, but talking to my friends who were there, it's possible I may've got a few things wrong, what Trident it was, I haven't got a clue, the errors I made are that my friend, Sam pointed out are:
A] It only took 10 minutes, and that I'd said my phone was fast, so that could've made me think it was longer than it actually was
B] That he only tried 6 times, not 8 as I'd thought
Aston Bridge is closed atm so Lichfield rd buses are using Thomas St and Park Lane outbound. Adding about 10 mins to the journey can only imagine it's worse about now when rush hour hits proper
The 126 has about 4-5 diversions on today the worst being by Oldbury motorway bridge, It's near enough going Blackheath. Its adding around 15 mins. Would suggest avoiding it today!
Quote from: NXDom on September 21, 2014, 11:42:55 AM
The 126 has about 4-5 diversions on today the worst being by Oldbury motorway bridge, It's near enough going Blackheath. Its adding around 15 mins. Would suggest avoiding it today!
All Hagley Rd/Broad St services are on diversion today due to a Charity Bike Ride
Its fun and games on the 7 and Outer Circle tonight. RTC on Moor Lane means that the 7 is diverted from the Crossways via Hawthorn Rd, Kingstanding Rd and Aldridge Rd down to Perry Barr and Aston Lane back to Witton, and reverse for outbound buses. I also passed 3 11s parked up with their hazard lights on, on Kingstanding Rd, just past Goodway Rd, in the Perry Barr Direction. The driver of the front one was on the phone, this was about 7.25pm
Quote from: John on September 25, 2014, 08:08:35 PM
Its fun and games on the 7 and Outer Circle tonight. RTC on Moor Lane means that the 7 is diverted from the Crossways via Hawthorn Rd, Kingstanding Rd and Aldridge Rd down to Perry Barr and Aston Lane back to Witton, and reverse for outbound buses. I also passed 3 11s parked up with their hazard lights on, on Kingstanding Rd, just past Goodway Rd, in the Perry Barr Direction. The driver of the front one was on the phone, this was about 7.25pm
Ironically if they had waited a few more minutes it was clear just after half 7
*CONSERVATIVE PARTY IN BIRMINGHAM! YAYYYYY.*
(God. Another week of this diversion. ::) ) *Pulls out hair*
Buses towards Broad Street will get back on route from Broad St, Sheepcote St - via: Sand Pits, NIA, Sea Life Centre & Sheepcote St
Quote from: clayderman on September 29, 2014, 06:21:45 PM
*CONSERVATIVE PARTY IN BIRMINGHAM! YAYYYYY.*
(God. Another week of this diversion. ::) ) *Pulls out hair*
Buses towards Broad Street will get back on route from Broad St, Sheepcote St - via: Sand Pits, NIA, Sea Life Centre & Sheepcote St
Could be worse...could be via Five Ways. :-)
Quote from: the trainbasher on September 29, 2014, 06:26:02 PM
Quote from: clayderman on September 29, 2014, 06:21:45 PM
*CONSERVATIVE PARTY IN BIRMINGHAM! YAYYYYY.*
(God. Another week of this diversion. ::) ) *Pulls out hair*
Buses towards Broad Street will get back on route from Broad St, Sheepcote St - via: Sand Pits, NIA, Sea Life Centre & Sheepcote St
Could be worse...could be via Five Ways. :-)
Oh no. :'( :'( :'( Don't get me wrong, I love the diversions. (Confusion from other passengers are usually priceless) ;D :P
Five ways diversion could be used at short notice upon police instructions
Currently enjoying the scenic route home on 4359, went up towards highgate along the ring road then a U turn back due to the one way system not allowing a right turn and now we are on Pershore road by the cricket ground. Im guessing Balsall Heath has a road closed somewhere!
On an out-bound 115 (4932) diverted between Dartmouth Circus and Aston Cross via Thomas Street and right into Park Lane this morning. Couldn't see any particular reason for it, but it was being "signposted" as a traffic diversion. Presumably all the Lichfield Road routes affected.
Quote from: Ossie on September 30, 2014, 05:51:48 PM
On an out-bound 115 (4932) diverted between Dartmouth Circus and Aston Cross via Thomas Street and right into Park Lane this morning. Couldn't see any particular reason for it, but it was being "signposted" as a traffic diversion. Presumably all the Lichfield Road routes affected.
Been using that route for over a week. Aston Bridge is shut after being hit by a lorry with its jib in the raise position which took a big chunk of concrete out of the bridge
Thanks, Tony, I wasn't aware of that. I don't use the 115 all that often, I'm afraid!
Quote from: Tony on September 30, 2014, 08:25:12 PM
Quote from: Ossie on September 30, 2014, 05:51:48 PM
On an out-bound 115 (4932) diverted between Dartmouth Circus and Aston Cross via Thomas Street and right into Park Lane this morning. Couldn't see any particular reason for it, but it was being "signposted" as a traffic diversion. Presumably all the Lichfield Road routes affected.
Been using that route for over a week. Aston Bridge is shut after being hit by a lorry with its jib in the raise position which took a big chunk of concrete out of the bridge
Two weeks... See my post about 10 posts above. Traffic levels have died down a bit now though, it looks like car drivers are going a different way round cause at the start it took nigh on 20 mins from Dartmouth circus to Aston Cross, now it's a breeze
Soho Rd buses were going down the 16 route this evening in both directions to the Outer Circle and turning towards Grove Lane
Once again 35s are diverting past the cricket ground, although the outbound route is a bit longwinded and weird I think I prefer going this way, pity its only temporary.
RTC on Aldridge Road, on the bridge over the River Tame by Wickes this afternoon. Buses coming from City had to use Walsall Rd and Church Lane to get back onto route (Both directions were shut for a short time). I had to use this diversion for 2 of my 4 33 trips this afternoon.
I don't know how the 997/934E/935As were managing this diversion, they must have been coming off the overpass at the same junction as the 907/952 and over Perry Barr Island
Quote from: John on October 19, 2014, 09:21:13 PM
RTC on Aldridge Road, on the bridge over the River Tame by Wickes this afternoon. Buses coming from City had to use Walsall Rd and Church Lane to get back onto route (Both directions were shut for a short time). I had to use this diversion for 2 of my 4 33 trips this afternoon.
I don't know how the 997/934E/935As were managing this diversion, they must have been coming off the overpass at the same junction as the 907/952 and over Perry Barr Island
Either that or come of where the x51 does
59 & 89 on diversion by New Cross Hospital due to a fallen tree
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2014, 03:50:05 PM
59 & 89 on diversion by New Cross Hospital due to a fallen tree
It appears to have cleared now. I assume the 69 was also affected.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on October 21, 2014, 04:34:36 PM
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2014, 03:50:05 PM
59 & 89 on diversion by New Cross Hospital due to a fallen tree
It appears to have cleared now. I assume the 69 was also affected.
Normal line of route. Yes all services using Wolverhampton Rd were affected.
The diversion was from Wolverhampton Rd left onto New Cross Ave then at the roundabout the 3rd exit onto Wednesfield Way before rejoining normal line of route at the Deans Rd junction.
The 48 has been on diversion near Bearwood. Wigorn Road has been closed for resurfacing since last week so it has been going via Barclay Road and Upper St Mary's Road in both directions
120 on diversion, just used the Dog kennel lane and Londonderry rd between merrivale and queens head, missing out basons lane and warley rd, saw a Dudley bound bus doing same as I thought driver had just missed turning
34s and 39s were diverting via Axletree Way and Bescot Road earlier, seemed weird seeing a B10L in a retail park...
126's have been on diversion throughout today due to a fatal accident on Wolverhampton Rd
Noticed today a lot of brum city centre buses are using the alternative routes as per the Christmas period last year. My X51 went under Lancaster Circus and followed a 33 and 51 up past the Law Courts, stopping on Newton street to set down (although a 997 in front still went round Masshouse). Also Cov road routes were using Carrs Lane and Albert Street to turn round.
Didn't seem that much traffic to warrant it though, was it just as a precaution or the drivers making it up as they desired?
Quote from: Kevin on November 29, 2014, 05:22:40 PM
Noticed today a lot of brum city centre buses are using the alternative routes as per the Christmas period last year. My X51 went under Lancaster Circus and followed a 33 and 51 up past the Law Courts, stopping on Newton street to set down (although a 997 in front still went round Masshouse). Also Cov road routes were using Carrs Lane and Albert Street to turn round.
Didn't seem that much traffic to warrant it though, was it just as a precaution or the drivers making it up as they desired?
Cov road services is a planned diversion for the next few weekends. It's mainly due to moor at car park and the traffic backing up park street. Although moat lane/digbeth coach stn seemed worse!
Quote from: Kevin on November 29, 2014, 05:22:40 PM
Noticed today a lot of brum city centre buses are using the alternative routes as per the Christmas period last year. My X51 went under Lancaster Circus and followed a 33 and 51 up past the Law Courts, stopping on Newton street to set down (although a 997 in front still went round Masshouse). Also Cov road routes were using Carrs Lane and Albert Street to turn round.
Didn't seem that much traffic to warrant it though, was it just as a precaution or the drivers making it up as they desired?
There were radio calls for the diversions to the Birchfield Road services.
Sutton services were also diverted via Snow Hill Queensway
Any idea why Harbourne services are using Hagley Rd?
Quote from: Nathan on December 07, 2014, 02:43:14 PM
Any idea why Harbourne services are using Hagley Rd?
Roadworks on Calthorpe Road
Quote from: Tony on December 07, 2014, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 07, 2014, 02:43:14 PM
Any idea why Harbourne services are using Hagley Rd?
Roadworks on Calthorpe Road
Any idea how long roadworks there for?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 07, 2014, 05:09:53 PM
Quote from: Tony on December 07, 2014, 03:04:44 PM
Quote from: Nathan on December 07, 2014, 02:43:14 PM
Any idea why Harbourne services are using Hagley Rd?
Roadworks on Calthorpe Road
Any idea how long roadworks there for?
It had been cleared by this evening, my 1 took the usual route down Calthorpe Road.
It sounded like fun and games in Sutton today, with Lower Parade and South Parade shut due to a gas leak. All buses using Brassingtpn Avenue, stopping by a temporary stop on Victoria Road by McDonalds. 902/5s then had to loop round again to go up Mill Street. It sounded quite chaotic at times over the radio at times. Last I heard, it is shut all night too
Was a 'police incident' earlier on Warwick Road in Tyseley; 37s were being diverted via Westley Road, Olton Boulevard West and Reddings Lane in both directions.
Traffic was horrendous as a result, so I got off by Battery Way and walked rest of the way home. The incident had happened between Wharfedale Road and Knights Road, looks like a car had collided with a police car, no idea exactly what happened though. There were three 37s stuck there, all empty and showing 'Not In Service'.
Think its cleared up now.
I thought they were now RTCs (Road Traffic Collisions)
Quote from: Matt on December 27, 2014, 03:25:20 PM
244 on diversion in Hasbury due to an RTA
Do you know the diversion Matt?
Quote from: Matt on December 27, 2014, 05:36:53 PM
Dom - apparently the diversion was to do the loop the opposite way round, then turn at the Harvester island and go back round the loop
Is it back to normal now?
Building fire on park street in birmingham city centre causing park street and Jennens rd in to city to be closed!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 03, 2015, 01:59:44 PM
Building fire on park street in birmingham city centre causing park street and Jennens rd in to city to be closed!
Strange seeing the 55s, 66s and 94s going round Lancaster Circus! A Claribels 55 even went over Lancaster on the A38 overpass. It had no passengers on as far as I could see, but had 55 on the display. The Priory Queensway was quite congested too with all of the extra buses using it (17s, 97s, Suttons, Birchfield Rd services) The only was I could think for the 65/7s of from Dale End is down The Priory, turn right and up Moor Street to Carrs Lane, and High St/Albert St to turn round to face the right way on The Priory Queensway
I had no first radio call so was unaware of the closure on my inbound 902, I was lucky that I had a 115 in front of me at Lancaster who turned into Dale End, otherwise I would have been screwed ::) I only heard it come over the radio around 4 this afternoon while leaving Sutton for City on my last trip
Just seen a 900 and 17 come all the way up to Old Square to turn round, guess they found out too late and panicked cause they could quite easily go round and back up by hotel last tour, that bits open again
EDIT
Ok, maybe it's closed again, a 97 just did the same
That explains why I saw one of the ex Walsall Scanias turning from Digbeth onto Moat Lane on the 66, presumably a driver didn't make the turn into Carrs Lane!
Quote from: trident4370 on January 03, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
That explains why I saw one of the ex Walsall Scanias turning from Digbeth onto Moat Lane on the 66, presumably a driver didn't make the turn into Carrs Lane!
I saw a scania going down Cardigan Street and a few buses (14,55,66,94) came down Moor St from Digbeth so obviously followed a different diversion
Quote from: John on January 03, 2015, 05:33:45 PM
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 03, 2015, 01:59:44 PM
Building fire on park street in birmingham city centre causing park street and Jennens rd in to city to be closed!
I had no first radio call so was unaware of the closure on my inbound 902, I was lucky that I had a 115 in front of me at Lancaster who turned into Dale End, otherwise I would have been screwed ::) I only heard it come over the radio around 4 this afternoon while leaving Sutton for City on my last trip
Ah, that explains it, John ! ---- coming back from the Hawthorns , I was at the Square Peg for a Sutton Lines bus@ 17:30 this evening, and wondered what all the buses were doing, coming out onto the Old Square from the Law Courts ......
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on January 03, 2015, 09:27:50 PM
Quote from: trident4370 on January 03, 2015, 09:19:41 PM
That explains why I saw one of the ex Walsall Scanias turning from Digbeth onto Moat Lane on the 66, presumably a driver didn't make the turn into Carrs Lane!
I saw a scania going down Cardigan Street and a few buses (14,55,66,94) came down Moor St from Digbeth so obviously followed a different diversion
Ahh that'll be why then thanks, I barely caught it at all as it only started happening as I was going home!
Park Street will almost certainly be shut for the rest of today and Most likely some of tomorrow until a Structural engineer deems the remains of the building safe
Are you expecting carnage on return to work Monday with all of that. Also the Aston Expressway works and Paradise circus etc. I will be on that M6 for 0600 to make my escape up north.
But at least today, buses can go round Hotel LaTour to reach Moor Street unlike yesterday. And yes, I imagine it will be fun around there in the morning rush hour if it is not reopened by then, I could see the Dale End Saturday diversion been used again for the applicable services
Quote from: monkeyjoe on January 04, 2015, 04:09:09 PM
Are you expecting carnage on return to work Monday with all of that. Also the Aston Expressway works and Paradise circus etc. I will be on that M6 for 0600 to make my escape up north.
There is the potential for quite a bit of disruption starting over the next few weeks, if I've understood the planned works correctly.
Starting tomorrow there are roadworks on the M6 SB from J9 and then onto the M5 slip roads. Access onto the M5 will be down to one lane, there will be a speed restriction on the M6 & traffic will not be able to access the M6 SB from J9.
Then there will also be the works on Spaghetti, which again if I've understood correctly, will see the sliproads from the 'motorway island' onto the M6 NB & SB closed. Traffic wishing to use the M6 will be required to use the Expressway (and turn at Park Circus if necessary). In addition, the sliproads from the Expressway onto the M6 (NB & SB) will be down to one lane with 30mph speed limits.
Then you've also got the Paradise Circus works.
The M6/M5 works will most likely result in queues of traffic on the M6 backing onto the J10 island and therefore potentially causing delays to the 529.
If the traffic is too bad, traffic coming from the south or joining at J10 may choose to divert via Walsall and join the M6 at J7. Traffic which would normally join the M6 SB at J9, will have a choice of either coming up to J10 and turning, or travelling via the Broadway/A34 to J7. This will likely see the A34 becoming very congested as a result of traffic queuing to join the M6, potentially delaying the 51/X51 services.
The works at Spaghetti are more likely to effect the Sutton & Lichfield Road services directly. However, if the Expressway gets completely clogged up, the whole City Centre & Ring Road can become clogged up, delaying virtually every service. People are also more likely to use the A34 the whole route into Birmingham, which could create further delays to all Perry Barr services as well.
And that's before Paradise Circus works start!
It will be a few weeks before we find out the full impact - I believe the Spaghetti works start on the 11th, and Paradise Circus fully comes into force the week after.
I expect chaos and will love every minute of it :-D
Wonder what fun I'll have on the 311/313 then, as that goes down by M6 J9?
Quote from: Kevin on January 04, 2015, 07:34:43 PM
I expect chaos and will love every minute of it :-D
Join the club of being a fan of discord!
Coming into the city from Lancaster Circus is chaos at the moment, currently on one in a row of three 65s, there's two 952s next to each other by the Aston Uni stop, and 33s & 51s coming from the underpass.
Jennens road looks fun as well, about 3 vehicles get a chance to get through the lights before they turn red again. And Priory Queensway heading down to Moor st is an entire row of Deckers trying to turn right
17,97,60, 900 & 957 now diverting up carrs lane and down dale end back onto moor street Queensway & straight out of city. Strangely the 73 still using its normal stop
Quote from: Steveminor on January 05, 2015, 03:45:28 PM
17,97,60, 900 & 957 now diverting up carrs lane and down dale end back onto moor street Queensway & straight out of city. Strangely the 73 still using its normal stop
Why strangely? It'll turn left at the bus gate up Priory and a U-turn at Old Square and back out of city the the rest of them.
Cause it's at the same stop as the 17 & that's diverting up carrs lane due to the congestion up priory Queensway
Quote from: Steveminor on January 05, 2015, 06:09:17 PM
Cause it's at the same stop as the 17 & that's diverting up carrs lane due to the congestion up priory Queensway
So the 73 with its less frequency will use Priory to avoid too many issues for intending passengers and reduce congestion slightly around Carr's/Albert.
76 was on diversion this afternoon - I was rather concerned at first when 4393 (which I was on) proceeded to carry on past Robin Hood Island towards Hall Green/Birmingham! Turned left at Hall Green College, then down to before Sarehole Mill along the 11 route. Then turned left into Sarehole Road and proceeded down there onto Cole Valley Road, which led to it turning right back onto normal line of route just down from Yardley Wood Station. Some unusual looks on the 11C passengers at stops as we went past! Amazingly only took 3-4 minutes longer than normal route.
Concerns me a bit that drivers aren't informing passengers when the buses are on diversion. I imagine it'd be a bit hard telling people as they got on (as quite a few wear earphones etc), and not very practical to get out of the cab and tell down and upstairs, but could something be but on the destination blind? Say with the 76 just mentioned, could it show on an inverted display something like
On Diversion 76
towards QE Hospital
maybe alternating with
Ask Driver 76
towards QE Hospital
I know some routes are programmed for snow diversions, but could there not be a display in use for all diversions year-round?
Quote from: Russ Smith on January 06, 2015, 12:57:28 AM
Concerns me a bit that drivers aren't informing passengers when the buses are on diversion. I imagine it'd be a bit hard telling people as they got on (as quite a few wear earphones etc), and not very practical to get out of the cab and tell down and upstairs, but could something be but on the destination blind? Say with the 76 just mentioned, could it show on an inverted display something like
On Diversion 76
towards QE Hospital
maybe alternating with
Ask Driver 76
towards QE Hospital
I know some routes are programmed for snow diversions, but could there not be a display in use for all diversions year-round?
I second this notion.
One should be "Alighting Only", another "On Diversion, Enquire", another "Changing Driver" - and they all should be on the route select option on the blinds, so for instance you'll type in "76" and you'll have the option of 76 Solihull, 76 Q.E.H, 76 Diversion, Then Changing driver, diversion, alight only etc etc rather then keying in 0000 for the not in service/special options menu. NXWM could really utilise their flip dot /LED destinations. A lot of good use gone to waste.
Sounds an excellent idea - would've been beneficial. I think there is an alighting only display - funny enough on the 76E when it was full half way up the route to King's Heath. The driver I think told people downstairs when we got to the point, but at no point did he shout clearly upstairs or come up to inform us on the upper deck. The YW drivers are normally pretty good at letting you know - previous occasions when a similar thing has happened the driver has tended to come upstairs to explain.
Now Park Street is open again fully today, Most Walsall buses I saw today were still using the Dale End diversion in City
Quote from: John on January 06, 2015, 09:18:27 PM
Now Park Street is open again fully today, Most Walsall buses I saw today were still using the Dale End diversion in City
Park Street remained one lane only until 15:00 Walsall buses were instructed to use Dale End until both lanes opened
Quote from: Liverpool Street on January 05, 2015, 04:49:38 PM
Quote from: Steveminor on January 05, 2015, 03:45:28 PM
17,97,60, 900 & 957 now diverting up carrs lane and down dale end back onto moor street Queensway & straight out of city. Strangely the 73 still using its normal stop
Why strangely? It'll turn left at the bus gate up Priory and a U-turn at Old Square and back out of city the the rest of them.
Whilst watching the chaos yesterday, I noticed one 73 turn up onto Priory and Old Sq. The next one carried on and did the turn around Park St and Hotel LaTour onto Moor Street. It was far quicker doing it that way. Must have only taken 10/15 mins instead of 20/25
Something was blocking Colmore Row (or a road Colmore Row buses use to exit City) this evening, as some buses (I saw 2 9s and a 140) were using Old Square to turn around, and I guess go back down Snow Hill Queensway to Charles Street Queensway
Quote from: John on January 08, 2015, 07:39:43 PM
Something was blocking Colmore Row (or a road Colmore Row buses use to exit City) this evening, as some buses (I saw 2 9s and a 140) were using Old Square to turn around, and I guess go back down Snow Hill Queensway to Charles Street Queensway
According to the NXWM app, there was a broken down bus, so all Colmore Row services were supposed to use Snow Hill Queensway
The 70s are using Auckland Drive (94 route) from the B4114/A452 Collector Road Island. I don't know where they are going after that because I lost sight of it. I've seen 2 doing that this morning
Quote from: John on January 14, 2015, 12:02:08 PM
The 70s are using Auckland Drive (94 route) from the B4114/A452 Collector Road Island. I don't know where they are going after that because I lost sight of it. I've seen 2 doing that this morning
Water Orton is closed! Planned works, not because of the snow, a shuutle bus is running between Water Orton and Coleshill Parkway to connect with the 70
Quote from: Tony on January 14, 2015, 12:11:14 PM
Quote from: John on January 14, 2015, 12:02:08 PM
The 70s are using Auckland Drive (94 route) from the B4114/A452 Collector Road Island. I don't know where they are going after that because I lost sight of it. I've seen 2 doing that this morning
Water Orton is closed! Planned works, not because of the snow, a shuutle bus is running between Water Orton and Coleshill Parkway to connect with the 70
Thats why I saw the 70 going down the A446.
Diversions to everything in Harborne likely all day today... http://birminghamupdates.com/post/108106056023/harborne-high-street-is-closed-due-to-falling
Quote from: Kevin on January 15, 2015, 06:48:37 AM
Diversions to everything in Harborne likely all day today... http://birminghamupdates.com/post/108106056023/harborne-high-street-is-closed-due-to-falling
Yes Harborne is totally ****ed this morning, the 22/23 are missing out 9 of their regular stops city bound along probably the busiest section of the route. Not great for morning commuters.
At least now they might finally demolish the ruins of the Huntsman pub.
Quote from: Mike K on January 15, 2015, 08:11:33 AM
Quote from: Kevin on January 15, 2015, 06:48:37 AM
Diversions to everything in Harborne likely all day today... http://birminghamupdates.com/post/108106056023/harborne-high-street-is-closed-due-to-falling
Yes Harborne is totally ****ed this morning, the 22/23 are missing out 9 of their regular stops city bound along probably the busiest section of the route. Not great for morning commuters.
At least now they might finally demolish the ruins of the Huntsman pub.
I've just read this chaos might last for three days, because yes, the wind has damaged the remains of the Huntsman so badly that it does need demolishing
Just seen the 82/87 going up City Road, what's happened?
does anyone know the route it's taking from up there?
Is the 83/89 doing the same?
my NXWM 4H has decided to use Bell End to divert....just the name of the road makes me laugh!
There again we've been stuck for 30 minutes in massive traffic!
Quote from: OH25 on January 15, 2015, 05:36:34 PM
Just seen the 82/87 going up City Road, what's happened?
does anyone know the it's taking from up there?
Is the 83/89 doing the same?
RTC at Cape Hill/Grove Lane
In Answer to Mike K in noteworthy workings this morning peak the 24 was following the old 10 route then left onto Lordswood Road, right onto normal line of route and reverse to city.
Off-peak it is now doing
Towards Birmingham War Lane, Northfield Rd, Quinton Rd, Metchley Lane. NLR
From Birmingham Harborne High St, Vivian Rd, Harborne Park Rd, Quinton Rd, Northfield Rd, War Lane NLR
23/23 are currently similar to the 24
Quote from: Tony on January 16, 2015, 01:00:21 PM
In Answer to Mike K in noteworthy workings this morning peak the 24 was following the old 10 route then left onto Lordswood Road, right onto normal line of route and reverse to city.
Off-peak it is now doing
Towards Birmingham War Lane, Northfield Rd, Quinton Rd, Metchley Lane. NLR
From Birmingham Harborne High St, Vivian Rd, Harborne Park Rd, Quinton Rd, Northfield Rd, War Lane NLR
23/23 are currently similar to the 24
Thanks Tony - I should have posted my original question in this thread.
Quote from: Matt on January 17, 2015, 04:11:51 PM
What is the 11A/C's Harborne diversion?
11A - War Lane, Northfield Road, Quinton Road. 11C is reverse of this
The 99 from city is also a bit of a tour. Normally doubles back at metchley anyway but with the diversion it now goes up war lane only to spin round to go back down again!
71 outbound from Sutton on diversion through Falcon Lodge this p.m. due to RTA at the junction of Walmley Road and Hollyfield Road South. Diversion probably short-lived; the road had been cleared by the time I walked past the scene of the accident. The service frequency was certainly affected though, two of the 71s were running one behind the other.
Green Bus have a broken down bus in Stirchley causing a diversion for the 45 & 47s!
Quote from: Matt on January 21, 2015, 06:42:46 PM
I just saw an 11C on the Harborne diversion, coming up War Lane onto Lordswood Road, but my 11A followed normal line of route, right past the Huntsman
Harborne Park Rd has recently reopened but only in the Outer Circle anticlockwise direction.
Newhall st in city centre is closed from Colmore Row. Everything is going down Church Street instead, driver of 8714 on the 82 didn't know so had to reverse back down Colmore Row
All the Saltley buses are entering and leaving city centre via Lancaster Circus at the moment
Quote from: Kevin on January 28, 2015, 05:54:53 PM
All the Saltley buses are entering and leaving city centre via Lancaster Circus at the moment
Should only be leaving that way. The road in is open. It is a broken down coach blocking the road. What I did see is a Discout Travel Solutions vehicle doing a three point turn on James What Queensway (S929PDD) on the 97 with passengers on commit two illegal offences. Driving over the footway forcing pedestrians out of the way and reversing back into the carriageway into oncoming traffic without a banksman
Quote from: Tony on January 28, 2015, 06:15:52 PM
Quote from: Kevin on January 28, 2015, 05:54:53 PM
All the Saltley buses are entering and leaving city centre via Lancaster Circus at the moment
Should only be leaving that way. The road in is open. It is a broken down coach blocking the road. What I did see is a Discout Travel Solutions vehicle doing a three point turn on James What Queensway (S929PDD) on the 97 with passengers on commit two illegal offences. Driving over the footway forcing pedestrians out of the way and reversing back into the carriageway into oncoming traffic without a banksman
Broken down NX coach still there at 7pm. 97s, 17s and 73s turning round at Old Square. Saltley buses were using Lancater Circus, doing a U-turn and turning left at the lights by Mathew Bolton College, and back up Jennins Rd to leave City. Causing a lot of congestion around half 5
Lots of routes on diversion tonight because of icy roads making them impassable including 47, 49, 244 & 276
Quote from: Tony on January 29, 2015, 08:24:09 PM
Lots of routes on diversion tonight because of icy roads making them impassable including 47, 49, 244 & 276
Seems the 244 is on a drastic diversion,
"244 and 276 are currently on diversion. At Lye they are going to Foley Arms Island and back down to grange road."
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 29, 2015, 08:28:53 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 29, 2015, 08:24:09 PM
Lots of routes on diversion tonight because of icy roads making them impassable including 47, 49, 244 & 276
Seems the 244 is on a drastic diversion,
"244 and 276 are currently on diversion. At Lye they are going to Foley Arms Island and back down to grange road."
Actual diversion is Hagley Causeway, not turning into Lutley Lane, to Rosemary Road and Normal line of route
Quote from: Tony on January 29, 2015, 08:34:49 PM
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on January 29, 2015, 08:28:53 PM
Quote from: Tony on January 29, 2015, 08:24:09 PM
Lots of routes on diversion tonight because of icy roads making them impassable including 47, 49, 244 & 276
Seems the 244 is on a drastic diversion,
"244 and 276 are currently on diversion. At Lye they are going to Foley Arms Island and back down to grange road."
Actual diversion is Hagley Causeway, not turning into Lutley Lane, to Rosemary Road and Normal line of route
Taken from NXbus website.
997 Currently missing out Old Oscott because someone has managed to put their car on its roof in Dyas Road!
What about 28?
Quote from: The Fox 4846 on February 01, 2015, 01:00:47 PM
What about 28?
More than likely turning short at Old Oscott Lane island, by the Co-Op
Brookvale Road must have been closed this afternoon, as the 11A/C (and a lot more traffic and HGVs) in both directions were using Perry Common Road.
They were coming from Brookvale Road from Stockland Green along Streetly Road (the 65 route), then onto Perry Common Road following the 28 route to The Crossways, then I guess back down The Ridgeway along the 7 route. Strange seeing the 11 going that way!
Noticed this morning, the junction of Thomas Street and Park Lane in Aston has "give way" lines, so it would seem the Aston Bridge Road diversions on 65/67/115 are here to stay for the foreseeable future
Quote from: Kevin on February 25, 2015, 08:13:30 AM
Noticed this morning, the junction of Thomas Street and Park Lane in Aston has "give way" lines, so it would seem the Aston Bridge Road diversions on 65/67/115 are here to stay for the foreseeable future
Is it a mini-roundabout? That was the plan. Yes, several more months of Aston Bridge closure. A lorry carrying a crane or similar was cut up by a car under the flyover. The lorry braked really had to avoid a collision and the vehicle on the back of the lorry lifted off the back into the air and sliced one of the box girders open like a tin opener. This needs replacing, but also the bridge was also due to be strengthened to take the latest heavy HGVs (44t?) It makes sense for both repairs and strengthening to be done at the same time, so this is the reason for the wait. The split of the costs also needs sorting out because obviously the HGVs insurer will only pay for repairs, not strengthening.
Its not a mini-roundabout. There are give way lines in both directions on Park Street, so traffic from Thomas Street have the right of way turning out
Should help us in the peaks on the 65, but I could see a nasty accident happening there with cars travelling along Park Street refusing to give way to buses/other traffic from Thomas Street
And that lasted as long as only one day! Park Street/Thomas Street junction back to the way it was before now, giving way turning right from Thomas Street ???
Diversion for the 7 this afternoon was to City - Aston Lane from Witton, to Birchfield Road and following the 33 to Aston 6 Ways. From City, they were using Birchfield Rd, 8turning right onto Trinity Road to Witton Road
No street lighting better on whittingham road
@Matt not as far as I'm aware
Forgot to mention, WN 25 is on diversion for the next few weeks (Diversion has already been in Place for a few weeks) due to water mains work on Waddens Brook Lane.
Diversion (Towards Wolverhampton) as follows)
From March End Rd, Left onto Lakefield Rd, straight onto Lichfield Rd, Right onto Stubby Lane, Right onto Broad Lane South then left onto Fibbersley joining normal line of route.
Towards Pendeford Business Park is reverse of above.
Diversion applies to both NX and Diamond.
Quote from: Matt on March 04, 2015, 07:28:35 PM
244 on the Furnace Lane diversion again, is there a match on tonight?
Diversion was 18:25-18:59 see my other post in reply to this
Quote from: Matt on March 04, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 04, 2015, 07:42:24 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 04, 2015, 07:28:35 PM
244 on the Furnace Lane diversion again, is there a match on tonight?
Diversion was 18:25-18:59 see my other post in reply to this
Cannot find any post relevant to this
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2320.msg133333#msg133333
Quote from: Stu on March 04, 2015, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 04, 2015, 07:54:16 PM
Quote from: Tony on March 04, 2015, 07:42:24 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 04, 2015, 07:28:35 PM
244 on the Furnace Lane diversion again, is there a match on tonight?
Diversion was 18:25-18:59 see my other post in reply to this
Cannot find any post relevant to this
http://wmbusphotos.com/forum/index.php?topic=2320.msg133333#msg133333
Why does Buffery Road being closed have anything to do with Furnace Lane doiversion?
I haven't seen it online yet, so maybe it's an accident somewhere, but I've just seen an 8c in service travelling up Alum Rock Road. I assume it would turn right onto Bowyer Road?
Quote from: Gareth on March 06, 2015, 01:29:52 PM
I haven't seen it online yet, so maybe it's an accident somewhere, but I've just seen an 8c in service travelling up Alum Rock Road. I assume it would turn right onto Bowyer Road?
Ash Road is closed due to emergency roadworks
Thanks Tony. I'm using the 8 more regularly at the moment. So I'll make sure I use Saltley High Street stop instead of Adderley Road.
Quote from: Gareth on March 06, 2015, 01:40:06 PM
Thanks Tony. I'm using the 8 more regularly at the moment. So I'll make sure I use Saltley High Street stop instead of Adderley Road.
Back on route now
I know it's not NX, but most suitable thread.
The 145 is on diversion atm due to the Bromsgrove electrification works, all of the bridges over the line are closed so from Barnt Green the bus has to go round the village back to the other side of the station then Fiery Hill road and Linthurst road into Blackwell village. Weirdly a route that makes a bit more sense to fit a bus down than the normal route in Blackwell, can get quite tight sometimes
It would appear the 35s are doing that long winded diversion around balsall heath again. Going up the ring road past the mosque and back down again to Pershore rd etc.
Reminds me of my 50A idea going this way ::)
Quote from: Matt on March 15, 2015, 10:02:23 PM
Any diversions on Wednesfield services tonight? A garage is on fire on Wolverhampton Road.
Yes,
Diversion is from Wednesfield High St, Well Lane, Wednesfield Way, New Cross Ave then back onto W'ton Rd.
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2015, 10:10:53 PM
Quote from: Matt on March 15, 2015, 10:02:23 PM
Any diversions on Wednesfield services tonight? A garage is on fire on Wolverhampton Road.
Yes,
Diversion is from Wednesfield High St, Well Lane, Wednesfield Way, New Cross Ave then back onto W'ton Rd.
Is that the garage who do the cheap car wash?
Sounds like a nice diversion. I guess the parked cars on New Cross Avenue aren't too big an issue at this time at night.
No its the one next to the car lot (Opposite the Hospital)
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/03/15/huge-fire-breaks-out-at-wednesfield-garage-near-bentley-bridge/
Quote from: Nathan on March 15, 2015, 10:29:56 PM
No its the one next to the car lot (Opposite the Hospital)
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/2015/03/15/huge-fire-breaks-out-at-wednesfield-garage-near-bentley-bridge/
Did they catch the people who set the school and the empty unit on Linthouse Lane on fire? I've been thinking it's about time for them to strike again.
No so they'll better catch them soon.....
Back on topic, the diversion remains in place for today
I don't know what the 28 will do though?
Everything is NLR by new cross 28 going same way and 59s everything back to normal
The diversion wasn't in place at 08:15 this morning.
My 87 I'm on has just diverted down Roway Lane and Fountain Lane and ended up by Sandwell and Dudley Station to get to Oldbury from Tividale because there is a large vehicle blocking the road
Don't know what had happened but at about 6pm today, Sutton Buses to Brum (902, 905 etc) were being diverted near Wylde Green. I saw 4 Arriva 110 inbound to Brum too in the space of 3 minutes so there must have been multiple holdups somewhere. The Arriva buses did not follow the diversion route the NXWM buses went so prob got delayed even further!
Quote from: j789 on March 17, 2015, 07:20:39 PM
Don't know what had happened but at about 6pm today, Sutton Buses to Brum (902, 905 etc) were being diverted near Wylde Green. I saw 4 Arriva 110 inbound to Brum too in the space of 3 minutes so there must have been multiple holdups somewhere. The Arriva buses did not follow the diversion route the NXWM buses went so prob got delayed even further!
E400 4927 was on fire caused diversions on some PB routes
Yeah, already mentioned, although to add, according to my friend the 110 was also on diversion between Tamworth and Sutton, he ended up on the A38 approaching Bassets Pole and has no idea how
Quote from: Kevin on March 17, 2015, 07:32:17 PM
Yeah, already mentioned, although to add, according to my friend the 110 was also on diversion between Tamworth and Sutton, he ended up on the A38 approaching Bassets Pole and has no idea how
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Unfortunatley some drivers cant predict were there going to end up if not told where to go On diverson
Another Erdington diversion tonight. RTC by Wilton market means that from City Sutton buses and Heartlands bound 28s are diverting from 6 Ways, down the 11 route, then left onto Kingsbury Rd, and left onto Holly Lane back to Birmingham Road. Diversion was both ways for a short time too
Any idea why the Bescot Road in Walsall & Myvod diversions on the 311/313 have not been mentioned on the Nx site?
An Aldi truck decided to wedge itself stuck on Alma Street late this morning, trapped 3 7s (2 to City and 1 from). I was the third City bound bus to reach the scene, but was able to carry on to Wheeler Street, and use the Ring Road to get back to Summer Lane. I then had to cut right at Newtown Shopping Centre onto the A34 on the return up to Newtown baths
Quote from: Matt on March 28, 2015, 10:56:28 PM
Fun and games next week with Hagley Road West closed for resurfacing 19:00 - 06:00 Mon-Thurs
See
http://ics.networkwestmidlands.com/ics/XSLT_CM_SHOWADDINFO_REQUEST?infoID=1690_Centro&seqID=2&language=en
Matt the link is broken
RTC by the Boars Head on the College Road this afternoon (on the from City side), meant that all buses had to use Aldridge Road like the 997, and then turn right onto Greenholm Road to get back to Kingstanding Road by The Golden Hind to route (33, 934/5/6). 907s had to then turn right down Kingstanding Road back to College Road, turning left onto route
RTC by the old Tuckers Factory on the Walsall Road meant that for a few hours this afternoon, the 952 was on diversion. After serving Turnberry Road/Booths Farm Road, when the bus reached Tower Hill, it had to use Beeches Road, back down to Thornbridge Avenue, to Aldridge Road and turn right and follow the 997 route down to Perry Barr
Does anyone know if 51/X51 to City had to use this diversion too?
looked like all Walsall Road services were doing the same diversion.
@John All the way round Beeches, then back through Beeches.... Bet that was fun, wonder how many drivers got confused by it and nearly went into autopilot mode up Hassop road again
Quote from: Kevin on April 11, 2015, 06:50:19 PM
@John
All the way round Beeches, then back through Beeches.... Bet that was fun, wonder how many drivers got confused by it and nearly went into autopilot mode up Hassop road again
I can imagine the faces of the passengers when the bus was turning back onto Beeches Road. At least if any driver id turn back up Hassop, then it is easy to get back to the Aldridge Road. I bet someone nearly done it. I only heard the radio call so don't know how much disruption it caused
Quote from: John on April 11, 2015, 05:57:48 PM
RTC by the old Tuckers Factory on the Walsall Road meant that for a few hours this afternoon, the 952 was on diversion. After serving Turnberry Road/Booths Farm Road, when the bus reached Tower Hill, it had to use Beeches Road, back down to Thornbridge Avenue, to Aldridge Road and turn right and follow the 997 route down to Perry Barr
Does anyone know if 51/X51 to City had to use this diversion too?
Yes, I was on 935 at the time but heard the call out, same diversion as you said
Already mentioned in the E working thread, but worthy in here as well. Road resurfacing in Hamstead means the 46 from West Brom is actually now doing the 406 route from years gone by, up Newton Road to Scott Arms then down the hill to terminate in Hamstead Village
Quote from: John on February 26, 2015, 03:28:37 PM
And that lasted as long as only one day! Park Street/Thomas Street junction back to the way it was before now, giving way turning right from Thomas Street ???
Just to mention, although not sure how long it will last, there's now temporary three way lights there
Here's one for Sunday 26th April
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/vaisakhi-festival-/
Quote from: Kevin on April 13, 2015, 07:41:46 AM
Just to mention, although not sure how long it will last, there's now temporary three way lights there
They've been there since last Tuesday, and again they are a great help at rush hour on the 65. They have already lasted longer than the last attempt to help turning right, but I have noticed that people turning right out of the road up to the WMSNT depot run the red light and could cause an accident with cars/buses turning out of Thomas Street.
Quote from: John on April 13, 2015, 07:56:05 AM
They've been there since last Tuesday, and again they are a great help at rush hour on the 65. They have already lasted longer than the last attempt to help turning right, but I have noticed that people turning right out of the road up to the WMSNT depot run the red light and could cause an accident with cars/buses turning out of Thomas Street.
Does seem to be causing chaos on Park Lane though, the queue this morning I noticed started not long after the Bartons Arms, and that was at quarter past 7
So when does the Harborne High Street (citybound buses only) begin? This morning I saw at least 5 buses going citybound, via the High Street, but by the time I finish school, most, if not all Harborne buses going citybound is diverted...
The diversion goes via: (from Swimming Baths)
- Harborne Park Road
- Metchley Lane
and normal from The Green Man
Two for the price of one this morning:
According to Birmingham Updates this morning, a bus was involved with a collision with a Mini at the Stratford Road/Colebank Road junction in Hall Green.
As a result, the 6 (and presumably also the X20) was being diverted via Fox Hollies Road, Olton Boulevard East and Shaftmoor Lane in both directions.
Glad I didn't get the 6 this morning - would've run right into it. Although according to the twitter page, in the Birmingham direction the 6s were going left onto Cole Bank Road, then right onto Sarehole Road.
According to Facebook, Northfirld High Street is closed due to a police incident. The next sentence says "there were no buses" which I doubt is true but trying to get that across to said person is like trying to teach algebra to my cats
Quote from: Ashley 60171 on April 17, 2015, 09:51:51 PM
According to Facebook, Northfirld High Street is closed due to a police incident. The next sentence says "there were no buses" which I doubt is true but trying to get that across to said person is like trying to teach algebra to my cats
Two major police incidents tonight. One in Northfield, so No buses in the 'High Street' part of Northfield, The other in Highgate, putting the 50 on diversion away from Moseley Road
Quote from: Tony on April 17, 2015, 10:09:27 PM
Two major police incidents tonight. One in Northfield, so No buses in the 'High Street' part of Northfield, The other in Highgate, putting the 50 on diversion away from Moseley Road
The way the person went on was as if everybody at NX and FMR had just gone to bed or something but was just curious
Quote from: Tony on April 17, 2015, 10:09:27 PM
Two major police incidents tonight. One in Northfield, so No buses in the 'High Street' part of Northfield, The other in Highgate, putting the 50 on diversion away from Moseley Road
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/three-men-suffer-stab-injuries-9070313
Quote from: Nathan on April 17, 2015, 10:32:58 PM
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/three-men-suffer-stab-injuries-9070313
Northfield Diversion is to remain in place all day today as well
Was there something going on with the 50 north of Kings Heath, in the Southbound direction at around 4:30pm?
Johnsons Scania came down Avenue Road and turned left onto Vicarage - then an out of service Enviro 400 which did the same thing, but at the end of Vicarage, turned left onto the Alchester Road to head back to Brum (had an inspector onboard who hopped off at High Street) and then another E400 out of service coming down Howard Road, turning right onto the Alchester Road to leg it down towards Maypole.
Quote from: Liberator9 on April 20, 2015, 07:00:49 PM
Was there something going on with the 50 north of Kings Heath, in the Southbound direction at around 4:30pm?
Johnsons Scania came down Avenue Road and turned left onto Vicarage - then an out of service Enviro 400 which did the same thing, but at the end of Vicarage, turned left onto the Alchester Road to head back to Brum (had an inspector onboard who hopped off at High Street) and then another E400 out of service coming down Howard Road, turning right onto the Alchester Road to leg it down towards Maypole.
There's roadworks going on, on Alcester Road.
All services using the main A34 through Newtown diverted due to a burst water main from around 9pm. Looks like the 33, 51, 907, 934, 935, 936, 952 and 997 are turning onto New John St, then using 46 route along Wheeler St, then right onto Lozells Rd to Six Ways.
The 7 is doing the 46 route from town to six Ways and the 8 using Wheeler St too.
It was like a river down there - water everywhere!
To avoid complete off topicness in the central garage thread...
Quote from: nxwmbusfan1999 on May 03, 2015, 08:57:14 AM
here are diversions today due to 10K marathon
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/birmingham-10k-marathon-sunday-3rd-may-2015
Loving the 8C diversion!
Highgate - City - five ways
In yardley swan island closed police
Diverting via holder rd hob Moor rd yew tree lane to cov Rd
11 also divert the same any one know what happened& hope w very one is ok
Reckon the 6/49/76 had to divert this evening around 7pm in Solihull - police closed off Blossomfield Road by the railway bridge, including the station entrance/exit (thus the 37 couldn't enter/leave the station) - I assume they diverted the 6/49/76 up Streetsbrook, left down Sharmans Cross, left down Danford Lane, and then right onto Blossomfield, in the northwards direction.
To save creating a new thread just to say this, posted it here.
Certain services are liable to diversion on Sunday if Aston Villa win the FA Cup, this is to enable a victory parade to take place.
So should be normal line of route for all services on Sunday!! ::) ::) ::)
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on May 29, 2015, 01:31:05 PM
To save creating a new thread just to say this, posted it here.
Certain services are liable to diversion on Sunday if Aston Villa win the FA Cup, this is to enable a victory parade to take place.
So should be normal line of route for all services on Sunday!! ::) ::) ::)
A big IF!
Quote from: Westy on May 29, 2015, 06:59:58 PM
A big IF!
Wouldn't an Optare Solo suffice for their fanbase :)
There was a car on fire this morning in Acocks Green village, on the car park opposite the library, and as a result part of the Warwick Road island was closed off, as well as the exit from Shirley Road onto the island, by Inn On The Green.
As a result, the 11A and 37 were having to go down Shirley Road, and turn around at the Olton Boulevard East island; I presume the 11A just continued along Otton Boulevard East to Fox Hollies Road as I didn't see them come back up. The 37 I had missed did come back up, and must have been stuck for a while in the queue of blocked traffic.
It was carnage for a short period, and when the police reopened Shirley Road onto the island (but kept the turning point closed), there were people in the queue just turning round in Shirley Road to get back to the island, despite a queue of traffic in both directions, which was just making matters worse.
And as a result of the delays, I've seen something I haven't seen for a long time: a Gemini on the 37 turning passengers away because it was full!
Quote from: Stu on June 15, 2015, 09:04:47 PM
There was a car on fire this morning in Acocks Green village, on the car park opposite the library, and as a result part of the Warwick Road island was closed off, as well as the exit from Shirley Road onto the island, by Inn On The Green.
As a result, the 11A and 37 were having to go down Shirley Road, and turn around at the Olton Boulevard East island; I presume the 11A just continued along Otton Boulevard East to Fox Hollies Road as I didn't see them come back up. The 37 I had missed did come back up, and must have been stuck for a while in the queue of blocked traffic.
It was carnage for a short period, and when the police reopened Shirley Road onto the island (but kept the turning point closed), there were people in the queue just turning round in Shirley Road to get back to the island, despite a queue of traffic in both directions, which was just making matters worse.
And as a result of the delays, I've seen something I haven't seen for a long time: a Gemini on the 37 turning passengers away because it was full!
Do you mean the 11C, as I was waiting for 4679 at the time opposite the garage on Fox Hollies Road when I heard about the fire. The 11C was coming left onto Warwick Road, onto Shirley Road, Right onto Olton Boulevard East, right onto Fox Hollies Road, then round the little roundabout junction thing outside the garage to go back up Fox Hollies Road again. It might have been just the 11Cs that were changing drivers coming back to the garage.
The 11As? I can't see how the route diverted if it came down Westley and left onto Warwick. Obviously I don't know, but logically if the fire was on the car park/Inn on the Green, the 11A doesn't go there?
Quote from: MW on June 15, 2015, 09:16:33 PM
Do you mean the 11C, as I was waiting for 4679 at the time opposite the garage on Fox Hollies Road when I heard about the fire. The 11C was coming left onto Warwick Road, onto Shirley Road, Right onto Olton Boulevard East, right onto Fox Hollies Road, then round the little roundabout junction thing outside the garage to go back up Fox Hollies Road again. It might have been just the 11Cs that were changing drivers coming back to the garage.
The 11As? I can't see how the route diverted if it came down Westley and left onto Warwick. Obviously I don't know, but logically if the fire was on the car park/Inn on the Green, the 11A doesn't go there?
Sorry, yeah meant the 11C, the 11As could get round the island no problem :-[
Services 004, 24 & 99 - unsure of the 10/H, but... - has been diverted from Quinton Road West, near the School, due to roadworks at/near the roundabout.
The diversion (for 24, citybound):
from Four Dwellings, it goes round to the terminus as normal, then up around 3/4 of Quinton Road West:
- stops normally at QRW, Hopedale Road
- turns left onto Simmons Drive,
- right, onto Highfield Lane,
- continues on the opposite side of a normal 24 (to terminus)
- back on service from the roundabout, outside the school.
...bit of a late edit, but I have been told this diversion was effective from Thursday... Not sure when services resume normal routes, though.
Harborne High St closed tomorrow for the Carnival
Driver of 4652 my 11A just got confused with the 76 route out of Kings Heath.
Quote from: trident4370 on June 30, 2015, 01:26:09 PM
Driver of 4652 my 11A just got confused with the 76 route out of Kings Heath.
No he hasn't, he is on diversion due to roadworks
Quote from: Tony on June 30, 2015, 01:30:46 PM
No he hasn't, he is on diversion due to roadworks
Ah right cheers, I wasn't aware there were any.
Quote from: trident4370 on June 30, 2015, 01:26:09 PM
Driver of 4652 my 11A just got confused with the 76 route out of Kings Heath.
Addison Road is closed. I was the first 11A to come across it, company wasn't aware of it. There was a Central Connect Solo reversing out of Addison Road into Alcester, and then the signs went up. I kind blocked Alcester for a bit whilst awaiting instructions, before going to turn Left at Howard Road, left Whewlers Lane, and right Brook lane onto normal line of route.
Then the diversion was changed and Howard Road removed.
Quote from: MW on June 30, 2015, 02:46:32 PM
Addison Road is closed. I was the first 11A to come across it, company wasn't aware of it. There was a Central Connect Solo reversing out of Addison Road into Alcester, and then the signs went up. I kind blocked Alcester for a bit whilst awaiting instructions, before going to turn Left at Howard Road, left Whewlers Lane, and right Brook lane onto normal line of route.
Then the diversion was changed and Howard Road removed.
That's what caught me out, I could have sworn it was clear this morning and there weren't any signs up, must be emergency works or something like that!
Quote from: trident4370 on June 30, 2015, 03:41:22 PM
That's what caught me out, I could have sworn it was clear this morning and there weren't any signs up, must be emergency works or something like that!
Yeah emergency Severn Trent works.
The one-way diversion through Acocks Green was still in place this morning, despite supposedly having been completed last night, that caught me out!
Quote from: Stu on June 30, 2015, 07:47:33 PM
The one-way diversion through Acocks Green was still in place this morning, despite supposedly having been completed last night, that caught me out!
Back in operation this evening!
Not sure if it's still in operation at the moment, but this morning the 14 was diverted along Highfield Road and along Washwood Heath Road as far as the Fox and Goose in both directions. An incident in Alum Rock.
NX twitter says to Birmingham is via Sladefield Road, yet I've seen a few buses at least use Highfield. Road. Sladefield is quite narrow though for buses.
Quote from: Gareth on July 01, 2015, 03:58:09 PM
Not sure if it's still in operation at the moment, but this morning the 14 was diverted along Highfield Road and along Washwood Heath Road as far as the Fox and Goose in both directions. An incident in Alum Rock.
NX twitter says to Birmingham is via Sladefield Road, yet I've seen a few buses at least use Highfield. Road. Sladefield is quite narrow though for buses.
The Sladefield Road bit I believe is the island at the old Pelham Public House now Lidl as Sladefield Road comes out onto Alum Rock Road at that island although I could be wrong of course
You haven't been passed there for a while! Lidl closed down a couple of years ago!
By around 4pm this afternoon, despite the bottom end of Alum Rock road being fairly quiet, 14s were spotted turning up Washwood Heath Road at The Gate.
There has been an accident on Lichfield Rd bridge on the approach to Wednesfield High St (Neachells Lane junction). The 59 i'm on has gone from Wednesfield High St (towards Ashmore Park) right onto Neachells Lane, Left onto March End Rd, Left onto Lakefield Rd then onto Lichfield Rd then NLR.
Wellington Road seems to be closed in Handsworth, 11s on diversion via Wood Lane by the looks of it
Penns lane closed for the next 3 weeks wonder which way the 115 and 838 will go???
Quote from: Nxwm on July 06, 2015, 04:20:45 PM
Penns lane closed for the next 3 weeks wonder which way the 115 and 838 will go???
From The Yenton, down Chester Road to The Bagot, then the 914 route to Walmley. The opposite for the reverse.
Emergency roadworks, so no-one knew until a radio call went out
I just seen it as I was walking past penns lane
There was an 82 and an 87 leaving city centre via lower Bull Street and Corporation Street earlier this afternoon. Not sure why. Dale End, Moor Street and Albert Street all seemed open as normal as other vehicles were using them. No heavy traffic either.
@Gareth it's the new route that it does
Did that only start yesterday or today then? I didn't realise it was re routed again.
Yes - it was announced at very short notice ...
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/service-changes/services-82-87-revised-routes-from-sunday-5th-july
... but a good idea to get them out of Dale End and Albert Street.
A temporary diversion of the 71, certainly south-bound, in Castle Bromwich from around midday today. Part of the old Chester Road was blocked. So we diverted via the 70 then 966 route to rejoin Chester Road at Hurst Lane. Didn't see any north-bound 71's, so not sure what they were doing.
Trying to work out why I saw a 128 following the 48 route round Lightwoods Hill / Harborne Rd this morning...
Quote from: uniquicity on July 17, 2015, 09:04:48 AM
Trying to work out why I saw a 128 following the 48 route round Lightwoods Hill / Harborne Rd this morning...
Resurfacing works Pottery Road ( 09:30 - 15:30 )
Coventry road on diversion earlier at small Heath...58/9/60 was going via Small Heath Highway apparently
Quote from: 979 on July 17, 2015, 12:13:33 PM
Resurfacing works Pottery Road ( 09:30 - 15:30 )
Many thanks for confirming
Interesting diversion on the 99 this week due to Severn Trent work on Tennal Road. To city buses are serving Queens Park Road and Fellows Lane, not roads you would normally see buses on.
On a separate note I wish NXWM could learn to spell Tennal Road correctly on their website. In the 1990s QN buses also had it spelt incorrectly on the "via" blind for Route 20.
My 311 towards Walsall diverting via J9 Retail Park & missing out J9 !
Was the WB43 on diversion out of Bilston around 1900?
Quote from: Dom on August 10, 2015, 09:15:10 PM
Was the WB43 on diversion out of Bilston around 1900?
Currently using Oxford St and Loxdale St due to drainage works are being carried out on Dudley St.
Quote from: 979 on August 10, 2015, 09:59:57 PM
Currently using Oxford St and Loxdale St due to drainage works are being carried out on Dudley St.
Thought so, the 43 used that way and I thought the driver was lost :)
Currently stuck on Gravilly Hill du to RTC at Kingsbury Road. Diversion for Suttons is Lichfield Road, Slade Road and Fentham Road , the same for the 66. I think the 914s are using Tyburn Road to Salford Circus
Quote from: John on August 17, 2015, 07:28:59 AM
Currently stuck on Gravilly Hill du to RTC at Kingsbury Road. Diversion for Suttons is Lichfield Road, Slade Road and Fentham Road , the same for the 66. I think the 914s are using Tyburn Road to Salford Circus
Explains the traffic on Slade road atm, confused the hell out of me when I saw a 66 coming towards us and disappearing up Fentham road.
Kinda typical for the one day I decide to get the 28 and 65 to work instead of X51 into town but hey ho
Looks like it's cleared now, by the time I got to Salford Circus there was traffic going both ways up Gravelly Hill
Quote from: Kevin on August 17, 2015, 07:49:56 AM
Explains the traffic on Slade road atm, confused the hell out of me when I saw a 66 coming towards us and disappearing up Fentham road.
Kinda typical for the one day I decide to get the 28 and 65 to work instead of X51 into town but hey ho
Looks like it's cleared now, by the time I got to Salford Circus there was traffic going both ways up Gravelly Hill
It was cleared in about 30 minutes but the traffic heading down from Erdington was terrible. nearly back up to the Petrol Station by Six Ways. The traffic behind me that could turn around looked awful too heading back down to Salford Circus
There was a 914, me on a 902, a 66, a 904, the 110 and a DTS Dart stuck heading out of City, and a 66, 110 and 2 90*s stuck heading into City. The accident must have just happened as I was heading into City, as you could get round on the wrong side of the road, so I radioed in to inform AVL. Then the road was closed when the Police turned up, so I radioed back to update the situation. Was 30 down when I got going again, missed out my dropback at Hill Hook and left there 6 minutes late swinging it straight round, but got into Sutton 2 minutes early! Plus I'm finished now anyway, I do like duty 1!
The 37 looks to be on diversion as I saw some 37's on Highgate road.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on August 25, 2015, 07:33:40 PM
The 37 looks to be on diversion as I saw some 37's on Highgate road.
Sure they weren't short workings to Sparkbrook turning round? I saw one earlier heading that way.
All Stratford Road routes on diversion (as they were last night too).
From City, same as 900/957 via Small Heath Highway, right onto Golden Hillock Road, right onto Walford Road, left onto Stratford Road then normal line of route. And then vice versa into City.
Sparkbrook bit of Stratford Road is closed due to roadworks.
Quote from: MW on August 25, 2015, 09:04:43 PM
All Stratford Road routes on diversion (as they were last night too).
From City, same as 900/957 via Small Heath Highway, right onto Golden Hillock Road, right onto Walford Road, left onto Stratford Road then normal line of route. And then vice versa into City.
Sparkbrook bit of Stratford Road is closed due to roadworks.
Yeah, I remember seeing the 'advance warning' notices down there, but funny how there is no mention of these diversions on either the NX or NWM websites. All could see had been done yesterday was the top surface had been taken off at the Auckland Road stop by Henley Street. I guess I'll see what else has been done shortly when I go to work!
EDIT: It's on the NWM website Alerts page now, but they have the diversion down as Highgate Middleway and Highgate Road.
http://alerts.networkwestmidlands.com/
Quite nice seeing Straford Road services on Highgate road, they suit the road a lot.
Yeah it's the Highgate one, yesterday it was te Walford Road one for AG services and apparently the Highgate one for YW services. Something must have got cocked up somewhere. Today I saw a 37 coming off Small Heath Highway towards City so some were using one diversion and some another!
I was one of the 5's on Highgate Road this evening. The reaction to the Highgate Road low bridge was hilarious by passengers.
Quote from: MW on August 26, 2015, 09:42:20 PM
Yeah it's the Highgate one, yesterday it was te Walford Road one for AG services and apparently the Highgate one for YW services. Something must have got cocked up somewhere. Today I saw a 37 coming off Small Heath Highway towards City so some were using one diversion and some another!
I was one of the 5's on Highgate Road this evening. The reaction to the Highgate Road low bridge was hilarious by passengers.
I can guarantee a lot of people will scream if they're in a double deck and they go through that bridge ;D. Surprised that they gave it a height of 14 '3.
Quote from: ronnoc1k8 on August 27, 2015, 10:26:34 AM
I can guarantee a lot of people will scream if they're in a double deck and they go through that bridge ;D. Surprised that they gave it a height of 14 '3.
It's so lorries don't use it. It was originally flat there apparently and they dipped it down so buses could fit.
Quote from: MW on August 27, 2015, 03:19:01 PM
It's so lorries don't use it. It was originally flat there apparently and they dipped it down so buses could fit.
Always been like that. It has been on the Inner Circle route since it started which was always double deck until it was converted to Mercedes a few years back
Interesting looking 'long' diversions coming up next week for the 1, 5, 6 & 31 according to http://alerts.networkwestmidlands.com/
Added to that, the 31 is also being diverted in Acocks Green.
QuoteFrom Wednesday 2nd to Friday 4th September (19:00-06:00) Stratford Road at Springfield Road junction will be closed for resurfacing.
Service 1 from city via College Road, Springfield Road, Wake Green Road, Cole Bank Road, Stratford Road, Reddings Road, Shaftmoor Lane to normal route. To city in reverse.
Service 31 from city via Stratford Road, Court Road, Showell Green Lane, Yardley Wood Road, Wake Green Road, Cole Bank Road, Stratford Road, Reddings Road, Shaftmoor Lane to normal route. To city in reverse but at Court Road, via Showell Green Road, Stratford Road to normal route.
Service 5 from city via Stratford Road, Court Road, Showell Green Lane, Wake Green Road, College Road, Springfield Road to normal route. To city in reverse but at Court Road, via Showell Green Road, Stratford Road to normal route.
Services 6/6A from city via Stratford Road, Court Road, Showell Green Lane, Yardley Wood Road, Swanshurst Lane, Cole Bank Road, Stratford Road to normal route. To city in reverse but at Court Road, via Showell Green Lane, Stratford Road to normal route.
From Tuesday 1st to Thursday 3rd September (19:00-06:00) Olton Boulevard East from Shirley Road to Gospel Lane will be closed for resurfacing.
Service 31 from Birmingham via Shirley Road, Warwick Road, Gospel Lane to normal route. To Birmingham in reverse.
Not on NX Website
Due to Emergency Resurfacing Works Routes 222 and 205 will be diverted as followed
205 Towards Dudley
Instead Of Turning Right Into Ashenhurst Road this service will continue along Bushy Fields Road and Turn into Middlepark Road and follow the road to Russells Hall Post Office this service will then turn right on Russells Hall Road and Continue to the mini island and resume normal line of route
205 Towards Kingswinford
At the top of Russells Hall Road this service will not turn into Ashenhurst Road and will continue down to Russells Hall Post Office where this service then turns left into Middlepark Road then will turn left into Bushy Fields Road then right into New Link Road and resume normal line of route
222 Towards Dudley
This service will not turn into Middlepark Road instead will continue up Russells Hall Road onto normal line of route
Towards Merry Hill
This service will follow Russells Hall Road onto normal line of route
Well Street in Hockley is closed atm by the police.
Inner Circle is turning straight from Vyse Street onto Hockley Hill then down to the circus
Wolverhampton Road, Walsall (from Hollyhedge Lane junction to Alumwell) is closed for the night due to resurfacing. Apparently it will finish on 16th October 2015. At the moment, it is affecting the 529, outbound journey (exiting Walsall), the diversion is: Same as the route WA69/70/70A from Walsall Bus Station to Reedswood Sainsburys roundabout, turn right to Reedswood Way, go all the way to the end then cross over the roundabout to Bloxwich Lane, all the way to the end then turn right to A454 Wolverhampton Road near Junction 10, back to normal route to Wolverhampton.
'We are currently unable to access Solihull town centre on any service due to a broken diamond bus in the roadworks - this is currently single lane and no vehicles are able to pass this bus.'
Chaos as carrs lane shut some buses
Are having to go via the markets why shut it this early for roadworks
On a Saturday night at 6pm
Quote from: Solo1 on October 10, 2015, 06:57:50 PM
Chaos as carrs lane shut some buses
Are having to go via the markets why shut it this early for roadworks
On a Saturday night at 6pm
Because they need that many hours to complete the job?
Quote from: Tony on October 10, 2015, 07:09:08 PM
Because they need that many hours to complete the job?
can't they do the work on a sunday instead or is it as busy
Quote from: Solo1 on October 10, 2015, 07:56:30 PM
can't they do the work on a sunday instead or is it as busy
Haven't you thought they might be?
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-market-street-wolverhamt/
This diversion has a few errors.
Firstly, it is assuming the 69/89 still loop the city centre (which it hasn't done from over a year). It would not need to come from Garrick St.
Secondly, It fails to mention the fact that the 59 will miss out Market St. It will have to turn righr onto Pipers Row from Bus Station (The 89 will do the same)
Thirdly, 69 isn't affected. Doesn't run after 7pm.
Quote from: Tony on October 10, 2015, 05:41:45 PM
'We are currently unable to access Solihull town centre on any service due to a broken diamond bus in the roadworks - this is currently single lane and no vehicles are able to pass this bus.'
Was fun running around telling a few drivers - some were quite pleased! And the passengers - some were not!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on October 11, 2015, 01:45:18 AM
Was fun running around telling a few drivers - some were quite pleased! And the passengers - some were not!
The radio message was quite funny lol, there seemed be a certain panic in the guys voice who made the call. I think he said something like "Don't go anywhere near Solihull Town Centre". Weird radio messages today though. Some lucky inspector got a General Callout to get in touch with Perry Barr garage, that was kinda weird, doesn't usually happen. I presume every NXWM vehicle got that message.
Quote from: MW on October 11, 2015, 02:02:34 AM
The radio message was quite funny lol, there seemed be a certain panic in the guys voice who made the call. I think he said something like "Don't go anywhere near Solihull Town Centre". Weird radio messages today though. Some lucky inspector got a General Callout to get in touch with Perry Barr garage, that was kinda weird, doesn't usually happen. I presume every NXWM vehicle got that message.
A 5 driver was refusing to reveres as there wasn't an inspector or copper when an s2 was head to head with him! A pcso and other drivers were present but he didn't want the sack! He eventually gave in! Then some little clever boys decided it was a good idea to place cones infront of a bus that was trying to get out after turning around; the driver moved them, went to drive off again and they opened the doors... They had nothing better to do obviously!
Some drivers ignored the message to avoid the town centre completely; we didn't realise this message until the mobile inspector mentioned it which explained why the 6/49/76 wasn't completing the town loop and passengers complaint of 1-2 hour waits!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on October 11, 2015, 02:10:47 AM
A 5 driver was refusing to reveres as there wasn't an inspector or copper when an s2 was head to head with him! A pcso and other drivers were present but he didn't want the sack! He eventually gave in! Then some little clever boys decided it was a good idea to place cones infront of a bus that was trying to get out after turning around; the driver moved them, went to drive off again and they opened the doors... They had nothing better to do obviously!
Some drivers ignored the message to avoid the town centre completely; we didn't realise this message until the mobile inspector mentioned it which explained why the 6/49/76 wasn't completing the town loop and passengers complaint of 1-2 hour waits!
As far as I'm aware, you don't need a banksman when reversing on public road. It can be anyone who can guide you? And in garage it must be a banksman?
@Tony @John @BU07 LGO please correct me if I'm mistaken
Quote from: MW on October 11, 2015, 02:18:48 AM
As far as I'm aware, you don't need a banksman when reversing on public road. It can be anyone who can guide you? And in garage it must be a banksman?
@Tony @John @BU07 LGO please correct me if I'm mistaken
That's what I thought! Reversed a few drivers in my short time, alright not nx. As you say, correct me if I'm wrong!
Quote from: MW on October 11, 2015, 02:18:48 AM
As far as I'm aware, you don't need a banksman when reversing on public road. It can be anyone who can guide you? And in garage it must be a banksman?
@Tony @John @BU07 LGO please correct me if I'm mistaken
I think it can be a responsible person that can watch your back, like police or another driver. Not 100% certain though. Twice I have had to be reversed/turned around on the road, and both times an Inspector watched us back
Quote from: MW on October 11, 2015, 02:18:48 AM
As far as I'm aware, you don't need a banksman when reversing on public road. It can be anyone who can guide you? And in garage it must be a banksman?
@Tony @John @BU07 LGO please correct me if I'm mistaken
I've seen busrs been guided by police in the past also in Walsall the diamond and central buses usually reverse park on hatherton street by themselves! Though I think some have rear facing cameras?
A 997E just came round Holloway Circus, full circuit and back onto Smallbrook Queensway. I know Carrs Lane / High St are closed due to roadworks, is this the diversion (not even sure of the normal line of route of the 997 round there anyway)?
Quote from: Mike K on October 11, 2015, 12:33:43 PM
A 997E just came round Holloway Circus, full circuit and back onto Smallbrook Queensway. I know Carrs Lane / High St are closed due to roadworks, is this the diversion (not even sure of the normal line of route of the 997 round there anyway)?
Just seen one do that as well. No Idea what the hell diversion there is because just boarded a 934 at Bull St and it went out of town the normal way. Maybe it's just genuinely quicker going that way round than attempting Albert Street atm?
The diversion is Albert Street. I saw 2 buses go straight up to try and use Cars Lane this afternoon. A 997E tried to do a U turn at the bus gate by the tunnel under the Bullring and had to reverse the bus to get round. A 33 also went to use Carrs Lane but I didn't see where he went.
Buses that use stops on Carrs Lane were unloading at a stop on Moor Street (any stop by the looks of it, they were stopping anywhere), and turning round using Park Street and loading back up on Moor Street
Quote from: Mike K on October 11, 2015, 12:33:43 PM
A 997E just came round Holloway Circus, full circuit and back onto Smallbrook Queensway. I know Carrs Lane / High St are closed due to roadworks, is this the diversion (not even sure of the normal line of route of the 997 round there anyway)?
why isn't there a note on the drivers running board to say use division via albert st to saved time
Quote from: Mike K on October 11, 2015, 12:33:43 PM
A 997E just came round Holloway Circus, full circuit and back onto Smallbrook Queensway. I know Carrs Lane / High St are closed due to roadworks, is this the diversion (not even sure of the normal line of route of the 997 round there anyway)?
Quote from: Solo1 on October 11, 2015, 04:33:48 PM
why isn't there a note on the drivers running board to say use division via albert st to saved time
There should be. Some drivers probably don't read them. A radio call went out last night for buses to use Albert Street as there was not a notice on the boards yesterday, but there should be today.
That's not the diversion Mike, Albert Street is (Like the Sutton services use)
The Lichfield Road was closed this morning between Blackroot Rd and Four Oaks Island for a few hours this morning due to an accident. We had to take a scenic detour through Four Oaks Estate, using Blackroot Road and Wentworth Road, and back to the Island by the Train Station. The road was full of sharp speed bumps and low hanging trees, so you had to crawl your way around there, hearing all the branches crash off the tree defender
I don't know where one 6 (bus 4298) was going as I passed it on Slade Road by the Esso garage. He was heading away from Mere Green towards the 905 terminus. He made it to Sutton though as he was leaving back for Walsall as I pulled into Sutton
Darlaston & Dudley corridor was on diversion earlier as there was an accident on the Pleck railway bridge.
My 311 diverted via the Rolling Mill St Bridgeman St area, then Pleck Road down to Pleck lights then normal route.
Diversions in City tonight. Police Incident on Moor Street/Albert Street. Only in the past 20 minutes or so
16s are terminating at Priory Queensway, and 33, 51, 52, Suttons, 934 etc are all using Dale End and terminating at Old Square and loading by the courts. I imagine that will be fun for a while
I don't know what other services will be doing, Pershore Rd, Bristol Rd, Stratford Rd etc
Anyone know to a diversion in the Tipton area as I saw a 311 coming up the Black Country Route this morning when I was walking down.
Would like to know for tonight please , as it looked like missed out the Parkway stop towards Wednesbury, which is the one I need.
Quote from: Westy on October 26, 2015, 01:08:28 PM
Anyone know to a diversion in the Tipton area as I saw a 311 coming up the Black Country Route this morning when I was walking down.
Would like to know for tonight please , as it looked like missed out the Parkway stop towards Wednesbury, which is the one I need.
Nothing showing on either the NE or Network West Midlands
@Westy
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on October 26, 2015, 01:25:22 PM
Nothing showing on either the NE or Network West Midlands @Westy
Theres a notice in Wednesbury Bus Station.
Not much good there if you're waiting for a bus unless a friendly bus driver is coming the other way!
Quote from: Westy on October 26, 2015, 01:08:28 PM
Anyone know to a diversion in the Tipton area as I saw a 311 coming up the Black Country Route this morning when I was walking down.
Would like to know for tonight please , as it looked like missed out the Parkway stop towards Wednesbury, which is the one I need.
Leabrook Road closed due to gas work, 311/313 are diverted towards Walsall only via Toll End Rd and Black Country New Rd for approximately 4 days.
Quote from: 979 on October 26, 2015, 06:56:53 PM
Leabrook Road closed due to gas work, 311/313 are diverted towards Walsall only via Toll End Rd and Black Country New Rd for approximately 4 days.
311/313 was in a bit of a mess this evening. Overheard a driver saying he was running an hour late towards Walsall. don't suppose all those roadworks by the motorway island helps really.
Quote from: AV4248 on October 26, 2015, 08:45:08 PM
311/313 was in a bit of a mess this evening. Overheard a driver saying he was running an hour late towards Walsall. don't suppose all those roadworks by the motorway island helps really.
Yes it was a pain in the **** this evening!
Left work at 5. Never got in the house in Bloxwich until around 640!
Tomorrow Im at Darlaston, which I will explain about at some point this week.
Wednesday & Thursday, fingers crossed, should get a lift to Moxley Aldi.
Friday, not sure whether to take a walk to Wednesbury BS or go via Great Bridge & West Bromwich back to Walsall.
Things must be bad on the Expressway and Lichfield Rd, I just saw an Arriva Streetlite come along Heartlands Spine Road on the 110
Quote from: Kevin on November 05, 2015, 12:17:20 PM
Things must be bad on the Expressway and Lichfield Rd, I just saw an Arriva Streetlite come along Heartlands Spine Road on the 110
The Expressway is closed from City due to an accident and oil spill. I assume the Lichfield Road is like a car park. I've got it all to look forward to now!
Quote from: John on November 05, 2015, 12:22:37 PM
The Expressway is closed from City due to an accident and oil spill. I assume the Lichfield Road is like a car park. I've got it all to look forward to now!
Ha! And the temporary lights on the Park Lane diversion in Aston are stuck on red.
Good luck pal!
Quote from: Kevin on November 05, 2015, 12:17:20 PM
Things must be bad on the Expressway and Lichfield Rd, I just saw an Arriva Streetlite come along Heartlands Spine Road on the 110
I saw an Arriva Scania on the 116 heading up Jennens Road passed me on the 72 by MB college bus stop about 12ish was wondering why it came up that way
Quote from: Squiz1971 on November 05, 2015, 01:17:11 PM
I saw an Arriva Scania on the 116 heading up Jennens Road passed me on the 72 by MB college bus stop about 12ish was wondering why it came up that way
Expressway closed except for access onto M6
Another driver was saying that the Expressway was closed due to the 116 been shot at by a gun, with a bullet entering the rear window and breaking through another window exiting! I really don't believe that!
Anyway it finally reopened around half 3 this afternoon. The nice thing though that the last few weeks, the Expressway seems to flow quite well in the evening peak compared to what it used to. I sailed down it around 6pm, with the right hand 2 lanes flowing well, just people queuing to join the M6. I don't know if it is due to the contraflow working again
Quote from: John on November 05, 2015, 09:31:55 PM
Another driver was saying that the Expressway was closed due to the 116 been shot at by a gun, with a bullet entering the rear window and breaking through another window exiting! I really don't believe that!
Anyway it finally reopened around half 3 this afternoon. The nice thing though that the last few weeks, the Expressway seems to flow quite well in the evening peak compared to what it used to. I sailed down it around 6pm, with the right hand 2 lanes flowing well, just people queuing to join the M6. I don't know if it is due to the contraflow working again
It was an RTC just before the Erdington/Tyburn Road split that also had a large diesel spillage that had to be cleaned up before it could reopen
Think the Birmingham uni fireworks were the causr but I saw a 98 heading down the Bristol Read about 22:00 inbound
I have finally got my head round the evening 905 diversion as Lichfield Road is closed overnight for the next 2 weeks, ready for my last trip on Thursday evening.
It goes down the Tamworth Road from the traffic lights with Lichfield Road just past Sutton fire station, the it turns left onto Weeford Road and straight up to the terminus. You then serve the terminus and then turn right and follow the normal route back to Mere Green and terminate there. Birmingham bound buses then use the island at Mere Green to turn round and follow the normal line of route back to the terminus, then back down to the Tamworth Road and back to to the Lichfield Road
The 902 misses out Mere Green completely and used Four Oaks Rd from the island by Four Oaks Station, and then follows the 6 route from the top of Bewell Lane and then turns right onto Four Oaks Common lane back to Clarence Road
Newtown Row closed.
Now on X51 home going up to Dartmouth Circus.
I am confuse. I feel like I'm going to work not from work.
And man it's taking forever. 15 mins in we're still on the Ring Road...
RTI on Gravelly Hill shut the road around 2.30pm, so buses were using Tyburn Road and Bromford Lane back up to Kingsbury Road/Erdington. I had just got to Erdington 6 Ways Island when the call came through for diversion in both directions, so hung back until the call ended. Got some strange looks of the 11As heading down to the Tyburn Road! The diversion was soon updated while I was on the Tyburn Road to divert from City only, but thankfully the road had reopened by the time I returned.
I was already 15 late here when the call came through about the incident in Sutton and just thought I'll never make the time back now. All we had to do was skip out the Parade and use Brassington Avenue. So I shouted at the last stop on Birmingham Road that this was the stop for the town. Some people got off there, but still more come as you use the diversion route, so I had to stop safely just past The Gate pub on Mill Street to let them off. Then the same again on the way back into Birmingham, Victoria Road was chocka with buses loading so it was quite chaotic with both people and buses
2/3 is diverted around Swanshurst park due to roadworks.
Wednesfield Services (59/69/89/25) were on diversion this afternoon due to the Christmas Lights Switch on in the High St.
98/99 on diversion from five ways?
Just seen 803 come down the ring road on the 99 and turn left onto Bristol Street
Guess would be because traffic, looked quite bad up Holloway Head
Quote from: Kevin on November 28, 2015, 11:14:15 AM
98/99 on diversion from five ways?
Just seen 803 come down the ring road on the 99 and turn left onto Bristol Street
Guess would be because traffic, looked quite bad up Holloway Head
Yes I think it's due to the traffic down Bath Row and Holloway Head as you say; it was horrendous this morning. 4540 on a 126 was also heading down Bristol Street into town earlier today.
There were two different diversions for some of our services this evening.
The first one, an RTI at Tower Hill meant that the 52/A had to use the 997 route to get to Perry Barr from Perry Beeches as they could not turn onto Walsall Road to head into City, out of City was ok, as was the 28 route. The road re-opened for a short time, but was shut again for some reason.
Then just before I finished at 8pm, Lichfield Road was closed, so 65/67s had to use Long Acre, Walter Street, Rocky Lane and Cuckoo Road instead
And for some strange reason, I was picking up West Brom garage radio calls this evening, on more than one occasion
Quote from: John on December 01, 2015, 10:15:22 PM
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The first one, an RTI at Tower Hill meant that the 52/A had to use the 997 route to get to Perry Barr from Perry Beeches as they could not turn onto Walsall Road to head into City, out of City was ok, as was the 28 route. The road re-opened for a short time, but was shut again for some reason.
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When was the accident?
Cause I got off the 51 at about 19:15 just when Police were there closing off the southbound carriageway but couldn't see anything on my way up to indicate there was a crash
Quote from: Kevin on December 02, 2015, 07:30:01 AM
When was the accident?
Cause I got off the 51 at about 19:15 just when Police were there closing off the southbound carriageway but couldn't see anything on my way up to indicate there was a crash
I think that might have been when police re-shut the road. It would have been around half 6 ish when the road was first closed. The second radio call (when the road was shortly reopened) said the damages vehicles were moved into the bus stop City bound at Tower Hill (as it couldn't be served) so it must have happened at the lights
Due to a Police Incident -
The 11 is currently diverted -
Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Drews Lane, Bromford Lane
Quote from: 2206 on December 03, 2015, 04:35:45 PM
Due to a Police Incident -
The 11 is currently diverted -
Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Drews Lane, Bromford Lane
Suspect package left outside Bromford Police Station
Quote from: Tony on December 03, 2015, 04:41:24 PM
Suspect package left outside Bromford Police Station
Oh dear oh dear
Bromford normal.
11Cs now turning right into Soho Rd, left onto Grove Lane (101 route), then right at the bottom to join normal route. Heavy traffic on Soho Rd apparently.
Quote from: MW on December 03, 2015, 06:41:17 PM
Bromford normal.
11Cs now turning right into Soho Rd, left onto Grove Lane (101 route), then right at the bottom to join normal route. Heavy traffic on Soho Rd apparently.
@MW https://twitter.com/brumpolice/status/672465026222026752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/replay-bromford-lane-reopened-suspicious-10545858
Quote from: 2206 on December 03, 2015, 06:44:07 PM
@MW
https://twitter.com/brumpolice/status/672465026222026752?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/replay-bromford-lane-reopened-suspicious-10545858
Yes I know what happened. At the time I posted, it was normal line of route as I had just gone through it...
Diversions and traffic chaos around Walmley this lunchtime. Not sure where the problem actually lies, but Igo's 167 and 168 certainly going off piste and heading through the Village rather than the "Oak 'n Ash" estate. I don't think any NXWM services are on diversion, but the 71 etc. are subject to 5-10m delay, I reckon. Also two northbound 914's noted running within a minute of each other, so possibly problems elsewhere as well?
Cock up by driver or maybe pre planned between the 39 & 79 drivers?
1884 has missed out Rough Hay on the 39!
Advance notice has been given of major repair works to the Riland Road / Coleshill Road (Sutton Coldfield) railway bridge, being planned for February 2016 and lasting between 14 and 18 weeks, depending on whether you believe Network Rail or Birmingham City Council. Not sure if they're planning a major repair or a complete rebuild like the adjacent Rectory Road bridge.
With that bridge totally closed, there will have to be diversions to the 15, 71, 75, 110, 167, 604, 904 and 914. I'm assuming that the outbound services will have to use Mill Street, Coleshill Street and down under the Rectory Road bridge to Good Hope, with the 604 and 167 peeling off down Riland Road and left onto Coleshill Road, back on route (I think that will still be viable). Inbound services will presumably run the reverse, and round the ring road to access South Parade for the Sutton terminating services. Unless John at PB or anyone else has heard anything different ....
In any event it sounds like a great recipe for traffic chaos. The roundabout at Holy Trinity Church, with buses waiting to turn right into Coleshill Road, has pretty good potential for major tailbacks in all directions! As I understand it, householders are to be leafleted in the new year with suggested alternative routes for car-drivers. The cynic in me suggests it might be better to work from home .....
All services using Broad Street in Wolverhampton are diverted this afternoon. The gates are across the road with a HGV in the middle.
Towards the bus station, the diversion for the 2, 10, 11, 32 and 33 is Stafford Street, Lichfield Street, Pipers Row, Ring Road, bus station and back to normal line of route.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on December 09, 2015, 04:36:07 PM
All services using Broad Street in Wolverhampton are diverted this afternoon. The gates are across the road with a HGV in the middle.
Towards the bus station, the diversion for the 2, 10, 11, 32 and 33 is Stafford Street, Lichfield Street, Pipers Row, Ring Road, bus station and back to normal line of route.
A teenager has been stabbed on Broad Street.
Quote from: Nathan on December 09, 2015, 04:40:34 PM
A teenager has been stabbed on Broad Street.
Not a nice one at all then. There seemed to be no sign of the emergency services when I saw it so I did question why it was closed.
WB 42/43 currently on diversion in the Bourne Avenue area due to a broken down Diamond bus
255/6 currently on diversion from the Penn Rd due to a police incident.
Quote from: Nathan on December 28, 2015, 10:30:08 AM
255/6 currently on diversion from the Penn Rd due to a police incident.
Apparently a woman's house blew up due to gas explosion. It was on the news 8:00 this morning also due to the damage the house has since collapsed
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 28, 2015, 12:05:39 PM
Apparently a woman's house blew up due to gas explosion. It was on the news 8:00 this morning also due to the damage the house has since collapsed
Ouch
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 28, 2015, 12:05:39 PM
Apparently a woman's house blew up due to gas explosion. It was on the news 8:00 this morning also due to the damage the house has since collapsed
I already knew the circumstances. Just didn't feel i needed to elaborate on 'police incident' as it is irrelevent to a bus forum. The fact that buses are diverted as a result is the point that is relevent to the thread. I heard that buses are going down Lea Rd but couldn't hear the diversion route over the radio clearly.
Quote from: Nathan on December 28, 2015, 12:37:38 PM
I already knew the circumstances. Just didn't feel i needed to elaborate on 'police incident' as it is irrelevent to a bus forum. The fact that buses are diverted as a result is the point that is relevent to the thread. I heard that buses are going down Lea Rd but couldn't hear the diversion route over the radio clearly.
Lea Road, Stubbs Road then back on to normal line of route on Penn Road
Quote from: Nathan on December 28, 2015, 12:37:38 PM
I already knew the circumstances. Just didn't feel i needed to elaborate on 'police incident' as it is irrelevent to a bus forum. The fact that buses are diverted as a result is the point that is relevent to the thread. I heard that buses are going down Lea Rd but couldn't hear the diversion route over the radio clearly.
Fair enough my bad
@Nathan
Quote from: WN on December 28, 2015, 12:43:34 PM
Lea Road, Stubbs Road then back on to normal line of route on Penn Road
Cheers
@WN.
No worries
@Squiz1971
Quote from: Nathan on December 28, 2015, 01:36:56 PM
Cheers @WN.
No worries @Squiz1971
Good thing is the woman is out alive, a miracle according to WMFS
Saw 222 branded 828 at 11.20am turning right out of Bromley Lane on to Stream Road heading for Kingswinford. Bus appeared to be in service as had 222 displayed & had at least two passengers on board.
There was an accident on Bromley Lane earlier, not sure if driver was just lost as he was completely off route
Quote from: Winston on January 05, 2016, 11:54:50 AM
Saw 222 branded 828 at 11.20am turning right out of Bromley Lane on to Stream Road heading for Kingswinford. Bus appeared to be in service as had 222 displayed & had at least two passengers on board.
There was an accident on Bromley Lane earlier, not sure if driver was just lost as he was completely off route
RTC at Blewiit Street / Commonside, that was the diversion put out by control
The 76 is on a diversion after a RTC on Wheelers/Hollybank road.
Something is up on Birchfield Road at the Trinity Road lights into City. I saw a 33 using the overpass on my way back to the garage, and just passed it again heading into town and there are 3 or 4 buses stuck at the lights with their hazzards on. I hadn't heard anything over the radio
Quote from: John on January 14, 2016, 01:55:48 PM
Something is up on Birchfield Road at the Trinity Road lights into City. I saw a 33 using the overpass on my way back to the garage, and just passed it again heading into town and there are 3 or 4 buses stuck at the lights with their hazzards on. I hadn't heard anything over the radio
A Mercedes car stuck on the stop line for 45 minutes
RTC outside Good Hope around half 5 this evening. 904/914s diverted via Coleshill Road and Reddicap Heath Road. I was going to loop around the town to enter the Parade, but the inspector on my bus said to go up Coleshill Street by the Kings Arms (which I never thought of!). I don't know if the 71 had a different diversion but I saw one coming down the Lichfield Road, I guess he used Tamworth Road and drove past the college
WN59 appears to be on diversion due to snow. It can't serve Griffith's Drive loop. Buses are turning from Lichfield Rd onto Linthouse Lane (missing out Gala Bingo and Peacock Ave) then right onto Griffith's Drive, serving bottom of Griffith's Drive (like the 28) then right onto Peacock Ave resuming NLR.
Also, WN2 currently terminating at Showell Circus. It cannot serve Kempthorne Ave, Hammond Ave and Old Fallings Lane.
Quote from: Tony on January 14, 2016, 02:02:44 PM
A Mercedes car stuck on the stop line for 45 minutes
Not caught fire had it? :D :D :D
The 94 and 70 are on diversion this afternoon due to a police incident 4288 was going towards Chelmsley Wood on the 94 it went down Stechford Lane at The Fox And Goose about 5 minutes ago.
Dose anyone know the full diversion?
Think the Wellington Road is closed in Perry Barr. Just seen an 11A coming down the Birchfield road in service and a E200 on the 54 stuck in traffic coming down Heathfield Road
16s diverted between Hamstead Village and Wellington Road last night, all the way past my house and through Perry Barr
No warning about Hamstead Hill being closed, not even for the residents
WN's 25 is diverted this morning.
From Wednesfield: March End Road, Lakefield Road, Lichfield Road, Stubby Lane, Broad Lane South, Fibbersley and back to normal line of route.
Towards Wednesfield it's the opposite of above.
Quote from: NXWM Spectra on January 27, 2016, 08:27:49 AM
WN's 25 is diverted this morning.
From Wednesfield: March End Road, Lakefield Road, Lichfield Road, Stubby Lane, Broad Lane South, Fibbersley and back to normal line of route.
Towards Wednesfield it's the opposite of above.
Just reverted back to normal route. There was a police incident on Waddensbrook Lane
Quote from: Kevin on January 26, 2016, 07:21:49 AM
16s diverted between Hamstead Village and Wellington Road last night, all the way past my house and through Perry Barr
No warning about Hamstead Hill being closed, not even for the residents
Worthwhile extra post.... Apparently some drivers don't even know which way to go, me sister told me.she saw a 16 going down Dyas Avenue from the Walsall road down towards Hamstead
98, 99 and 126 were diverted today -
continued down Ilington Row Middleway and Lea Bank Middleway until they got to the Bristol Road then Bristol Street, Smallbrook Queensway, normal line of route.
Quote from: 2206 on January 30, 2016, 03:41:12 PM
98, 99 and 126 were diverted today -
continued down Ilington Row Middleway and Lea Bank Middleway until they got to the Bristol Road then Bristol Street, Smallbrook Queensway, normal line of route.
Assuming this is because of increasingly bad traffic on Holloway Head again on a Saturday? It's becoming a bit of a shambles down there at times. Quite a few buses were on the same diversion a few weeks back.
Quote from: Mike K on January 30, 2016, 03:59:10 PM
Assuming this is because of increasingly bad traffic on Holloway Head again on a Saturday? It's becoming a bit of a shambles down there at times. Quite a few buses were on the same diversion a few weeks back.
Yes because of bad traffic on Holloway Head and Bath Row.
Quote from: 2206 on January 30, 2016, 03:41:12 PM
98, 99 and 126 were diverted today -
continued down Ilington Row Middleway and Lea Bank Middleway until they got to the Bristol Road then Bristol Street, Smallbrook Queensway, normal line of route.
The 80 I was on earlier was diverted the same way too.
Just seen a 28 come along Bromford Drive and turn up Chipperfield Road to go back onto Coleshill Road about 10 mins ago not sure about any other routes (94,56,70) coming that way came as a shock as a 72 went town way a couple of mins earlier.
Unless the driver was very lost lol there must be problems on Coleshill Road from the Fox & Goose to the Hunters Moon as that is 1 big diversion to come that way around
Quote from: Squiz1971 on January 31, 2016, 06:43:29 PM
Just seen a 28 come along Bromford Drive and turn up Chipperfield Road to go back onto Coleshill Road about 10 mins ago not sure about any other routes (94,56,70) coming that way came as a shock as a 72 went town way a couple of mins earlier.
Unless the driver was very lost lol there must be problems on Coleshill Road from the Fox & Goose to the Hunters Moon as that is 1 big diversion to come that way around
There are overnight road closures, I think at Spitfire Island (around there anyway) this week. The 67 is also on Diversion. I think entering from Kingsbury Road and looping all around the estate before rejoining the route on Tangmere Drive. I can not remember the exact diversions that were posted last week, they are usually long diversions when the roads around the island are closed
It isn't the first time that the 28 has had to use Chipperfield Road for a planned diversion, but again another long diversion
Quote from: John on January 31, 2016, 06:52:05 PM
There are overnight road closures, I think at Spitfire Island (around there anyway) this week. The 67 is also on Diversion. I think entering from Kingsbury Road and looping all around the estate before rejoining the route on Tangmere Drive. I can not remember the exact diversions that were posted last week, they are usually long diversions when the roads around the island are closed
It isn't the first time that the 28 has had to use Chipperfield Road for a planned diversion, but again another long diversion
Cheers
@John I take it its the Bordesley Green destination going up & Great Barr going down??? As I didn't quite register the destination only the route number as I was at a funny angle to front of the bus
Quote from: Squiz1971 on January 31, 2016, 07:10:04 PM
Cheers @John I take it its the Bordesley Green destination going up & Great Barr going down??? As I didn't quite register the destination only the route number as I was at a funny angle to front of the bus
I would think so yes (Great Barr bound buses turns left into Chipperfield Road off Coleshill Road coming from Fox & Goose). But I'm not 100% certain
Quote from: John on January 31, 2016, 07:14:50 PM
I would think so yes (Great Barr bound buses turns left into Chipperfield Road off Coleshill Road coming from Fox & Goose). But I'm not 100% certain
They've had to be taken off Chipperfield Road, because of broken windows, general yobism
Portland Road is currently closed due to a police incident, so the 80 has continued up City Road to Bearwood and then followed the 82 down to Cape Hill where it turned left at the lights and continued it's normal route.
914s on diversions overnight for a few nights due to roadworks in Walmley Village. Turn left onto the Chester Road at the Bagot, up to The Yenton. Turn right onto the Birmingham Road, and down to Wylde Green Road back down to Walmley. Reverse for the other direction. Losing about 10 minutes a trip on this one. I was 20 odd minutes late getting back into garage
904s are using Webster Way/Thimble End Road. But there is also an unplanned closure of The Reddicap tonight so they are having to use the 914 route into Falcon Lodge, the radio call was just going out as I finished at 9.30 tonight
Quote from: Mike K on January 30, 2016, 03:59:10 PM
Assuming this is because of increasingly bad traffic on Holloway Head again on a Saturday? It's becoming a bit of a shambles down there at times. Quite a few buses were on the same diversion a few weeks back.
Got a ride on 2130 today on the 98 took 20 - 25 minnutes get from Five Way to the City Centre.
WN25/8 and WA41 have been unable to serve Union St and Willenhall Town Centre (Temple Bar and Pinson Rx are impassable causing the 25 to divert) due to a building fire. I'm unsure on the diversion for 28/41's but 25's are (Towards Pendeford Business Prk) The Dale, Willenhall Rd, Right onto Neachells Lane, Right onto Watery Lane, Left onto Noose Lane then left onto Fibbersley onto NLR. Reverse going in the opposite direction.
Quote from: Nathan on February 06, 2016, 03:10:51 PM
WN25/8 and WA41 have been unable to serve Union St and Willenhall Town Centre (Temple Bar and Pinson Rx are impassable causing the 25 to divert) due to a building fire. I'm unsure on the diversion for 28/41's but 25's are (Towards Pendeford Business Prk) The Dale, Willenhall Rd, Right onto Neachells Lane, Right onto Watery Lane, Left onto Noose Lane then left onto Fibbersley onto NLR. Reverse going in the opposite direction.
Couldn't they have sent the 40/41 to Lion Hotel / Upper Lichfield Street(?) where the 326 stops near Morrisons?
Buses are currently diverted off Albert Street & Dale End towards Corporation Street due to the roadworks that have uncovered the original tramtracks I mention in the other thread. The contractors have put this sign up to make sure buses don't go up there
The sign doesn't work though, and this driver had to reverse back up the road to avoid going under a low bridge
WA934 on diversion due to an accident on Beacon Road. Going towards Walsall, it turns right at Buffet Island, following the Dual Carriageway to The Queslett pub. When it reaches the island where The Queslett is located, it turns left and follows the 997 route all the way to Barr Beacon. To Birmingham is reverse of above. However the diversion is causing major delays to the 934/5/6/7/7A.
Park Road is closed on the 9 route from Colly Lane to Park Lane. So the 9 is currently on diversion following the 002 route to Netherend Lane then the 004 route back to the 9 route by Park Lane.
YW's 3 is on diversion.
Diversions around merry hill tonight due to road closures at merry hill resurfacing
Theirs a car crash on Sutton Road in Erdington and I saw 1875 just behind it with hazards on indicating he couldn't really go anywhere. I'm assuming a diversion will take place for all routes inbound to Erdington
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on February 19, 2016, 07:40:46 PM
Theirs a car crash on Sutton Road in Erdington and I saw 1875 just behind it with hazards on indicating he couldn't really go anywhere. I'm assuming a diversion will take place for all routes inbound to Erdington
Might use Orphanage Road from The Yenton down to Erdington Fire Station to come out at the end of the High Street
I've just popped down to the garage, and there is currently a Police van blocking the road (not the underpass) at the stop after Wellhead Lane into City on the main A34 heading up to Perry Barr island.
I guess 33/907s are using Wellhead Lane to Aston Lane, and turning right to the island. 51/52s might be using the overpass and coming off at the first junction to regain normal route
Due to an accident on Broad Street all services that serves Broard Street are diverted - 22, 23, 24, 29, 9, 140, 141, 127, 128, 129.
There are also around 15 buses stuck on Broad Street with possibly a 494* E400 parked at the front.
The diversion for Harborne Serives is -
Normal line of route until Broad Street - then - Broad Street, Sheepcote Street, St Vincent Street, Summer Hill Street, Summer Hill Road, Newhall Hill, Graham Street, Newhall Street, Lionel Street, Ludgate Hill, Great Charles Street Queensway, Livery Street, normal line of route till Suffolk Street Queensway, Then its Great Charles Street Queensway, Newhall Street, Graham Street, Newhall Hill, Summer Hill Road, Summer Hill, Street, St Vincent Street, Sheepcote Street, Broard Street, Normal Line Of Route -
Hagley Road services are diverted towards the City Centre only - Normal line of route until Broad Street - then - Broad Street, Sheepcote Street, St Vincent Street, Summer Hill Street, Summer Hill Road, Newhall Hill, Graham Street, Newhall Street, Lionel Street, Ludgate Hill, Great Charles Street Queensway, Snow Hill Queensway, Normal Line Of Route.
Do we know which diversion route the 51/X51s were taking today with the Birmingham Road been closed?
The only way I can see is to use Broadway to Sutton Road, and over the Beacon to Asda Queslett, and Queslett Road to Scott Arms. A lengthy diversion missing out a lot of stops (for the 51 anyway)
Quote from: John on February 24, 2016, 08:03:25 PM
Do we know which diversion route the 51/X51s were taking today with the Birmingham Road been closed?
The only way I can see is to use Broadway to Sutton Road, and over the Beacon to Asda Queslett, and Queslett Road to Scott Arms. A lengthy diversion missing out a lot of stops (for the 51 anyway)
That was the one!
900 on diversion in Allesley. We firstly missed out Allesley Village (I'm not sure if this is part of the diversion) and went straight down Pickford Way. Holyhead Road is shut so we've been diverted down Allesley Old Road then Four Pounds Ave before returning to normal line of route.
Also been diverted straight over the Ring Road to Pool Meadow since a lot of the City Centre is shut due to a Marathon.
This is the one information poster put up by NX in the city centre. Good luck if you want to find out where routes are diverted and don't have access to Internet. Surely all OAPs are smartphone enabled in the 21st century.
https://www.flickr.com/gp/92409298@N06/YG4089
Apparently later this week Hamstead Hill is closed again for resurfacing. Official diversion is apparently in place for the 54/54A (even though I'm sure it's finished by the time the works start) to run direct from Hamstead to Perry Barr, then round to Handsworth Wood to pick up the route back to Perry Barr.
Had to lol at that one
Diversion on the 81 and 126 due to a RTC on the Birmingham New Road this morning.
The diversion is a follows towards Dudley : turning right off the Birmingham New Road at Roseville onto Mason Street following the road onto Chad Road then left onto Park Road down to the traffic lights. The bus then follows the 82 line of route through Wrens Nest before rejoining the priory Road and NLOR.
This was heard over the radio at 7:28 AM. Delays of over 25 Minutes apparently.
EDIT: diversion has now changed Mason Road, Chad Road, Park Road then left onto Sedgley Road West NLOR
24 diverted down Quinton Road West? Not too sure of the details, but had witnessed two turning left, terminus-bound.
The 65 was diverted for a short time this morning due to an overturned car on Slade Road. They were using Reservoir Road and Gravelly Hill North to Salford Circus, missing out the whole of Slade Road
66 (inbound only) currently diverted in Nechells. Not sure where it's going but I know it's gone around my bus stop on Elliot Street. Only found out after over half hour wait when the 3rd driver going the other way leaned out and told me on his way past
Quote from: Kevin on March 22, 2016, 06:40:02 PM
66 (inbound only) currently diverted in Nechells. Not sure where it's going but I know it's gone around my bus stop on Elliot Street. Only found out after over half hour wait when the 3rd driver going the other way leaned out and told me on his way past
Overturned car on Cuckoo Road
Quote from: Tony on March 22, 2016, 06:56:34 PM
Overturned car on Cuckoo Road
Or, as I've just found out, an overturned lorry. On the roundabout. Made me curious why only inbound journeys did it but actually makes a bit of sense, think the outbound jounrneys just missed out stab city altogether
Tennal Road in Harborne is closed to vehicles coming from the city direction so the 99 is turning right at the roundabout at the bottom of War Lane and going up Fellows Lane - never seen a bus use Fellows Lane in that direction before. Presumably then via Court Oak Rd, Tennal Lane and Tennal Rd to normal line of route.
The sewer has collapsed again on Gravely Hill North heading into City. Outbound is fine, but City bound buses are having to use Wood End Road, Bromford Lane, turn round in the cut through, and back up to Kingsbury Road to get back to normal line of route
Just saw an MMC and 3301 turn right at Newhall Hill; going towards Jewellery Quarter. Anyone got any details?
Quote from: clayderman on April 02, 2016, 03:44:33 PM
Just saw an MMC and 3301 turn right at Newhall Hill; going towards Jewellery Quarter. Anyone got any details?
3301 was on the 9 so 9 must be on diversion as well as most services I presume
Quote from: clayderman on April 02, 2016, 03:44:33 PM
Just saw an MMC and 3301 turn right at Newhall Hill; going towards Jewellery Quarter. Anyone got any details?
Vintage bus broken down, can't turn left.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on April 02, 2016, 04:01:00 PM
3301 was on the 9 so 9 must be on diversion as well as most services I presume
Quote from: 979 on April 02, 2016, 04:49:05 PM
Vintage bus broken down, can't turn left.
Thanks
@979 - though, was on 4745 (on the 87) at the time, and I saw it. I did mention it in another thread, but had forgot to mention it here. It was YW's own 3225. 4745 made the left turn, down Newhall Hill. Was quite a tight turn.
Quote from: clayderman on April 02, 2016, 03:47:03 PM
3225. Broken down on Newhall Hill. I presume this caused the MMC/3301 diversion what I mentioned in the Diversions thread? ???
Looks like the whole of the Birchfield Flyover is closed at the moment which means services 907, 934E, 937A, 997 and X51 are diverting via the 33/51 route into City.
Not sure if it's going to be in both directions, but the stop city bound on Washwood Heath Road, Saltley gate, has a notice saying it will be closed from 7pm tonight until 6am on 30th April. Passengers advised to use Alum Rock Road stops instead.
Whilst road works and/or resurfacing is unavoidable, it's very short notice.
Just looked at the NX site. It's quite a long diversion, missing out Washwood Heath Road completely. Due to the resurfacing works going as far Lime Tree Road (where the old bus garage is) it means that Highfield Road cannot be used, so buses carrying on up Alum Rock Road, Burney Lane, Stechford Lane.
Alum Rock Road will be even worse than usual for traffic 😔
Quote from: 2206 on April 04, 2016, 03:54:20 PM
Are the 55, 56, 94 and 70 diverted all day?
56 won't be as that is an evening bus only apart from sundays but the 72 will be affected somehow as well
Quote from: Squiz1971 on April 04, 2016, 03:58:23 PM
56 won't be as that is an evening bus only apart from sundays but the 72 will be affected somehow as well
Yes but it will be diverted in the evenings won't it?
Quote from: 2206 on April 04, 2016, 03:59:49 PM
Yes but it will be diverted in the evenings won't it?
Yes you are quite right my apologies
@2206 and it will be fun for the next 4 weeks
Quote from: Gareth on April 04, 2016, 03:31:38 PM
Not sure if it's going to be in both directions, but the stop city bound on Washwood Heath Road, Saltley gate, has a notice saying it will be closed from 7pm tonight until 6am on 30th April. Passengers advised to use Alum Rock Road stops instead.
Whilst road works and/or resurfacing is unavoidable, it's very short notice.
Perhaps it's been badly written, but I'm under the impression its shut nightly 1900-0600 up until the end of the month, rather than completely shut until the end of April.
Maybe it just evenings? The website says work is not happening on Saturday and Sunday evenings, but the 56 is listed as being affected.
The sign on the bus stop makes it sound like it's closed inclusively, yet the website makes it sound like evenings only.
There's also something on the NX website about a diversion around the roundabout on Nechells parkway, and they're all diverted up Nechells Park Road and Aston Church Rd
Quote from: Kevin on April 04, 2016, 06:15:10 PM
There's also something on the NX website about a diversion around the roundabout on Nechells parkway, and they're all diverted up Nechells Park Road and Aston Church Rd
As Washwood Heath Road is closed at Aston Church Road that would be a bit difficult plus there are road works on Aston Church Road anyway as half the road is up it would be a very tight turn to go down there or up there as well. I believe that is for the closure of Saltley Island for resurfacing even though it has already been done earlier this year or late last year. Looks like an old April Fool to me
There is no notice at the stop near Foley Road on the Washwood Heath Road (Towards the City Centre two stops after the a Fox And Goose.) Just passed that stop 5 minutes ago and there was 4 people waiting for a bus towards the City Centre, that won't turn up due to the diversion.
Quote from: Gareth on April 04, 2016, 05:38:29 PM
Maybe it just evenings? The website says work is not happening on Saturday and Sunday evenings, but the 56 is listed as being affected.
The sign on the bus stop makes it sound like it's closed inclusively, yet the website makes it sound like evenings only.
It's just buses between 19:00 and 06:00 the 55, 70 and 94 were all using the Washwood Heath Road today up until 7PM
As the notice at Saltley was attached with a tiny bit of cellotape, if there was one at all stops, they've probably all been ripped off!
Gravelly Hill North is shut heading into City so services are on diversion. NX are diverting via Wood End Rd, Bromford Lane (where they make a U-Turn) then following the 914 route to the Expressway. However Arriva are diverting via Reservoir Rd, Slade Rd and Lichfield Rd into City.
Quote from: Gareth on April 04, 2016, 07:43:51 PM
As the notice at Saltley was attached with a tiny bit of cellotape, if there was one at all stops, they've probably all been ripped off!
They've put one up now,
The notice makes it look as though its only the 94 thats diverted and its all day.
It say 94 services are diverted, nothing about the 55, 55A, 56 or, 70 though.
Quote from: 2206 on April 05, 2016, 07:52:57 PM
They've put one up now,
The notice makes it look as though its only the 94 thats diverted and its all day.
It say 94 services are diverted, nothing about the 55, 55A, 56 or, 70 though.
That is because the 55/A will be going up Burney Lane from Stechford Road then onto Alum Rock Road to Saltley Gate as they used to do about 8-9 years ago. As for the 56/70 because they are BC routes not PB maybe BC haven't as yet got around to putting signs up about their diversions could be very wrong of course & will get shafted about it but hey ho
@2206
Quote from: Squiz1971 on April 05, 2016, 08:03:32 PM
That is because the 55/A will be going up Burney Lane from Stechford Road then onto Alum Rock Road to Saltley Gate as they used to do about 8-9 years ago. As for the 56/70 because they are BC routes not PB maybe BC haven't as yet got around to putting signs up about their diversions could be very wrong of course & will get shafted about it but hey ho @2206
But the 55/55A are still diverted away from the Washwood Heath Road so it should include those routes as someone may think they can still get a 55 from that stop.
Quote from: 2206 on April 05, 2016, 08:06:19 PM
But the 55/55A are still diverted away from the Washwood Heath Road so it should include those routes as someone may think they can still get a 55 from that stop.
I agree totally unless on the 55/A there are diversion notices on them already stating the after 7pm diversions for the 2 routes
Quote from: 2206 on April 04, 2016, 07:20:03 PM
There is no notice at the stop near Foley Road on the Washwood Heath Road (Towards the City Centre two stops after the a Fox And Goose.) Just passed that stop 5 minutes ago and there was 4 people waiting for a bus towards the City Centre, that won't turn up due to the diversion.
It's just buses between 19:00 and 06:00 the 55, 70 and 94 were all using the Washwood Heath Road today up until 7PM
Someones ripped down some of the diversion notices on the Washwood Heath Road including those two stops.
Just bits of sellotape left where they were.
529 currently on diversion at Portobello roundabout due to a broken down Arriva bus blocking the island
Quote from: Tony on April 08, 2016, 05:36:19 PM
529 currently on diversion at Portobello roundabout due to a broken down Arriva bus blocking the island
Was the Arriva on a 326 or out of service?
Quote from: Tony on April 08, 2016, 05:36:19 PM
529 currently on diversion at Portobello roundabout due to a broken down Arriva bus blocking the island
Guessing the diversion is via ASSA Abloy & the back of Willenhall Park (the 57 route)?
Quarry Bank High st closed one way apparently this coming week (7pm-3am only) so buses will use St Anne's Road/Quarry Road/Coppice Lane. Resurfacing works apparently. Full closure on the evening of Monday 18th April too.
246/256/257 to remain on diversion too
Quote from: pndriver on April 10, 2016, 08:04:08 PM
246/256/257 to remain on diversion too
Guess they been able to have it extended by the council then? When I spoke to the inspectors the other day they said that the council said it had to be done by the 10th and that they'd had the application rejected.
Quote from: Dom on April 10, 2016, 08:11:37 PM
Guess they been able to have it extended by the council then? When I spoke to the inspectors the other day they said that the council said it had to be done by the 10th and that they'd had the application rejected.
Most of last week there was nobody working there anyway
Quote from: pndriver on April 10, 2016, 08:35:46 PM
Most of last week there was nobody working there anyway
I saw. It's a wonder as to how they haven't finished LMAO
Quote from: Dom on April 10, 2016, 08:59:29 PM
I saw. It's a wonder as to how they haven't finished LMAO
Dudley news is wrong and it's normal line of route :D
Quote from: pndriver on April 11, 2016, 06:52:18 AM
Dudley news is wrong and it's normal line of route :D
Oh they did finish it then.
Quote from: Dom on April 11, 2016, 07:33:38 AM
Oh they did finish it then.
It was open at 3pm yesterday when i went through it
There's some nice diversions in place around merry hill tonight due to curry bonk road closures
And by the look of it the 243/4 will be running late
Quote from: karl724223 on April 12, 2016, 07:14:55 PM
There's some nice diversions in place around merry hill tonight due to curry bonk road closures
And by the look of it the 243/4 will be running late
They already are 2 in convoy
Quote from: karl724223 on April 12, 2016, 07:14:55 PM
There's some nice diversions in place around merry hill tonight due to curry bonk road closures
And by the look of it the 243/4 will be running late
Indeed, in place tomorrow, thursday and friday night too. Then a full closure next Monday. Can understand the 243 being worse off as it is having to go via Coppice Lane to Cradley Heath then go back up the Park Road roundabout just to go back to it's normal route whereas the others need just go to the rail station. Not a huge distance but all adds up I suppose!
The 208 meanwhile seems to have given up using the high street recently (that is not to say it is ignoring it completely though). On a number of days I have seen it go via Saltwells now even both ways, presumably to avoid the traffic from the roadworks at the top of the high street. Makes sense really when it rejoins the route around Dudley Wood anyway.
Seems like Brookvale Road may be closed as an 11E to Bearwood has come down the Aldridge Road past the dog track in Perry Barr
Plus an incident in Sutton this afternoon shut Victoria Street so all traffic was diverted through Lower Parade
Dudley Rd services on diversion.
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/emergency-services/2016/04/14/scaffolding-collapses-on-busy-dudley-road-in-birmingham/
Coming home from work today, saw one of PBs mini E200s heading down Birchfield Road from the Perry Barr roundabout ~18:30 seemingly in service (people on board) displaying "54A Tanhouse Avenue".
Can't even begin to guess which way it was going
Quarry bank high street and mount pleasant in full closure tonight. Was not expecting that. Thought that was on this coming Monday. Maybe they are running ahead but I did ask someone manning the road closure and they said possibly another week of evening closures?
Tonight they are working on the middle of the junction so only traffic using the A4036 can travel. All other traffic diverted via coppice lane/merry hill as usual.
I know there's diversions for the Vaisakhi festival in Handsworth, but I just saw an 11C in service on the ring road in Newtown!! Man that's quite far off route
Quote from: Kevin on April 24, 2016, 03:11:05 PM
I know there's diversions for the Vaisakhi festival in Handsworth, but I just saw an 11C in service on the ring road in Newtown!! Man that's quite far off route
Was on the 11 a few years back when that vaisakhi was on and it diverted via winson green prison to hockley circus then newton ring road to A34 and down to perry barr
Quote from: Lukeee on April 25, 2016, 11:17:11 PM
Was on the 11 a few years back when that vaisakhi was on and it diverted via winson green prison to hockley circus then newton ring road to A34 and down to perry barr
That's what it did this time.
At about 14:00 some of the Birchfield Road services were diverted in the City Centre. Including 4495 on the 52 and a 51 Branded and Sutton Lines Branded E400.
James Watt Queensway, Dale End, Newtown Street, Corporation Street, The Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, Normal Line Of Route.
Quote from: 2206 on April 30, 2016, 03:37:46 PM
At about 14:00 some of the Birchfield Road services were diverted in the City Centre. Including 4495 on the 52 and a 51 Branded and Sutton Lines Branded E400.
James Watt Queensway, Dale End, Newtown Street, Corporation Street, The Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, Normal Line Of Route
Air ambulance, maybe? ??? If not, can someone inform me of that 'set' diversion? I recall somebody stating that there is a diversion set in place, in the evnt of the air ambulance landing at the Childrens Hospital..
Quote from: clayderman on April 30, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
Air ambulance, maybe? ??? If not, can someone inform me of that 'set' diversion? I recall somebody stating that there is a diversion set in place, in the evnt of the air ambulance landing at the Childrens Hospital..
4853 on the 33 and a B6TL ALX400 on the 67 used the normal line of route into the City Centre at about the same time though?
Quote from: 2206 on April 30, 2016, 03:54:28 PM
4853 on the 33 and a B7TL ALX400 on the 67 used the normal line of route into the City Centre at about the same time though?
I guess that threw my speculation out of the water.. :P
Quote from: clayderman on April 30, 2016, 03:53:36 PM
Air ambulance, maybe? ??? If not, can someone inform me of that 'set' diversion? I recall somebody stating that there is a diversion set in place, in the evnt of the air ambulance landing at the Childrens Hospital..
Diversion for the Air Ambulance is to use Snow Hill Queensway, and St. Chad's Queensway back to Lancaster Circus
Quote from: 2206 on April 30, 2016, 03:37:46 PM
At about 14:00 some of the Birchfield Road services were diverted in the City Centre. Including 4495 on the 52 and a 51 Branded and Sutton Lines Branded E400.
James Watt Queensway, Dale End, Newtown Street, Corporation Street, The Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, Normal Line Of Route.
Think it was just traffic issues. Had 3 X51s in the space of as many minutes heading out of town earlier
Quote from: Kevin on April 30, 2016, 05:08:47 PM
Think it was just traffic issues. Had 3 X51s in the space of as many minutes heading out of town earlier
Were any adjusted?
Quote from: Dom on April 30, 2016, 05:13:26 PM
Were any adjusted?
One had nobody on board buy all were in service and all running full route by the looks of it
AG 1 and 31 diverted -
Westley Road, Fox Hollies Road, Olton Boulevard East, normal line of route.
4037 was stuck on Shirley Road while on a 1 to Gospel Oak.
Noticed the 11A was on diversion earlier from Erdington to Perry Barr due to the temporary traffic lights near Witton. I was taken by surprise when one passed Perry Common Library earlier coming up from Erdington before turning left to follow the 907 route.
the 97 coming off the meadway turning left towards whittington oval turning left again heading towards church road right at church road right at audley road then the 14 route back towards the meadway due to resurfacing about 3 years ago
Appears to be a problem on the Wa 4 as sister has reported in saying she has been diverted via Bescot.
Anyone know anymore?
Quote from: Westy on May 19, 2016, 06:44:56 PM
Appears to be a problem on the Wa 4 as sister has reported in saying she has been diverted via Bescot.
Anyone know anymore?
'Police Incident' on West Bromwich Road
Quote from: Tony on May 19, 2016, 07:14:54 PM
'Police Incident' on West Bromwich Road
Did this affect the junction 9 area as my 313 driver tonight(you may know the lady concerned!) said she had to be diverted from j9 up the m6 to j10 then along the Wolverhampton Road to the Manor then down to Pleck that way last night?
Quote from: Westy on May 20, 2016, 07:14:10 PM
Did this affect the junction 9 area as my 313 driver tonight(you may know the lady concerned!) said she had to be diverted from j9 up the m6 to j10 then along the Wolverhampton Road to the Manor then down to Pleck that way last night?
Not that incident, although it might have caused traffic chaos there, it was the bit of West Bromwich Road between the Broadway and Bescot Crescent that was closed causing the 4 diversion
The 82, 87, 83 and 89 are on diversion in the City Centre due to Edmund Street being closed.
4740 on the 87 was diverted - Edmund Street, Church Street, Cornwall Street, Livery Street.
Just saw a BC hybrid heading along Vincent Drive towards the QE. Some sort of diversion or out of service?
(long odds on the 98 or 99)
While on the 900 this morning on my way to work, was a bit taken aback when we overtook a 3, on Small Heath Highway!
After checking on the app, I learned that Stratford Road had been closed off, and buses were being diverted via Walford Road, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath Highway and Bordesley Middleway to Camp Hill. Was a bit odd seeing buses in service on Bordesley Middleway!
I did take a slight diversion to walk down Stratford Road to have a look for myself, was quite a large area cordoned off for what was reported as a two-car collision, so I did wonder if there was more to this than was being reported.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/stratford-road-closed-two-hurt-11422198
In a way it was lucky that this happened during the school holidays, otherwise there would have been total traffic chaos. I would have thought that the buses would have been diverted via Highgate Road to the ring road, rather than taking such a longer way around to be honest.
Quote from: Stu on June 03, 2016, 07:08:08 PM
While on the 900 this morning on my way to work, was a bit taken aback when we overtook a 3, on Small Heath Highway!
After checking on the app, I learned that Stratford Road had been closed off, and buses were being diverted via Walford Road, Golden Hillock Road, Small Heath Highway and Bordesley Middleway to Camp Hill. Was a bit odd seeing buses in service on Bordesley Middleway!
I did take a slight diversion to walk down Stratford Road to have a look for myself, was quite a large area cordoned off for what was reported as a two-car collision, so I did wonder if there was more to this than was being reported.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/stratford-road-closed-two-hurt-11422198
In a way it was lucky that this happened during the school holidays, otherwise there would have been total traffic chaos. I would have thought that the buses would have been diverted via Highgate Road to the ring road, rather than taking such a longer way around to be honest.
Double Decks no longer allowed down Highgate Road, Compulsary 14'3" height restriction on the bridge
Quote from: Tony on June 03, 2016, 07:27:41 PM
Double Decks no longer allowed down Highgate Road, Compulsary 14'3" height restriction on the bridge
Ah thanks, forgot about that bridge! Suppose it's easier for AVL to just have one blanket diversion route to issue, rather than having separate diversions for single and double-deck vehicles.
Are the Geminis not allowed to go under the Highgate bridge? They were all remeasured as 14'3 for the low bridge in Hall Green for the 5 weren't they?
Ive seen various Plaxtons still use the Highgate bridge however
Quote from: MW on June 03, 2016, 11:45:04 PM
Are the Geminis not allowed to go under the Highgate bridge? They were all remeasured as 14'3 for the low bridge in Hall Green for the 5 weren't they?
Ive seen various Plaxtons still use the Highgate bridge however
Yes, Geminis can go under Highgate Bridge, Plaxtons & Tridents can't since the sign on the bridge was changed, yes you will have seen them go under in the past.
There is no way AVL will do different diversions by vehicle type because of the risk of a driver mis hearing. Yesterday the diversion via Golden Hillock Road was as fast as the normal route down Stratford Road, so there was no problem.
The 55, 55A, 70 and 94 are currently diverted in both directions -
Coleshill Road, Bromford Lane, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Normal Line Of Route.
Due to an accident on Washwood Heath Road.
The 16 is currently unable to serve Hamstead due to flooding. It is practically doing the old 16A up to Scott Arms
The Aldridge Road is currently impassable by James Watt College. The 997 I got home was going to use Kingstanding Road instead, I got off by the Boar's Head and walked home. I've seen a pic of at least 6 MMCs stuck on Kingstanding Road (Both brandings). Other 997s have still been coming up and all traffic is having to use the side road at the end of Birdbrook Road to get past the flood. One Birmingham bound bus made a U-turn by Brooklyn garage and headed back the way he came
I think much of the city was screwed this evening. On my 1 hr 40 min drive from city to Harborne this evening I saw a 99 heading along Carpeneter Rd down to Wheeleys Rd in Edgbaston (Wheeleys Rd and Edgbaston Park Rd were at a total standstill), and moments later a 98 heading along Church Rd up to the church on Westbourne Rd and presumably along the 1 route to Five Ways.
With AVL blanking the radio and phones, ignoring requests for emergency service assistance and failing to warn following vehicles of cut off routes led to it being a free for all! Once the police reversed/turned you then you had to make it up as you went along.
The 905 is currently on diversion at Roughley as Weeford Road is shut due to an incident. The 905 is having to use Little Sutton Lane from Slade Road, turning left onto Weeford Road and back up to the lights on Slade Road, turning left back onto the Birmingham bound route, and waiting time in the layby bus stop.
Quite strange actually because I was thinking what would happen if that road was closed this morning while parked there
Quote from: John on June 10, 2016, 06:22:55 PM
The 905 is currently on diversion at Roughley as Weeford Road is shut due to an incident. The 905 is having to use Little Sutton Lane from Slade Road, turning left onto Weeford Road and back up to the lights on Slade Road, turning left back onto the Birmingham bound route, and waiting time in the layby bus stop.
Quite strange actually because I was thinking what would happen if that road was closed this morning while parked there
Back open now, but a car had hit a drain cover!
126 and and any routes which use that tunnel to get to New Street Station is on diversion at the moment. The driver of 4566 turned around at Moor Street Queensway like the 50 does and went via the Markets (again) before using Pershore Street, Sherlock Street, the Ring Road and Bristol Street to get to Holloway Head to get onto normal line of route. I assume other services such as the 22/3/4/9, 45/7 and 98/99 are following a similar diversion.
A 99 has just gone down Bristol Road in service towards Selly Oak from Priory Road. Presumably flooding around university / The Vale again.
4633 was on Bromford Lane on a 70 to Chelmsley Wood about 15 minutes ago.
The 55, 55A, 70 and 94 are currently diverted in both directions due to a building fire on Wahwood Heath Road - Coleshill Road/Stechford Lane, Bromford Lane, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Normal Line Of Route.
The 11A is currently diverted -
Stoney Lane, Bordesley Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Burney Lane, Stechford Lane, normal line of route.
The YW 2 was on diversion at about 17:10 yesterday.
Stratford Road, Highgate Road, Stoney Lane, Yardley Wood Road, normal line of route.
Which 4567 did.
Quote from: 2206 on July 03, 2016, 12:28:57 AM
The YW 2 was on diversion at about 17:10 yesterday.
Stratford Road, Highgate Road, Stoney Lane, Yardley Wood Road, normal line of route.
Which 4567 did.
I think it has been doing it for a bit of time.
244 on diversion cutting out Hayley green circuit
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2016, 01:33:13 PM
244 on diversion cutting out Hayley green circuit
overturned lorry on fox hunt island
Quote from: karl724223 on July 22, 2016, 04:36:48 PM
overturned lorry on fox hunt island
Looks very bad, sand fell out of lorry
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 22, 2016, 05:49:10 PM
Looks very bad, sand fell out of lorry
Is it still there
@Trident 4194 , I passed it about 12:30 today having just seen 1864!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on July 22, 2016, 05:54:32 PM
Is it still there @Trident 4194 , I passed it about 12:30 today having just seen 1864!
Yes it was there still at 5:00pm
17 seems to be on diversion at the moment, but can't see any information, just seen a few at the Swan coming to and from the Coventry Road and Church Road.
Quote from: Stu on July 25, 2016, 06:26:36 PM
17 seems to be on diversion at the moment, but can't see any information, just seen a few at the Swan coming to and from the Coventry Road and Church Road.
Police have closed Hob Moor Road / Wash Lane junction, reason unknown
At about 21:00 the 55, 56, 70 and 94 were diverted - Bromford Lane, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, normal line of route towards the City Centre only as the police had closed Washwood Heath Road in that direction only.
Quote from: 2206 on July 26, 2016, 12:14:38 AM
At about 21:00 the 55, 56, 70 and 94 were diverted - Bromford Lane, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, normal line of route towards the City Centre only as the police had closed Washwood Heath Road in that direction only.
Car v child RTC
Quote from: Tony on July 25, 2016, 06:38:41 PM
Police have closed Hob Moor Road / Wash Lane junction, reason unknown
car crashed in to a van & car carried on a few yards then driver &passenger legged it
Just saw 4588 on 256 going down Wolverhampton Road by Sedgley. :o
Quote from: P419 EJW on August 04, 2016, 08:38:32 PM
Just saw 4588 on 256 going down Wolverhampton Road by Sedgley. :o
Diversion due to Stourbridge Rd shut Southbound this week.
https://docs.google.com/a/nationalexpress.com/spreadsheets/d/12rZaJusItbn9miMKGDBdXonx3PtgHx5goaElKvf7K6o/htmlview#
Has that link Worked?
A list of all upcoming roadworks and diversions9
Quote from: Tony on August 05, 2016, 01:22:22 PM
https://docs.google.com/a/nationalexpress.com/spreadsheets/d/12rZaJusItbn9miMKGDBdXonx3PtgHx5goaElKvf7K6o/htmlview#
Has that link Worked?
A list of all upcoming roadworks and diversions9
The Saltley Viaduct delays is that for the fallen piece of viaduct wall to be repaired?
@Tony
Don't know where to put this but 18** on 4 came up to by blackheath sainsburys instead of terminating at the island.
Quote from: Trident 4194 on August 12, 2016, 08:59:12 PM
Don't know where to put this but 18** on 4 came up to by blackheath sainsburys instead of terminating at the island.
Maybe driver thought he was on a 4H?
Something's up with the 11 now. 11As are using Aldridge Road towards Perry Barr
Quote from: John on August 15, 2016, 07:04:14 PM
Something's up with the 11 now. 11As are using Aldridge Road towards Perry Barr
Bus / car RTC
Bourne Avenue, Tipton currently unusable and a diversion in place for the 42/43 due to a broken down Diamond vehicle
Quote from: Tony on August 16, 2016, 12:46:27 PM
Bourne Avenue, Tipton currently unusable and a diversion in place for the 42/43 due to a broken down Diamond vehicle
What is the diverson
@Tony?
51 southbound diverted yesterday evening via Queslett Road and Perry Beeches due to a fairly nasty looking smash at Scott Arms
Quote from: Dom on August 16, 2016, 01:33:33 PM
What is the diverson @Tony?
It was Cupfields Road & Powis Avenue from 12:00 until 14:30
Carrs Lane in Brum is closed off by police, everything carrying on down Moor Street Queensway unloading at the 97/17 stops and turning around at Hotel La Tour
My X51 driver didn't realise so instead of turn straight onto Albert Street had to do a u turn by the church to come back down
Quote from: Kevin on August 23, 2016, 07:11:22 AM
Carrs Lane in Brum is closed off by police, everything carrying on down Moor Street Queensway unloading at the 97/17 stops and turning around at Hotel La Tour
My X51 driver didn't realise so instead of turn straight onto Albert Street had to do a u turn by the church to come back down
I'm not sure all the drivers are aware of the diversion, seen some YW and BC buses going up Priory Queensway to turn around although that is probably helping manage the traffic build up if anything.
Reopened about 30 minutes ago
Not an official diversion, but the driver of my 65 into town from work gave up on the traditional rush hour game that is "squeeze as many vehicles onto Dartmouth Circus as possible", went down the ring road, up to Gosta Green and back to Corporation Street
---Edit---
Ok so this morning 07:40 waiting at Gosta Green for the 66, I see a 65 do a u turn on the ring road Lister Street junction
Something more official now perhaps?
AG31 has been diverted due to an accident on Creswell Road, the diverted path it continues onto Redstone Farm Road then Streesbrook Road.
The 80, 98, 99 and 126, were diverted, Smallbrook Queensway, Suffolk Queensway, Severn Street, Bulcher Street, Holloway Head, Normal line of route, at 12:50 today.
Tyburn Road has just been closed in both directions due to an RTC. 67s are using Kingsbury Road and Bromford Lane
There was a 99 on Hagley Rd by Five Ways Island at about 17.45 this evening bound for the City Centre, (presumably diverted onto Church Rd at Edgbaston Park Road? or just lost)
Quote from: RobQuinton on August 30, 2016, 07:22:26 PM
There was a 99 on Hagley Rd by Five Ways Island at about 17.45 this evening bound for the City Centre, (presumably diverted onto Church Rd at Edgbaston Park Road? or just lost)
Holloway Head is closed so there are diversions due to that how far it goes to I am not sure
The 94 and 70 were diverterd at around 16:35 - Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane, Stechford Road, Coleshill Road, Normal Line of route. In both directions.
The 28 towards Great Barr was also diverted - Cotterills Lane, Stechford Lane, Stechford Road, Coleshill Road, normal line of route.
The 28 towards Heartlands Hospital was diverted - Coleshill Road, Stechford Road, Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, normal line of route.
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 31, 2016, 03:01:20 PM
Holloway Head is closed so there are diversions due to that how far it goes to I am not sure
The diversion on the NX website for the Holloway Head closure is here.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-bath-row-holloway-head
Quote from: 2206 on September 02, 2016, 05:49:58 PM
The 94 and 70 were diverterd at around 16:35 - Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane, Stechford Road, Coleshill Road, Normal Line of route. In both directions.
The 28 towards Great Barr was also diverted - Cotterills Lane, Stechford Lane, Stechford Road, Coleshill Road, normal line of route.
The 28 towards Heartlands Hospital was diverted - Coleshill Road, Stechford Road, Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, normal line of route.
They were both diverted around the Clock Garage island yesterday afternoon, using Heathland Avenue and the road next to the Hunters Moon
Sutton New Road, Erdington was closed for a time this morning due to an RTC on the to Sutton side. The usual diversions applied to services. A couple of 110s used York Road onto Summer Lane and back to Six Ways. At least none turned right towards the bridge. A 28, 66, 2 Sutton's and a 966 were stuck behind the accident
Ended up having to show a 957 driver an unofficial diversion tonight due to him not being aware of the lode lane diversion. Went via moat lane; yew tree lane; Damon's parkway; Hampton lane; Warwick road, instead of Warwick road - dove house lane!
Kings Road has just been closed from Finchley Road to the Circle only in that direction. 33s and 66s are going straight on at the lights up to Rough Road, and turning left towards the Circle
Newtown Row has been closed due to a Traffic Light Failure and an Accident anyone know where X51,51 are being diverted
Quote from: BusFan94 on September 05, 2016, 10:35:08 AM
Newtown Row has been closed due to a Traffic Light Failure and an Accident anyone know where X51,51 are being diverted
No it hasn't been closed, and there was no diversion.
I've been watching it on CCTV all morning. by the time you posted that the lights were back on. The accident was cleared ages ago
Sorry I had just got back from Birmingham so I wanted know
Just seen 4159, 4627, 4176, 4167 and another 41** at the Fox and Goose on Washwood Heath Road/Stechford Lane, with passengers on while on the 14.
Does anyone know what the full diversion is and if the 28 is also diverted?
Quote from: 2206 on September 11, 2016, 04:15:25 PM
Just seen 4159, 4627, 4176, 4167 and another 41** at the Fox and Goose on Washwood Heath Road/Stechford Lane, with passengers on while on the 14.
Does anyone know what the full diversion is and if the 28 is also diverted?
Just found the diversion on the NX website.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-alum-rock-road
Quote from: 2206 on September 11, 2016, 04:31:46 PM
Just found the diversion on the NX website.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-alum-rock-road
It's Eid traffic mate. Same situation on Stratford Road. It could do with a diversion tbh
Quote from: MW on September 11, 2016, 05:36:54 PM
It's Eid traffic mate. Same situation on Stratford Road. It could do with a diversion tbh
There are still quite a few 14s using the Alum Rock Road today. Just seen 4159 and a 14 Branded Trident on the Alum Rock Road.
Buses that go under the bridge at Sandwell and Dudley are currently on diversion due to the road being closed as some moron took a waggon that is too tall under it thus wedging his waggon under the bridge.
Quote from: Dom on September 20, 2016, 01:19:10 PM
Buses that go under the bridge at Sandwell and Dudley are currently on diversion due to the road being closed as some moron took a waggon that is too tall under it thus wedging his waggon under the bridge.
What's new there, considering that bridge has some of the biggest "Low Bridge" signs and yet it appears regularly that HGV drivers who haven't had an eye test for years seem to try and get there lorries under it.
Surely it's about time the police took severe action on this, it's only a matter of time before something more serious happens and somebody gets seriously injured or worse!!!
Tiny, but a diversion nonetheless.
Walsall road closed for a short stretch before the Scott Arms due to RTA. All the traffic (buses, coaches and hgv's included) using the residential lane for that short stretch by St Pauls Church
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on September 20, 2016, 08:03:21 PM
What's new there, considering that bridge has some of the biggest "Low Bridge" signs and yet it appears regularly that HGV drivers who haven't had an eye test for years seem to try and get there lorries under it.
Surely it's about time the police took severe action on this, it's only a matter of time before something more serious happens and somebody gets seriously injured or worse!!!
To be honest, the damage he did to his waggon looks like he's gonna get a bit more than a slapped arse from his company never mind the police haha.
Looked like buses that use James Watt Queensway were being diverted via Snow Hill this afternoon to try and bypass the shopping traffic. Saw a good number of Walsall Platinums in service using Colmore Circus
Quote from: John on October 01, 2016, 02:40:51 PM
Looked like buses that use James Watt Queensway were being diverted via Snow Hill this afternoon to try and bypass the shopping traffic. Saw a good number of Walsall Platinums in service using Colmore Circus
Some are, some aren't, by the looks of it.
My X51 just has but at least 4 buses in front of us didn't
Quote from: Kevin on October 01, 2016, 03:03:34 PM
Some are, some aren't, by the looks of it.
My X51 just has but at least 4 buses in front of us didn't
It was just the 51, 997 and X51 being diverted for some reason.
About 15 buses were stuck on Broad Street at about 15:30 today including, 5504, 5512, 6117, 2127 and 4262.
Due to part of the road being closed because of the Conservative Conference Party.
Quote from: 2206 on October 01, 2016, 05:05:56 PM
About 15 buses were stuck on Broad Street at about 15:30 today including, 5504, 5512, 6117, 2127 and 4262.
Due to part of the road being closed because of the Conservative Conference Party.
A mate of mine was on the 9 and got adjusted to go private back to Stourbridge from Birmingham.
Quote from: 2206 on October 01, 2016, 05:05:56 PM
About 15 buses were stuck on Broad Street at about 15:30 today including, 5504, 5512, 6117, 2127 and 4262.
Due to part of the road being closed because of the Conservative Conference Party.
broad street was closed earlier than we was told
4199 on 129 went up Cradley high street then realised he went wrong way and went around the back of tesco and rejoined route again. Driver quite cheerful about it saying" taking you the scenic route" and " I don't charge extra"
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 08, 2016, 06:01:04 PM
4199 on 129 went up Cradley high street then realised he went wrong way and went around the back of tesco and rejoined route again. Driver quite cheerful about it saying" taking you the scenic route" and " I don't charge extra"
good job he didn't turn right
Quote from: karl724223 on October 08, 2016, 07:31:17 PM
good job he didn't turn right
It might have turned to a single decker
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 08, 2016, 08:05:44 PM
It might have turned to a single decker
that bridge has already claimed one decker
4253 wasn't it?
The 3 is diverted around Court Lane and Showell Green lane.
The 35 was diverted around Pershore Road and Edgbaston road this morning.
Last Tuesday England U21's Were playing Bosnia Herzegovina At the Bescott Stadium in Walsall I was wondering were would the 45 divert to with the Bescott Being full of football fans. I was wondering were it could go to get West Bromwich and Walsall for example did it follow the 4, 4H, 4M route to West Bram or the 311, 313 to Wednesbury then follow the 79 route to West Bram.
Quote from: BusFan94 on October 15, 2016, 01:42:34 PM
Last Tuesday England U21's Were playing Bosnia Herzegovina At the Bescott Stadium in Walsall I was wondering were would the 45 divert to with the Bescott Being full of football fans. I was wondering were it could go to get West Bromwich and Walsall for example did it follow the 4, 4H, 4M route to West Bram or the 311, 313 to Wednesbury then follow the 79 route to West Bram.
as far as i am aware there are no diversions when a match is played at Bescot. But if there was it would use the 4 route from the walstead road, right then left at the lights and then NLOR from Bescot Crescent to the dreaded Milton Street. and reverse from Walsall. this would only miss out Bescot then. you can't afford to miss out the entire route if you send it via Wednesbury!
Quote from: wbdriver on October 15, 2016, 02:09:10 PM
as far as i am aware there are no diversions when a match is played at Bescot. But if there was it would use the 4 route from the walstead road, right then left at the lights and then NLOR from Bescot Crescent to the dreaded Milton Street. and reverse from Walsall. this would only miss out Bescot then. you can't afford to miss out the entire route if you send it via Wednesbury!
Having caught the 45 on matchdays several times it isn't diverted by Double deckers seem to get on there more on those days I think
Me & my sister were kicked off at the bottom of Milton Street when Elton John came to Bescot last year.
Just received an email to say the 99 is diverted due to......
Due to a burst sewer pipe on Pitman road at the junction of Hopedale road, Severn trent water have closed the road.
I don't think I would want to go anywhere near there!
Quote from: Tony on October 19, 2016, 05:56:15 PM
Just received an email to say the 99 is diverted due to......
Due to a burst sewer pipe on Pitman road at the junction of Hopedale road, Severn trent water have closed the road.
I don't think I would want to go anywhere near there!
Sorry
@Tony but can't resist it. No Shit or maybe plenty of it!
51 and X51 into Birmingham are currently on diversion between the Bell Inn and Scott Arms due to a RTA. Buses are turning right just before the Bell Inn, following the road down to the 4 route, turning left onto the 4 route, going via Stone Cross to Newton Road and then following the Newton Road to Scott Arms. Then it's normal line of route.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on October 21, 2016, 05:46:10 PM
51 and X51 into Birmingham are currently on diversion between the Bell Inn and Scott Arms due to a RTA. Buses are turning right just before the Bell Inn, following the road down to the 4 route, turning left onto the 4 route, going via Stone Cross to Newton Road and then following the Newton Road to Scott Arms. Then it's normal line of route.
Thought the Walstead Road had a weight limit?
Quote from: Westy on October 21, 2016, 07:12:23 PM
Thought the Walstead Road had a weight limit?
Pretty sure school buses go over it every day
Quote from: Westy on October 21, 2016, 07:12:23 PM
Thought the Walstead Road had a weight limit?
It does. 18T which is well above the weight of a bus
Quote from: Tony on October 21, 2016, 07:54:49 PM
It does. 18T which is well above the weight of a bus
Surprised they've never run a regular route down there.
Diversions on 289. 276 22/25 th October buses using quarry bank in both directions coppice lane where they are building new houses will be shut
Quote from: Westy on October 21, 2016, 08:55:52 PM
Surprised they've never run a regular route down there.
I believe that Midland Red North once ran a 30 minute frequency "Midland Express" X1 service along this road 1986/87.
X1: Hourly from Cannock via Lower Farm (Selmans HIll), Bloxwich then Beecdale with extra hourly servce from Beechdale, via Walsall, Pleck Road and Delves to Birmingham (joint 30 mins frequency).
Quote from: Walsall1955 on October 22, 2016, 09:45:14 AM
I believe that Midland Red North once ran a 30 minute frequency "Midland Express" X1 service along this road 1986/87.
X1: Hourly from Cannock via Lower Farm (Selmans HIll), Bloxwich then Beecdale with extra hourly servce from Beechdale, via Walsall, Pleck Road and Delves to Birmingham (joint 30 mins frequency).
Nowadays Arriva wouldnt give a xxxx about that sort of route!
Looks like the ALum rock rd is shut by the school Ward End part, another car crash.
Is the AG5 on diversion ?
I ask as I was on the 1 heading to Acocks Green and as the bus was going onto Shaftmoor Lane, I saw a 5 heading inbound (Were you would normally see the 6) despite the fact they normally go off and onto Springfield Road. The 1 was operating as normal.
The 55/A, 72 and 966 were on diversion today.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-chester-road-kingshurst
From City side of Sutton New Road, Erdington closed all morning, looks a fatal incident. Gravilly Hill queuing back onto the Expressway and from Wilton Market heading up to Six Ways, gridlocked all around the island. Usual Kingsbury Road/Holly Lane diversion applies to Sutton buses. 28s using Station Road and 66 using Summer Lane.
At about 15:30 today the 11C was diverted, Lordswood Road, Hagley Road, Barnsley Road, Sandon Road, normal line of route.
Also saw a B7RLE on the 98 on Islington Row Middleway and Bristol Street towards the City Centre at about 12:55 today. Was it diverted?
It says about the 39 and 79 diversion in Bilston due to the Armsitce Day Parade but it shouldn't it mention Moxley and Darlaston as I have been to both of these services and they both have a parade.
Not a diversion as such, but has anyone heard about a bus managing to end up on Bloxwich Fire Station today?
Sister mentioned something about it, when she came back from that Remembrance parade this morning.
Looks like the bus services that uses the Pinfold Bridge in Wednesfield will be on diversion for approximately 21 weeks! See here (https://www.facebook.com/WolverhamptonToday/photos/a.253244314723537.59564.187662224615080/1209252545789371) for more information.
My sister has just rung me on the mobile from Wednesfield.
She's standing outside The Vine.
She can still get an 89 from there, with all these diversions, can't she?
Quote from: Westy on November 20, 2016, 05:23:37 PM
My sister has just rung me on the mobile from Wednesfield.
She's standing outside The Vine.
She can still get an 89 from there, with all these diversions, can't she?
Pinfold Bridge (Lichfield Rd) doesn't close until 30th November so yes, she can catch the 89 from there.
98 turning right out of Farquhar Road onto Somerset Rd in Edgbaston towards city this evening, presumably diverted to do with weather conditions and traffic around the University.
Just seen 3 11Cs going down Barnes Hill. Where are they being diverted?
Quote from: MasterPlan on November 23, 2016, 05:59:23 PM
Just seen 3 11Cs going down Barnes Hill. Where are they being diverted?
Down Barnes Hill!
Quote from: Tony on November 23, 2016, 06:04:49 PM
Down Barnes Hill!
Lol I meant the rest of the diversion obviously.
I'm guessing they turned left down the Bristol Road though when coming to Selly Oak.
With the 11A/C diversion avoiding Harborne Lane (up Metchley Lane and through the QE hospital to the new bypass to rejoin the route) why doesn't it go that route full time so that it serves the Main hospital entrance? It would not add greatly to the timing of the route and would provide a link from many areas without having to change buses. Yes it would miss 2 stops from Harborne Lane but both of those are not far from other stops.
Quote from: j789 on November 24, 2016, 07:49:04 PM
With the 11A/C diversion avoiding Harborne Lane (up Metchley Lane and through the QE hospital to the new bypass to rejoin the route) why doesn't it go that route full time so that it serves the Main hospital entrance? It would not add greatly to the timing of the route and would provide a link from many areas without having to change buses. Yes it would miss 2 stops from Harborne Lane but both of those are not far from other stops.
I agree, it'd be good. It'd be nice if it served the little bus station at the hospital but it'd probably add a lot of congestion lol
Quote from: MW on November 24, 2016, 08:15:40 PM
I agree, it'd be good. It'd be nice if it served the little bus station at the hospital but it'd probably add a lot of congestion lol
I don't think it would add much to the time though really, as the current route still gets caught up in traffic around Sainsbury's junction, as well as that new traffic island on the bypass.
WA 4 currently on diversion due to a HGV bridge strike at Sandwell & Dudley Station
Quote from: j789 on November 24, 2016, 09:02:43 PM
I don't think it would add much to the time though really, as the current route still gets caught up in traffic around Sainsbury's junction, as well as that new traffic island on the bypass.
Time wise it may add a few minutes, especially in the evening/night as it's just straight really on the current route.
I think it could easily be accommodated though. A lot of people do ask how to get to QE.
Quote from: Tony on November 24, 2016, 09:03:57 PM
WA 4 currently on diversion due to a HGV bridge strike at Sandwell & Dudley Station
AGAIN! F*ck sake, there's even a sign saying low bridge, are these people just morons or am I missing something? At least I know to expect it now, thanks.
@TonyUpdate: Diversion no longer in place.
6701 on 900 and 4468 on 97 randomly came up and then back down Priory Queensway today at 1241 presumably on diversion
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 26, 2016, 02:41:23 PM
6701 on 900 and 4468 on 97 randomly came up and then back down Priory Queensway today at 1241 presumably on diversion
I overheard this from the driver's cab in 5509 as I was getting off the 22; 957 appeared to have followed that as well.
Anybody have anymore information on this? Would be greatly appreciated. :)
Quote from: clayderman on November 26, 2016, 03:13:55 PM
I overheard this from the driver's cab in 5509 as I was getting off the 22; 957 appeared to have followed that as well.
Anybody have anymore information on this? Would be greatly appreciated. :)
Probably usual Bullring traffic diversion, they'll turn right to run back up Moor Street Queensway and out of town that way
I noticed whilst boarding a 63 on Carrs lane (to New Street) a 957 heading up there.
Quote from: clayderman on November 26, 2016, 03:13:55 PM
I overheard this from the driver's cab in 5509 as I was getting off the 22; 957 appeared to have followed that as well.
Anybody have anymore information on this? Would be greatly appreciated. :)
At about 2:30pm, I was getting off the 59 in Shard End, and there was a call coming over the radio advising 58/59/60/73/900/957 drivers to divert up Carrs Lane, then back onto Moor Street Queensway to resume normal route. It was because of car park traffic on Park Street. This diversion is a regular occurence through December normally.
Quote from: Dylanbusboy45 on November 26, 2016, 02:41:23 PM
6701 on 900 and 4468 on 97 randomly came up and then back down Priory Queensway today at 1241 presumably on diversion
Coventry Road services were going up Carrs Lane, High Street, Dale End, Albert Street, then back down Moor Streeet.
17 and 97 were going up the Priory Queensway back down then down Moor Street.
Sutton and Perry Barr services were diverted towards Lower Bull Street, St Chads Queensway, Snow Hill Queensway, Colmore Circus Queeensway, Moor Street Queensway.
All due to bad traffic.
There was bad traffic across the City Centre.
Quote from: 2206 on November 26, 2016, 05:40:14 PM
Coventry Road services were going up Carrs Lane, High Street, Dale End, Albert Street, then back down Moor Streeet.
17 and 97 were going up the Priory Queensway back down then down Moor Street.
Sutton and Perry Barr services were diverted towards Lower Bull Street, St Chads Queensway, Snow Hill Queensway, Colmore Circus Queeensway, Moor Street Queensway.
All due to bad traffic.
The worst day I've seen in my 3 years on the job. Constantly 40+ minutes late on the 907 today. Was told to run dead from Sutton to City on my second trip. So went down to The Yenton, down Chester Road to Tyburn Road (as Erdington can be solid on Saturday afternoons too), into Town on the Expresway, straight over the flyover at Lancaster and in the way the 110 enters City. Nearly made up my time, but lost it all again queuing around Colmore Circus and The Priory Queensway. 36 minutes late coming off first portion and 19 minutes late coming off at 8pm
@2206 that hardly helped my 97A earlier...37 down at international station heading to Free Radio Live
The 11 (Well the A variant anyway) seems to be on diversion as I just seen Gemins on Belchers Lane - Alum Rock Road.
Coventry Road Services, 17 and 97 are diverted.
Coventry Road services are going up Carrs Lane, High Street, Dale End, Albert Street, then back down Moor Streeet.
17 and 97 are going up the Priory Queensway back down then down Moor Street.
Bad traffic on Jennes Road and Park Street.
Quote from: 2206 on December 03, 2016, 03:00:24 PM
Coventry Road Services, 17 and 97 are diverted.
Coventry Road services are going up Carrs Lane, High Street, Dale End, Albert Street, then back down Moor Streeet.
17 and 97 are going up the Priory Queensway back down then down Moor Street.
They'll be doing that diversion for the next few weeks, same as they have done on Saturdays in December the last few years, car park queues.
Amazingly there were 5 17's running in convoy at the Yew Tree heading for Tile Cross at around half 3 this afternoon! Looks like the diversion in the City isnt helping too much but I suppose Blues are playing at home today!
Quote from: dingding on December 03, 2016, 05:02:48 PM
Amazingly there were 5 17's running in convoy at the Yew Tree heading for Tile Cross at around half 3 this afternoon! Looks like the diversion in the City isnt helping too much but I suppose Blues are playing at home today!
Yes hosted Barnsley usual kick off time
@dingding
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 03, 2016, 05:36:23 PM
Yes hosted Barnsley usual kick off time @dingding
In that case when West Brom were playing at home against Watford today with kick off at 15:00 where were the 74's and any other services that go past the Hawthorns being diverted due to the traffic and Police closing the Birmingham Road so fans could leave the ground
Quote from: BusFan94 on December 03, 2016, 06:37:12 PM
In that case when West Brom were playing at home against Watford today with kick off at 15:00 where were the 74's and any other services that go past the Hawthorns being diverted due to the traffic and Police closing the Birmingham Road so fans could leave the ground
Same way as they go for every game at the Hawthorns, via Rolfe Street
97/97a on diversion at moment heading straight up to and going down Chelmsley Road Island heading to Chelmsley from the White Hart Pub lights saw 5 or 6 about 11:00 going that way not sure about the into town service
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 08, 2016, 12:45:15 PM
97/97a on diversion at moment heading straight up to and going down Chelmsley Road Island heading to Chelmsley from the White Hart Pub lights saw 5 or 6 about 11:00 going that way not sure about the into town service
That caught me by surprise when I was on it earlier ! I believe Tile Cross Road is closed so the 71 is also diverted.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on December 08, 2016, 09:17:26 PM
That caught me by surprise when I was on it earlier ! I believe Tile Cross Road is closed so the 71 is also diverted.
The 71 goes up and down Chelmsley Road follows 94 route to Fordbridge and the follows 55/55A anyway on normal route it only touches Tile Cross road from the island by the 17 terminus (Bell Lane St Giles Road Etc) I believe to Bosworth Drive where it turns right onto Bosworth Drive and left Solihull bound. Not sure if all of Tile Cross Road is closed currently
@GeminiFan1991
Sounds like a bad accident by Wellhead Lane. Aldridge Road closed in both directions since before 8am, I've heard because of an unsafe lampost. Buses are using Church Lane and Walsall Road, absolutely chocka on Church Lane. I imagine its also affecting our morning run out from the garage
Closed from the lights with Wellhead Lane up to Holford Drive, just seen from the A34 bridge on the 997
Quote from: John on December 10, 2016, 10:10:45 AM
Sounds like a bad accident by Wellhead Lane. Aldridge Road closed in both directions since before 8am, I've heard because of an unsafe lampost. Buses are using Church Lane and Walsall Road, absolutely chocka on Church Lane. I imagine its also affecting our morning run out from the garage
Closed from the lights with Wellhead Lane up to Holford Drive, just seen from the A34 bridge on the 997
Regrettably, not an unsafe lamp post. :(
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-man-killed-hit-12301230
Quote from: clayderman on December 10, 2016, 01:08:06 PM
Regrettably, not an unsafe lamp post. :(
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-man-killed-hit-12301230
Sad news. The van hit the lamppost afterwards (it hit the bollards and the lampost in front of the black people carrier in the video). Terrible road for speeding, people think that its a dual carriageway further up, they can go 40 or even 50mph
Pensnett city services were on diversion this morning........ next Sunday's diversion though.
Newhall street, right onto Cornwall Street left onto new market Street left onto great Charles Street Queensway
Saw a 14 branded Trident with 14 Chelmsley Wood on the destination display on Stechford Lane going towards the Fox and Goose earlier at about 14:20. Does anyone know what it was doing and if it was diverted?
Quote from: 2206 on December 11, 2016, 04:59:52 PM
Saw a 14 branded Trident with 14 Chelmsley Wood on the destination display on Stechford Lane going towards the Fox and Goose earlier at about 14:20. Does anyone know what it was doing and if it was diverted?
There was a march/demonstration down Alum Rock Road around that time. Road blocks were lifted shortly after that.
Quote from: Gareth on December 11, 2016, 09:18:55 PM
There was a march/demonstration down Alum Rock Road around that time. Road blocks were lifted shortly after that.
Thanks for the info.
It must have had the wrong destination on the destination display.
There is incorrect diversion information on the NXWM website app for the Harborne Lane diversion. It still says the 11A/C is diverted through the QE hospital in both directions whereas the 11C has been able to go the normal route for over getting on for two weeks. Same for the 48, could be confusing for passengers!
65 on diversion due to unplanned roadworks on Slade Road. From City is Gravelly Hill and Reservoir Road, and into City is Fentham Road and Gravelly Hill instead
101 & 11A/11C currently on diversion away from Winson Green Prison
Quote from: Tony on December 16, 2016, 06:31:14 PM
101 & 11A/11C currently on diversion away from Winson Green Prison
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/winson-green-prison-riot-inmates-9471428
Quote from: John on December 10, 2016, 03:22:08 PM
Sad news. The van hit the lamppost afterwards (it hit the bollards and the lampost in front of the black people carrier in the video). Terrible road for speeding, people think that its a dual carriageway further up, they can go 40 or even 50mph
Regrettably it was a Perry Barr driver going to work that got killed in this incident. R.I.P.
Quote from: Tony on December 16, 2016, 06:31:14 PM
101 & 11A/11C currently on diversion away from Winson Green Prison
Heard the radio call for the 101s. Using Bacchus Road instead of the A4040
Stratford/Pershore Road services and the 63 were on diversion at about 17:15 today.
Carrs Lane High Street, Bull Street, Corporation Street, The Priory Queensway, Moor Street Queensway, normal line of route.
The 17 and 97/A were going up the Priory Queensway, back down, then back down Moor Street Queensway.
Just seen a 87 come the old way up Livery Street through town, actual diversion or lost driver?
Quote from: Kevin on December 17, 2016, 07:41:40 PM
Just seen a 87 come the old way up Livery Street through town, actual diversion or lost driver?
I read somewhere around colmore row will be a film set so could be something to do with that
@Tony
X1/X2 been diverted through Small Heath towards city
Due to a RTC with 2 cars by the roundabout opp Asda
Update 11:00:
Roads now open , X1/X2 running normally.
65s still diverting today due to the roadworks on Slade Road. But they are using Reservior Road and Gravelly Hill in both directions now But I still let a bus out of Fentham Road this morning!
It'll be fun on the 222/255
http://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-news/2016/12/19/drivers-face-new-year-roadworks-chaos-through-dudley/
Quote from: James4368 on December 19, 2016, 09:02:30 AM
X1/X2 been diverted through Small Heath towards city
Due to a RTC with 2 cars by the roundabout opp Asda
Update 11:00:
Roads now open , X1/X2 running normally.
Apparently it was chaos later on in the afternoon, the temporary traffic lights that were installed got stuck on red. >:(
Was reading part of the Sparkhill stretch of Stratford Road was closed by the police so the 2, 5, 6 & 31 were diverted.
Just seen the 99 on the Bristol Road, any reason for this diversion?
Pretty sure I saw 937 on diversion earlier went left before colmore row, same was as 16/74
Yes because the air ambulance landed
The 11C is currently on diversion Bromford Road, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane, normal line of route.
Do any buses run down Dartmouth Street West Bromwich because Police have shut the road off because of a Drive by Shooting if so were are they being diverted
Quote from: BusFan94 on December 27, 2016, 06:23:37 PM
Do any buses run down Dartmouth Street West Bromwich because Police have shut the road off because of a Drive by Shooting if so were are they being diverted
Not on Sunday service
Quote from: 2206 on December 27, 2016, 06:08:44 PM
The 11C is currently on diversion Bromford Road, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane, normal line of route.
Shouldn't that be Bromford Lane Etc etc
@2206 not Bromford Road??
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 27, 2016, 07:14:03 PM
Shouldn't that be Bromford Lane Etc etc @2206 not Bromford Road??
Yes Bromford Lane, Tony said the diversion was Bromford Lane, ST Margarets Road, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane in the AG thread.
Quote from: Tony on December 27, 2016, 06:23:25 PM
police has closed the Bromford Lane by ST Margarates Road for 11C only.
Diversion as : right ST Margarated Road left Washwood Heath Road right Bromford Lane normal line of route.
Quote from: 2206 on December 27, 2016, 08:01:30 PM
Yes Bromford Lane, Tony said the diversion was Bromford Lane, ST Margarets Road, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane in the AG thread.
I am surprised a DD or any bus was able to go down St Margaret's Road as it narrows quite around the area before the Old Barley Mow. Also the turn from there onto Washwood Heath Road looks quite tight for buses turning into and out of there due to all the parked cars along the shops on Washwood Heath Road
Quote from: Squiz1971 on December 27, 2016, 08:30:52 PM
I am surprised a DD or any bus was able to go down St Margaret's Road as it narrows quite around the area before the Old Barley Mow. Also the turn from there onto Washwood Heath Road looks quite tight for buses turning into and out of there due to all the parked cars along the shops on Washwood Heath Road
Got past the area just before Barley Mow Close easily.
Quite surprising a bus went down ST Margaret's Road though. Its never happened before.
I've taken a bus down (or up) Weston Lane before at school time. Weston Lane is the road off Warwick Road going up to Reddings Lane. Good shortcut to get to AG. Up Weston Lane, right on Reddings Lane, left on Olton Boulevard West and straight down. Very tight gaps but it was fun
Quote from: uniquicity on December 27, 2016, 06:52:25 PM
Not on Sunday service
What about on Saturday Service like today and Dartmouth Street is still closed
Its still closed. 74A will be on diversion in both directions. Hourly Central Buses service.
Quote from: uniquicity on December 28, 2016, 01:50:49 PM
Its still closed. 74A will be on diversion in both directions. Hourly Central Buses service.
Yep Still Closed although judging from an Article I just read about it it could be open or open in a few hours do you know where the 74A is being diverted
Nope, but there are a couple of things it could do. Maybe
@Central Buses could confirm..
What's the couple of options it could do
Bus stops in the city centre have scrolling messages about the Evening Washwood Heath Road roadworks. Says buses are diverted via Alum Rock Road.
In reality the buses are diverted along Drews Lane and Bromford Lane. Giving incorrect diversion information, especially such a large one is totally unacceptable. Who is to be contacted about rectifying this error?
Quote from: Gareth on January 08, 2017, 12:18:23 PM
Bus stops in the city centre have scrolling messages about the Evening Washwood Heath Road roadworks. Says buses are diverted via Alum Rock Road.
In reality the buses are diverted along Drews Lane and Bromford Lane. Giving incorrect diversion information, especially such a large one is totally unacceptable. Who is to be contacted about rectifying this error?
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5#3140_Centro
NWMs website says buses are being diverted via Alum Rock Road and passengers should board or alight at the Service 14 bus stops on Alum Rock Road as well.
Quote from: 2206 on January 08, 2017, 12:21:44 PM
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5#3140_Centro
NWMs website says buses are being diverted via Alum Rock Road and passengers should board or alight at the Service 14 bus stops on Alum Rock Road as well.
Looks like TfWM have confused the two diversions. It is being diverted via Alum Rock Road from the 16th January when they resurface between Highfield Road and Drews Lane
Saw 4513 on 11C at the traffic lights by Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr at 17:13; and a Volvo B7TL ALX400 on 11E to Bearwood on A453 Aldridge Road at 17:42.
Quote from: P419 EJW on January 21, 2017, 05:46:58 PM
Saw 4513 on 11C at the traffic lights by Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr at 17:13; and a Volvo B7TL ALX400 on 11E to Bearwood on A453 Aldridge Road at 17:42.
Could be due to the villa playing
Quote from: P419 EJW on January 21, 2017, 05:46:58 PM
Saw 4513 on 11C at the traffic lights by Wellhead Lane, Perry Barr at 17:13; and a Volvo B7TL ALX400 on 11E to Bearwood on A453 Aldridge Road at 17:42.
The 11 goes past Wellhead Lane normally..?
Unless you mean the Aldridge Road side?
Quote from: MW on January 23, 2017, 12:16:52 AM
The 11 goes past Wellhead Lane normally..?
Unless you mean the Aldridge Road side?
Yeah, there by the 33, 907, 934, 935, 936, 937, 937A, 997/E bus stops.
Just seen the 48 and 11A coming up War Lane towards Harborne.
Is there an accident somewhere?
Quote from: MasterPlan on January 23, 2017, 01:02:46 PM
Just seen the 48 and 11A coming up War Lane towards Harborne.
Is there an accident somewhere?
Police incident on Harborne Park Road
Quote from: Tony on January 23, 2017, 01:04:04 PM
Police incident on Harborne Park Road
BBC travel now saying it is an accident.
RTC involving 4875 on the 24
Bloody hell, I hope nobody was hurt.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/miracle-escape-bus-careers-onto-12494303?ptnr_rid=41309&icid=EM_BirminghamMail_Nletter_News_Home_largeteaser_Image_Story1
Lichfield Road closed put of City at Salford Circus from around 3.30pm due to an RTC at the lights at the island. Still closed now outbound only but we were diverting in both directions for a short while.
65 and 67s were using Cookoo Road, up the A47 to Bromford Lane, and getting back on route by Buffet Island by turning right onto Tyburn Road. 65s turning left onto Tyburn Road and down to Salford Circus that way.
997E's to Pheasey Deers Leap were diverted earlier due to Stanhope Way being closed due to a sinkhole appearing. Instead of turning into Stanhope Way, buses were having to use the Queslett Road to turn around. Buses were turning left out of Doe Bank Lane onto the Queslett Road to the Queslett pub. Then turning around at the island following the Queslett Road to Buffet Island. Then going up Romney Way before turning left onto Hillingford Avenue back onto normal line of route. It looks like it's going to be closed for a bit now whilst they repair the sinkhole.
The X5's were also diverted in Roughley earlier due to Grange Lane being closed. Instead of going straight across the island at Mere Green, buses were turning right onto Mere Green Road. They were then following Mere Green Road to Little Aston Road. Then going down Little Aston Road to Slade Road, back onto normal line of route to terminus.
YW76 and 27 are diverted via Haunch Lane, missing out Hollybank Road and part of Wheelers Lane.
Just seen a 241 on diversion going down Mucklows Hill following an accident on Manor Lane at 5.50 today.
28 and 46 having to do alternative u-turns at Scott Arms due to resurfacing works
Sutton services have just been taken off the Expressway due to the winds
Quote from: John on February 23, 2017, 10:26:23 AM
Sutton services have just been taken off the Expressway due to the winds
WB High Street shut, Alum Rock Road shut, Coleshill Road, Marston Green shut
Currently on 24 being taken down Hagley Road & Vicarage Road. Presumably returns to normal route on Westbourne Road.
Quote from: Tony on February 23, 2017, 11:37:37 AM
WB High Street shut, Alum Rock Road shut, Coleshill Road, Marston Green shut
An incident has happened on Highgate Road. The 8 is being diverted via Stratford Road and the Ring Road.
Quote from: Jack B on February 23, 2017, 12:09:33 PM
An incident has happened on Highgate Road. The 8 is being diverted via Stratford Road and the Ring Road.
Church Road, Sheldon (71/72) now closed due to a tree as well
STORM DORIS I can't believe NXWM haven't any updates on there facebook page or there own website either. Not all of us have "the phone app" or Twitter !!
Quote from: Steve3229vp on February 23, 2017, 12:13:53 PM
STORM DORIS I can't believe NXWM haven't any updates on there facebook page or there own website either. Not all of us have "the phone app" or Twitter !!
NXWM are currently using Twitter for updates:
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands
The 11 is diverted via Hobmoor Road due to a collapsed tree by Yew Tree. Hobmoor Road - Wash Lane - Richmond Road - Bordesley Green East - Normal line of route. Both directions.
It's quite weird seeing Geminis on Bordesley Green East !
Snow Hill Queensway is closed. 7, 16 and 46s are diverted
Perry Barr express services are not using the flyovers on the A34. Just had to talk a new driver on the 997 through the 51 route as he was unfamiliar with the diversion
Dudley street Wolvo closed women killed by debris crushing her what's the diversion route
Overheard while on the 4129 on the 70 at 10:00 this morning that the 47 was terminating short at Turves Green earlier due to a fallen tree.
The 6 and 76 are being diverted due to a fallen tree outside Solihull Retail Park.
Buses are diverted via the 5 to Cranemore Boulevard and then tern left off it.
All diversion details here:
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/##3341_Centro
The 6 and 76 remain on diversion today.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/835022367780978688
7s are on diversion, I think due to an unsafe building on Wotton Road. Using Trinity Road and Birchfield Road in both directions
Is there a diversion on the 18 as I have just seen a Trident carrying on down Watford Road in Cotteridge having not turned left down Northfield Road.
Quote from: Cheese on March 10, 2017, 07:11:50 AM
Is there a diversion on the 18 as I have just seen a Trident carrying on down Watford Road in Cotteridge having not turned left down Northfield Road.
Sure it wasn't one of AG's ALX400s on the 11C you saw?
Quote from: Stu on March 10, 2017, 07:02:35 PM
Sure it wasn't one of AG's ALX400s on the 11C you saw?
Definitely a 43xx Trident, and it wasn't an 84 either as there isn't one at that time, possibly 4370.
4370 at WA garage on loan I think
Quote from: BusFan94 on March 11, 2017, 09:42:40 AM
4370 at WA garage on loan I think
Quite a big diversion then...
Broken down lorry at St. Chads; my 16 was diverted into Newtown!
Quote from: clayderman on March 14, 2017, 05:36:46 PM
Broken down lorry at St. Chads; my 16 was diverted into Newtown!
Diversion was only on from 17:25 to 17:34, you got quite a rare ride!
Just seen the 9 on Dudley Road?
Hagley road ivy bush junction shut by police incident involving armed police 2245 ish
Was stuck there nearly a hour on x10
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-weoley-castle-road-princethorpe-road-junction
Is this diversion actually taking place? Aa the 29 went along the normal route on Monday and Tuesday.
Quote from: karl724223 on March 23, 2017, 01:57:54 AM
Hagley road ivy bush junction shut by police incident involving armed police 2245 ish
Was stuck there nearly a hour on x10
Yes see my respond into Bus accidents Bus Incidents thread to your Comment for awnser I have no idea where the X10 got diverted
Quote from: BusFan94 on March 23, 2017, 04:21:46 PM
Yes see my respond into Bus accidents Bus Incidents thread to your Comment for awnser I have no idea where the X10 got diverted
It was in the news first thing this morning....
@karl724223 should know why the diversion happened by now as you can see his post was at 1.57am this morning when people did not know what was happening
Anybody know why the 9 is currently on diversion VB through Oldswinford?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on March 25, 2017, 12:15:58 PM
Anybody know why the 9 is currently on diversion VB through Oldswinford?
That's why they are screwed. Saw 6108 or 6109 change displays to not in service in Halesowen. Also seen a 9E.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on March 25, 2017, 12:15:58 PM
Anybody know why the 9 is currently on diversion VB through Oldswinford?
I read earlier there was an Accident by the Stourbridge Viaduct
935's are on diversion between the Foley Arms and Hardwick Arms. Buses are turning onto Erdington Road and then turning into Little Hardwick Road down to the Hardwick Arms where they then carry on the normal line of route.
Quote from: Michael Bevan on March 25, 2017, 03:19:31 PM
935's are on diversion between the Foley Arms and Hardwick Arms. Buses are turning onto Erdington Road and then turning into Little Hardwick Road down to the Hardwick Arms where they then carry on the normal line of route.
Thats going past the Crem isn't it?
Quote from: John on March 25, 2017, 02:40:43 PM
I read earlier there was an Accident by the Stourbridge Viaduct
Thanks
@John, quite strange they were diverted via Glasshouse Hill and Hagley Road, would have thought Red Hill would be quicker and deckers have used that route in the past.
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on March 25, 2017, 03:40:41 PM
Thanks @John, quite strange they were diverted via Glasshouse Hill and Hagley Road, would have thought Red Hill would be quicker and deckers have used that route in the past.
despatch was worried about low trees down redhill
Quote from: karl724223 on March 26, 2017, 02:39:40 AM
despatch was worried about low trees down redhill
Thanks for that
@karl724223 , yes thinking about it, it must be quite a few years since deckers used redhill on a regular basis. Shame really as it would have cut the delays a little especially for buses going into Stourbridge, and coming from Stourbridge, buses wouldn't have to negotiate the tight left hand turn onto Glasshouse Hill.
81 is on diversion around the Woodcross area, missing out mount Road, Pugh Road and Woodcross Street in both directions. Carrying on straight up Dovedale Road onto Evans Street (Both Directions)
65/67 going the old way into town and round Old Square atm, looks like there's been a collision on the Dale End / Newton Street junction and there's a 67 stuck behind it
From early April cradley heath bus station close for three weeks resurfacing
If you look at the Tarmac it's got big cracks all over the place
Quote from: karl724223 on March 28, 2017, 09:47:43 PM
From early April cradley heath bus station close for three weeks resurfacing
If you look at the Tarmac it's got big cracks all over the place
Very very stupid of centro
Quote from: Dom on March 28, 2017, 10:18:04 PM
Why? Also its TfWM not centro.
It was Centro who had it built and it was centro to blame for getting a contractor who obviously cut corners on the surfacing of the bus station
Quote from: the trainbasher on March 28, 2017, 10:21:01 PM
It was Centro who had it built and it was centro to blame for getting a contractor who obviously cut corners on the surfacing of the bus station
Sorry but this is ridiculous, surely the bus station hasn't been open for 2 years yet and it isn't exactly the busiest bus station around.
I hope Centro (or whoever) are claiming off the builder for this.
No entry onto Holloway Head atm in Brum, 80/98/99 obviously being diverted out of town but not sure which way
Quote from: Kevin on April 01, 2017, 05:10:37 PM
No entry onto Holloway Head atm in Brum, 80/98/99 obviously being diverted out of town but not sure which way
Usually they are diverted via, Bristol Street and Lee Bank Middleway.
An RTC on the junction of Edward Road and Hallam Street has caused the 35 to be diverted around Pershore Road.
Just seen the 63 turning left before Saintsbury's in Selly Oak towards the City Centre
There was a RTA at Clock Garage at 5AM this morning, police closed of Coleshill Road and Bradford Road, someone has hit a tree and died apparently. Waited for a 94 this morning, 4280 finally turned up over an hour later at 07:27.
94, 70 and 72 are diverted, normal line of route to the Hunters Moon, Coleshill Road, Heath Way, School Lane, Bradford Road, normal line of route to Chelmsley Wood. 70 is being diverted via The Green.
Buses are picking up and dropping of passenger and the stops on the diversion.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/man-suffers-serious-head-injuries-12893962
Newhall Street closed due to burst water mains apparently. Affecting the 101.
My bus this morning had been diverted along George Street, then basically following the 83/89 to Colmore Row, except turning at St. Chads to get into city via Livery Street.
My driver was unaware of the diversion; I'd like to imagine other buses will have now been diverted via Newhall Hill as George Street was quite tight.
Quote from: clayderman on April 19, 2017, 12:24:02 PM
Newhall Street closed due to burst water mains apparently. Affecting the 101.
My bus this morning had been diverted along George Street, then basically following the 83/89 to Colmore Row, except turning at St. Chads to get into city via Livery Street.
My driver was unaware of the diversion; I'd like to imagine other buses will have now been diverted via Newhall Hill as George Street was quite tight.
Saw 4821 on the 101 enter the City Centre, via Great Charles Street Queensway and Livery Street yesterday afternoon.
Quote from: 2206 on April 19, 2017, 12:26:18 PM
Saw 4821 on the 101 enter the City Centre, via Great Charles Street Queensway and Livery Street yesterday afternoon.
Coincidentally, 4821 was my bus this morning! :P
What's up with the Walsall Road? 4866 just passed me on Beeches Road heading towards the City on a 51.
Quote from: Jack B on April 24, 2017, 03:15:55 PM
What's up with the Walsall Road? 4866 just passed me on Beeches Road heading towards Walsall on a 51.
Idiots double parking opposite the U-turn blocking the road
Broken down bus at the Birchfield Road/Trinity Road junction into City meaning 33/51/52 are using the flyover after Perry Barr to Six ways missing the three stops in-between
Quote from: John on April 24, 2017, 06:43:58 PM
Broken down bus at the Birchfield Road/Trinity Road junction into City meaning 33/51/52 are using the flyover after Perry Barr to Six ways missing the three stops in-between
4239 was the broken down vehicle on the 52.
Quote from: Tony on April 24, 2017, 06:18:45 PM
Idiots double parking opposite the U-turn blocking the road
Not surprised, happens all the time.
Quote from: clayderman on April 19, 2017, 12:24:02 PM
Newhall Street closed due to burst water mains apparently. Affecting the 101.
My bus this morning had been diverted along George Street, then basically following the 83/89 to Colmore Row, except turning at St. Chads to get into city via Livery Street.
My driver was unaware of the diversion; I'd like to imagine other buses will have now been diverted via Newhall Hill as George Street was quite tight.
It would appear that Newhall Street has opened now, albeit merging traffic into one lane. My bus home (4828) was back on its normal route from city centre; buses into city still seem to be on diversion. 4799 (with its displays set on Handsworth, whilst city-bound) turned left onto Newhall Hill, right in front of 4828.
Would've made for a brilliant photo opportunity; two 101s with the same set destination turning the complete opposite way of each other! :P
Due to an accident on Harborne park Road, near Harborne high street, the 11 A/C were diverted this evening. I was driving my car and met an 11A on Albert Road which was a very tight squeeze, not sure if another diversion route was in place as there is no way you'd get two buses passing each other on that road. I think there was an NXWM inspector on St. Peter's Road though so maybe that was the route!!! Possibly the first time a West Mids bus has been up Albert Road!
Quote from: j789 on May 05, 2017, 08:26:35 PM
Due to an accident on Harborne park Road, near Harborne high street, the 11 A/C were diverted this evening. I was driving my car and met an 11A on Albert Road which was a very tight squeeze, not sure if another diversion route was in place as there is no way you'd get two buses passing each other on that road. I think there was an NXWM inspector on St. Peter's Road though so maybe that was the route!!! Possibly the first time a West Mids bus has been up Albert Road!
Wow that is impressive - never seen a bus along Albert Rd or St Peter's Rd before. St Peter's Rd can be a pain in the backside by car due to parking on both sides of the road. Planned diversions missing out Harborne Park Rd would normally be War Lane, Northfield Rd and Quinton Rd.
Quote from: Mike K on May 05, 2017, 11:46:52 PM
Wow that is impressive - never seen a bus along Albert Rd or St Peter's Rd before. St Peter's Rd can be a pain in the backside by car due to parking on both sides of the road. Planned diversions missing out Harborne Park Rd would normally be War Lane, Northfield Rd and Quinton Rd.
Yes that is true, I think the accident only just happened though as the police were shutting the road, driver probably thought he would risk it up Albert Rd to reduce stops missed out (good driver in my opinion, probably not in managements eyes!) Another diversion could have been down the high street and right turn into Vivian rd and back up to Harborne park rd.
Is there a diversion around Chelmsley wood. As the interchange is closed because of a fire.
All this week due to Drews Lane being closed between 9:30am & 4pm all 72's are using Washwood Heath Road to the Fox then turning down Bromford Lane to Drews Lane then normal route outbound & left after Farnhurst Road etc inbound as my 72 followed the diversion around 10 this morning
Quote from: Squiz1971 on May 22, 2017, 07:48:12 PM
All this week due to Drews Lane being closed between 9:30am & 4pm all 72's are using Washwood Heath Road to the Fox then turning down Bromford Lane to Drews Lane then normal route outbound & left after Farnhurst Road etc inbound as my 72 followed the diversion around 10 this morning
Saw 2238 on the 72 on the diversion via Ward End, The Fox and Goose at about 07:50 this morning on Bromford Lane going towards Solihull. The NWM website says the diversion is just overnight between 19:00 and 07:00. Theres nothing about the 72 diversion on the NX website, or the 71 diversion in Castle Vale and Minworth.
@Tony do you know what time the 72 is diverted between?
Quote from: 2206 on May 23, 2017, 04:09:46 PM
Saw 2238 on the 72 on the diversion via Ward End, The Fox and Goose at about 07:50 this morning on Bromford Lane going towards Solihull. The NWM website says the diversion is just overnight between 19:00 and 07:00. Theres nothing about the 72 diversion on the NX website, or the 71 diversion in Castle Vale and Minworth. @Tony do you know what time the 72 is diverted between?
@2206 the times for the 72 are as I gave mate as I stated before on the roadwork's preview plaques, that the times were 9:30 am to 4 or 4:30pm cannot remember which.
Quote from: Squiz1971 on May 23, 2017, 07:27:40 PM
@2206 the times for the 72 are as I gave mate as I stated before on the roadwork's preview plaques, that the times were 9:30 am to 4 or 4:30pm cannot remember which.
Thanks. So what was 2238 doing on the diversion at 07:50 this morning?
Quote from: 2206 on May 23, 2017, 07:33:51 PM
Thanks. So what was 2238 doing on the diversion at 07:50 this morning?
Not sure unless it starts earlier than 9:30 as I could of misread the sign
One from yesterday NXWM WA 37 and Thandi were on Diversion due to an RTC on Bentley Road North when I got the junction of Wolverhampton Road West were the 37 crosses and goes towards the Bridge the Driver said anyone getting off next stop he said because there has been a Crash the roads closed so your getting off here. So we then turned Right down the 529 route onto the McDonald's island Left down towards the Robin Hood and joined by the Factory just past Bentley Road North. NXWM seemed to use the Black Country Route and Wolverhampton Road East. But a Thandi 37 was turned around and diverted down the route my 37 had took.
From 11 till 2 Buses going into West Brom were having to use congregation way and the Ringway Due to a broken down bus on New Street at the Junction with the High Street.
1938 was the Cause.
Quote from: WB Driver on June 10, 2017, 09:02:58 PM
From 11 till 2 Buses going into West Brom were having to use congregation way and the Ringway Due to a broken down bus on New Street at the Junction with the High Street.
1938 was the Cause.
Yes, it was towed away at 10 past 2.
https://www.facebook.com/CovBusPage/videos/vb.369276339910972/728469330658336/?type=2&theater
Was there a problem on the Bristol Rd in Selly Oak this morning? I saw a couple of 63s follow the X61 route from Selly Oak through to Bournbrook via Aston Webb Bvd and Selly Oak by-pass towards city shortly before 9.00.
From today until the end of the month Hamstead road is closed from the village to Newton Road Monday - Friday 09:30 - 15:30
16 is terminating in the old Hamstead Village turning circle - should be good for photos
46 and diamonds 16W running via Scott Arms and Newton Road
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2017, 07:18:57 AM
From today until the end of the month Hamstead road is closed from the village to Newton Road Monday - Friday 09:30 - 15:30
16 is terminating in the old Hamstead Village turning circle - should be good for photos
46 and diamonds 16W running via Scott Arms and Newton Road
I've been on the 46 today and they changed the diversion 3 or 4 times in the end we were running to and from Scott arms along newton road using the cut out just after the Old Walsall Rd Lights.
Quote from: WB Driver on June 21, 2017, 08:56:03 PM
I've been on the 46 today and they changed the diversion 3 or 4 times in the end we were running to and from Scott arms along newton road using the cut out just after the Old Walsall Rd Lights.
Wow, not even the village?
Quote from: Kevin on June 21, 2017, 10:07:14 PM
Wow, not even the village?
No I believe it would be to do with 16's being in the way.
All Harborne and Hagley Rd services currently on diversion off Broad St via Sheepcote St and round the back of the ICC to Paradise Circus in both directions due to what looks like some sort of police incident.
@Mike K - Probably due to this March
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/brummies-react-britain-first-march-13233963
A PN B7RLE was causing buses to enter merry hill bus station a different way. Unsure how it didn't make it to the bus station
Quote from: Mike K on June 24, 2017, 03:50:41 PM
All Harborne and Hagley Rd services currently on diversion off Broad St via Sheepcote St and round the back of the ICC to Paradise Circus in both directions due to what looks like some sort of police incident.
@Mike K - Probably due to this March
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/brummies-react-britain-first-march-13233963
The top half of Colmore Row was also closed off, the 9 was stoping at the 127 stop and all traffic was using the side road after the taxi rank. Assume it is for the same reason
55 - On Diversion Towards city not serving shard end crescent and packington avenue until further notice due to essential gas works.
I saw an 8C on Coventry Road by St Andrews, it may be on diversion due to the traffic jam near Small Heath park due to an Eid Prayer in which 100,000 Muslims attended.
Quote from: Ronnoc on June 25, 2017, 11:54:47 AM
I saw an 8C on Coventry Road by St Andrews, it may be on diversion due to the traffic jam near Small Heath park due to an Eid Prayer in which 100,000 Muslims attended.
8A/C, 28, 28A and 60 are all subject to delays or diversions today and tomorrow due to Eid celebration in Small Heath Park.
Quote from: Stu on June 25, 2017, 12:32:46 PM
8A/C, 28, 28A and 60 are all subject to delays or diversions today and tomorrow due to Eid celebration in Small Heath Park.
I noticed a 70XX Omnilink on the 28 terminating on the Small Heath Highway earlier.
My friend said he was diverted on thev17 towards city how come when it dont serve the small heath park
Quote from: Solo1 on June 25, 2017, 10:07:56 PM
My friend said he was diverted on thev17 towards city how come when it dont serve the small heath park
Green Lane maybe? I believe last year the traffic jams were within a few miles of Small Heath Park. That's what Birmingham Mail says anyway.
It's basically a like a Blues match but multiplied significantly traffic wise.
Anyone know why the number 9 came down mucklows hill this morning??
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 03, 2017, 08:04:14 PM
Anyone know why the number 9 came down mucklows hill this morning??
Because that's the way the driver drove it!
757 on the 21.05 number 5 from Sutton took a diversion due to road resurfacing from beggars bush via the 907 route, 96 route and then 33 route to hawthorn road and then took a left onto the 28 route back round to college road and then found its way back to Finchley Road and onto normal line of route.
Was the 34 and 701 diverted earlier Due St Thomas Moore School Being on Lockdown due to Suspects from A car chase jumping into the grounds and the 334 pass Well if so where.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/school-lockdown-after-gang-men-13356062
Birmingham mail doesn't suggest it was. I'll check NX Twitter
X12 6701 seen on Washwood Heath Road at Aston Church Road lights inbound around 18:30
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 19, 2017, 07:47:42 PM
X12 6701 seen on Washwood Heath Road at Aston Church Road lights inbound around 18:30
A 444X trident was going on Drews Lane earlier on the X70 towardas Chelmsley Wood as well, 4449 I think.
Regular morning peak diversion for X3/4/5 services trying to beat the traffic on Gravelly Hill is by using Fentham Road and Slade Road to Salford Circus. Usually finishes by 10am as informed by AVL
This Saturday brierley hill high street is completely closed for a street fair all services will use the bypass I'm told a nx bus will be there to
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 19, 2017, 07:26:56 PM
Was the 34 and 701 diverted earlier Due St Thomas Moore School Being on Lockdown due to Suspects from A car chase jumping into the grounds and the 334 pass Well if so where.
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/school-lockdown-after-gang-men-13356062
Birmingham mail doesn't suggest it was. I'll check NX Twitter
You mean the school service for that school. LOL!
Yes although according to a driver they were not diverted
Quote from: Dom on July 20, 2017, 07:39:23 PM
You mean the school service for that school. LOL!
Plus the article says it happened just before 11AM as well, the 701 doesn't operate at that time
@Dom .
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 20, 2017, 07:43:48 PM
Yes although according to a driver they were not diverted
You seem to fail to understand the point of my post.
@MW how are you getting on with the JustGiving page? ;)
Quote from: 2206 on July 20, 2017, 07:45:55 PM
Plus the article says it happened just before 11AM as well, the 701 doesn't operate at that time
@Dom .
Don't worry. I think Busfan got a little messed up.
Pleck road is closed between Bridgman Street and Rollingmill Street due to roadworks which route is the 39,36 and 335 diverting.
Also Sandbeds road is closed between Charles Street and Mill Street which route is the 28E and 326 diverting down
And finally NX 51 is being diverted due to gas main work on the A34 with the junction with Leamore Lane and Beatrice Street
16 being diverted ex city via summer lane, ring road and then onto the inner circle to rejoin normal line of route.
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 24, 2017, 06:04:27 PM
Pleck road is closed between Bridgman Street and Rollingmill Street due to roadworks which route is the 39,36 and 335 diverting.
Also Sandbeds road is closed between Charles Street and Mill Street which route is the 28E and 326 diverting down
And finally NX 51 is being diverted due to gas main work on the A34 with the junction with Leamore Lane and Beatrice Street
X51 actually.
Why dont they divert the X51 right at Green Lane instead of left, and send the route via Beechdale instead, as it would lose less stops instead?
Damn I knew that's what I meant I could only image the 39 goes past Tasker Street the Right turn by Corporation Street to the Manor and then turns back around and returns via Pleck Road so the same route to the Manor and then down Corporation Street I think that's how the 38 went when it got diverted. Maybe Westy or anyone from around there could confirm
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 26, 2017, 09:50:55 AM
Damn I knew that's what I meant I could only image the 39 goes past Tasker Street the Right turn by Corporation Street to the Manor and then turns back around and returns via Pleck Road so the same route to the Manor and then down Corporation Street I think that's how the 38 went when it got diverted. Maybe Westy or anyone from around there could confirm
There shouldnt be any issue with the 36 & 335 as they dont touch that section of Pleck Road.
If serving the Manor is vital, then the 39 & 637 ought to divert via the 36/335 route & come out via Ida Road, opposite Rolling Mill St & turn right onto Pleck Road.
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 24, 2017, 06:04:27 PM
Pleck road is closed between Bridgman Street and Rollingmill Street due to roadworks which route is the 39,36 and 335 diverting.
You could have just read the notice in Walsall garage.
Was I right with that diversion
@Tony ?
Quote from: Tony on July 26, 2017, 11:34:38 AM
You could have just read the notice in Walsall garage.
Never bothered lol Although seriously I haven't had to drive the 34's,37's or 39's. Just been driving Tridents and Envrios and various routes such as 41,10,10A, 51 and X51
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 11:53:31 AM
Never bothered lol Although seriously I haven't had to drive the 34's,37's or 39's. Just been driving Tridents and Envrios and various routes such as 41,10,10A, 51 and X51
What route you driving today then?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on July 27, 2017, 11:54:52 AM
What route you driving today then?
Not driving today Saturday is when I drive in the Afternoon So I get into Walsall for Lunch buy a few games for my PlayStation then head to garage. For about 14:00PM
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Not driving today Saturday is when I drive in the Afternoon So I get into Walsall for Lunch buy a few games for my PlayStation then head to garage. For about 14:00PM
You only drive Saturday afternoons?
No I drove on Wednesday and I driving Tuesday next week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday it's just that I'm booking time off last week I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,friday,Saturday,Sunday it's due to when the garage is busiest and when others drivers are available. For example today I would be on the X51 but the driver who is currently taking my duty on it is a regular one on there.
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 12:00:44 PM
Not driving today Saturday is when I drive in the Afternoon So I get into Walsall for Lunch buy a few games for my PlayStation then head to garage. For about 14:00PM
Your last quote said you only drive mornings?
None of your postings about this job tie up with how either the training school or Walsall work.
As you know all Roll numbers are 6 digits long. What are the first 3 of yours? That will not identify you to anyone as that still leaves 1000 choices of number.
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
No I drove on Wednesday and I driving Tuesday next week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday it's just that I'm booking time off last week I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,friday,Saturday,Sunday it's due to when the garage is busiest and when others drivers are available. For example today I would be on the X51 but the driver who is currently taking my duty on it is a regular one on there.
I am getting tired of this
Walsall say they have no-one new with these working arrangements. New drivers do not drive Platinums. New drivers do not drive on their own in service before doing full route learning and a spell of buddy driving. In the recent past they have received emails from someone pretending to be from within the company trying to obtain details of running boards and duties from a familiar looking email address.
Can I remind people to check the rules of the forum about fake information.
My PM is available for anyone to prove my fears are misplaced
Quote from: Tony on July 27, 2017, 02:19:02 PM
Your last quote said you only drive mornings?
None of your postings about this job tie up with how either the training school or Walsall work.
As you know all Roll numbers are 6 digits long. What are the first 3 of yours? That will not identify you to anyone as that still leaves 1000 choices of number.
They are 534
Quote from: Tony on July 27, 2017, 05:39:52 PM
I am getting tired of this
Walsall say they have no-one new with these working arrangements. New drivers do not drive Platinums. New drivers do not drive on their own in service before doing full route learning and a spell of buddy driving. In the recent past they have received emails from someone pretending to be from within the company trying to obtain details of running boards and duties from a familiar looking email address.
Can I remind people to check the rules of the forum about fake information.
My PM is available for anyone to prove my fears are misplaced
I had the job since I Was off the forum which was due to internet issues so I am not new I kept it quiet for a bit on here so I didn't get harrsed
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 06:49:56 PM
I had the job since I Was off the forum which was due to internet issues so I am not new I kept it quiet for a bit on here so I didn't get harrsed
You said a few days ago you were still training this week
You have 3 choices
I actually hope it is number 1, but another member of this forum has read your post about driving this Saturday to one of the managers at Walsall who said it was complete rubbish.
PM me with your roll number
Own up all this is a lie
Leave the forum
55 Will be on diversion tomorrow due to Shardfest. Pithall Road is closed to Cars and buses. I don't know what the diversion is yet though anyone else know ?
Quote from: BusFan94 on July 27, 2017, 12:51:48 PM
No I drove on Wednesday and I driving Tuesday next week, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday it's just that I'm booking time off last week I worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,friday,Saturday,Sunday it's due to when the garage is busiest and when others drivers are available. For example today I would be on the X51 but the driver who is currently taking my duty on it is a regular one on there.
Note from Tony
This post is complete fantasy - Warning anyone posting lies consistently (not one off errors we all make) will be removed permanently from the forum
Seen a 14 on Washwood Heath Riad by Aston Church Road inbound around 19:20. One of Bc tridents with the orange destination led's
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 01, 2017, 10:30:52 PM
Seen a 14 on Washwood Heath Riad by Aston Church Road inbound around 19:20. One of Bc tridents with the orange destination led's
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5#3640_Centro
Somebody cocked up last night on the colmore row diversion sending us up a one way street that hadn't been closed to traffic that should have. Church st
PB 4477 running along Nechells Park Road this morning 08:18 displaying "FD Fort Dunlop", on diversion from star city?
Birmingham Half and International Marathon - Sunday 15 October 2017.
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=3799_Centro
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2017, 04:10:02 PM
Birmingham Half and International Marathon - Sunday 15 October 2017.
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=3799_Centro
Wonderful. I notice Perry Barr is involved. So the 33/51/52/52A are going to be using the 7 bus stops on Summer Lane. Newtown Row (full length) will be closed? Good thing I don't go out on Sundays. All the 93*, 997 and X51 will also be using Summer Lane. Will be fun seeing Platniums going down Summer Lane.
P.S I think people will be happy the X51 will be non-Stop to Scott Arms!
My X1 was diverted before Kathleen Road. Part of Coventry Road cordoned off by police
- served Coventry Road, Kings Road
diversion begins
- Berkeley Road East
- Hob Moor Road
- Holder Road
returns to normal route
I saw an Amey pick-up with what looked like a lamp post come from that area; something related perhaps? I can't find anything on local news.
Quote from: Jack B on August 19, 2017, 04:16:59 PM
Wonderful. I notice Perry Barr is involved. So the 33/51/52/52A are going to be using the 7 bus stops on Summer Lane. Newtown Row (full length) will be closed? Good thing I don't go out on Sundays. All the 93*, 997 and X51 will also be using Summer Lane. Will be fun seeing Platniums going down Summer Lane.
P.S I think people will be happy the X51 will be non-Stop to Scott Arms!
I'm imagining the X51 might be completely avoiding the Walsall Road and turning down the Old Walsall Rd, follow the 16 into town from Hamstead
Quote from: Kevin on August 21, 2017, 05:31:48 PM
I'm imagining the X51 might be completely avoiding the Walsall Road and turning down the Old Walsall Rd, follow the 16 into town from Hamstead
The 51 might aswell. Unless it goes round the Beeches. The 52A will turn back down Beeches Road for town.
Quote from: CL on August 20, 2017, 09:11:56 AM
My X1 was diverted before Kathleen Road. Part of Coventry Road cordoned off by police
- served Coventry Road, Kings Road
diversion begins
- Berkeley Road East
- Hob Moor Road
- Holder Road
returns to normal route
I saw an Amey pick-up with what looked like a lamp post come from that area; something related perhaps? I can't find anything on local news.
To answer your question, while on my way home this evening, as my X1 was approaching the Kathleen Road stop, I noticed a 'Serious Collision Here' notice just before the Holiday Inn Express, so as I suspected there must have been some kind of road accident which caused your diversion Sunday morning. Which doesn't surprise me, considering the number of motorists who use that stretch of road as a race track.
EDIT: found the story now, someone was killed after crashing into a lamp post:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/driver-dies-after-car-hits-13503105
What is the 17 diversion on match days is it still down the small heath by pass
Notice the x51 Leamore diversion has finished.
Thought it was on for longer?
Aston Lane, Perry Barr is still closed now so buses are having to use Wellhead Lane. 11A/C and the 68A/C
Just seen a 120 and 121 come into Dudley bus station through Castle Gate Island.
RTA on Wolverhampton road, Hagley road junction. 126 on diversion. Can anyone tell me which way the 126 went??
Just seen a 11 Branded Gemini on the 5 going down Golden Hillock Road.
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on September 06, 2017, 10:26:37 PM
Just seen a 11 Branded Gemini on the 5 going down Golden Hillock Road.
Stratford Road seems to be closed in Sparkbrook past Highgate Road junction. Presumably buses are diverting via Walford Road, Golden Hillock and then Small Heath Highway to either follow the X1/X2 into Digbeth, or turn left via A4540 (Ring Road) and then rejoin at Camp Hill.
11C was been diverted from Perry Barr up Aldridge Road after the Villa Match this afternoon. I assume up to The Ridgeway. Saw 3 in quite quick succession around 5.15pm
Quote from: John on September 09, 2017, 10:11:23 PM
11C was been diverted from Perry Barr up Aldridge Road after the Villa Match this afternoon. I assume up to The Ridgeway. Saw 3 in quite quick succession around 5.15pm
That's correct, this diversion has been used quiet a bit for villa matches
Pretty sure I just seen a crimson trident on 129 by Stourbridge displaying brum
Quote from: Trident 4194 on September 18, 2017, 01:56:25 PM
Pretty sure I just seen a crimson trident on 129 by Stourbridge displaying brum
129 by Stourbridge?
Quote from: Tony on September 18, 2017, 02:17:28 PM
129 by Stourbridge?
Yeah I'm sure saw destination Birmingham and it was where the 287 turns left opposite Hungary hill by the viaduct
A crimson tridant on the 129 was took of the road for having a hole in the roof so might have been engineers
9s on diversion tonight by lutley oak
The 11's were being diverted between Yardley Swan and Acocks Green this morning.
Yardley Road, Stockfield Road, Warwick Road, Westley Road, Normal Line Of Route.
9s on diversion around pedmore took 35 mins from Halesowen to Stourbridge
Been a crash on the Walsall Road by Tower Hill in the last hour, think it blocked Beeches Road for a while because I saw a 52 in service turning right at the Scott Arms
Roadworks on Shard End Crescent from the 30th of October for 40 days is 55 diverting?
Quarry bank high street shut wind damage to a shop roof
Quote from: karl724223 on October 16, 2017, 09:04:14 PM
Quarry bank high street shut wind damage to a shop roof
What's the diversion route for buses that go down there then? Follow the 289 route so that they end up using Saltwells Road?
A Dundee OmnLink had broken down on the 46 on the route just off Great Hampton Row earlier, blocking the road. 46s were diverted up Great Hampton Row to Well Street (I think) missing out that bit of the route by Water Street.
67s have also just came off diversion into City due to an RTC on the Tyburn Road at Salford Circus. We were using Bromford Lane, A47 and Cuckoo Road. Typically as I get to Bromford Lane, the road reopens so had to sit in traffic for 30 minutes
More fun and games today on the 67s. Chester Road is closed drom Tyburn island to The Bagot. Instead of sending us down Kingsbury Road to Lidl, we have got go past Asda at Minworth, up to Walmley and down the X14 route back to the Tyburn Road. 3.8 mile diversion, losing 10 minutes a trip. Surely the stops between The Bagot and Lidl can be served by the X14 and people can change for the 67 by Lidl
Don't expect 65/7s on time today
11a/c diverted via holder rd. hom moor rd. due to accident on church rd
Just under a week ago there was some 54's going down new road featherstone but it was probably due to the A449 but I'm not sure
The 28 towards Dyas Road and 67 towards the City Centre were being diverted in Castle Vale today, though the NX website says the diversion should have ended at 7AM, they were still being diverted at 11AM.
The 28 towards Small Heath and 67 towards Castle Vale, High Street were following there normal lines of route.
28 towards Dyas Road: was being diverted via: Chester Road, Kingsbury Road past Lidl, turning round and Comming back down to Lidl, Tyburn Road and then back onto the Chester Road.
67 towards the City Centre: Chester Road, Kingsbury Road, Walmley Ash Road, Eachelhurst Road and then normal line of route.
http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/closure-of-chester-road-2017-10-18
What's happened on Prittchatts Road causing the 98/X64 diversion?
Carrs Lane and Albert Street have been closed so I bet that's chaos for services. Perry Barr buses are using The Priory Queensway and Corporation Street
Aston Lane has been closed for gas works from Wellhead Lane to Perry Barr island. 11As are using Wellhead Lane, which is like a car park now. Imagine it will be worse at rush hour and Saturdays. Think its there until Christmas. 11Cs are unaffected as the road is only closed one way
Quote from: John on November 07, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Aston Lane has been closed for gas works from Wellhead Lane to Perry Barr island. 11As are using Wellhead Lane, which is like a car park now. Imagine it will be worse at rush hour and Saturdays. Think its there until Christmas. 11Cs are unaffected as the road is only closed one way
That's the 4 to 8 min drop back at Perry Barr gone then.
Quote from: John on November 07, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Aston Lane has been closed for gas works from Wellhead Lane to Perry Barr island. 11As are using Wellhead Lane, which is like a car park now. Imagine it will be worse at rush hour and Saturdays. Think its there until Christmas. 11Cs are unaffected as the road is only closed one way
I've just asked Traffic light control to give some more time to exit Wellhead Lane to try and help
A road closure on Greenlane Walsall due the White horse pub being on fire
Quote from: John on November 07, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Aston Lane has been closed for gas works from Wellhead Lane to Perry Barr island. 11As are using Wellhead Lane, which is like a car park now. Imagine it will be worse at rush hour and Saturdays. Think its there until Christmas. 11Cs are unaffected as the road is only closed one way
Wellhead Lane will be awful in Peaks. With all the buses cueing for the pumps and the diverted traffic.
Quote from: Jack on November 07, 2017, 04:03:21 PM
Wellhead Lane will be awful in Peaks. With all the buses cueing for the pumps and the diverted traffic.
I didn't think of that. That will be lovely waiting to get into the garage. It was bad enough some evenings last week. People are driving up the pavement to get round and arguing with drivers when it is not their fault. Nothing ever seems to be done to solve it
Quote from: John on November 07, 2017, 04:19:55 PM
I didn't think of that. That will be lovely waiting to get into the garage. It was bad enough some evenings last week. People are driving up the pavement to get round and arguing with drivers when it is not their fault. Nothing ever seems to be done to solve it
I don't really think anything can be done about it. Unless something happens to the university. lol I quite like see the cue of buses causing mayhem. The car drivers are quite impatient and dangerous going on the pavements. Personally, I think the whole area is terrible. The traffic lights at the Harrier Way junction are a nightmare.
Quote from: John on November 07, 2017, 12:48:52 PM
Aston Lane has been closed for gas works from Wellhead Lane to Perry Barr island. 11As are using Wellhead Lane, which is like a car park now. Imagine it will be worse at rush hour and Saturdays. Think its there until Christmas. 11Cs are unaffected as the road is only closed one way
A much more logical way to do it would be close it the other direction, and send traffic via Birchfield Road and the Broadway to get back onto route, surely the people that sort diversions recognise that Wellhead Lane is a stupid idea
Is there something up with Aston Lane. The Diamond 68 and an 11A have used the A34 underpass fron Aston 6 Ways to Perry Barr. Or is it just to do with the roadworks?
Quote from: Kevin on November 08, 2017, 08:15:29 AM
A much more logical way to do it would be close it the other direction, and send traffic via Birchfield Road and the Broadway to get back onto route, surely the people that sort diversions recognise that Wellhead Lane is a stupid idea
Is the Broadway suitable? It's often full of parked cars on both sides of the road.
The 17, travelling out of city was being diverted via Cattell Road, Bordesley Green and Victoria Road today. This was causing long delays and also affecting the 97 because of the extra traffic at the Bordesley Green traffic lights.
Quote from: Eric Shaw on November 08, 2017, 08:20:06 PM
The 17, travelling out of city was being diverted via Cattell Road, Bordesley Green and Victoria Road today. This was causing long delays and also affecting the 97 because of the extra traffic at the Bordesley Green traffic lights.
Long Term Diversion till May 2018.
The 11A today were diverted via Witton Road, Six Ways Aston, Birchfield Road and onto Wellington Road. Though the diversion on the NX website states Wellhead Lane, Aldridge Road.
4302 was rammed and 4295 a few minutes behind with just one passenger on the upper deck.
Maybe the diversion they used today is faster than round Wellhead Lane? I think it's faster not stuck in traffic.
Quote from: Jack on November 11, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
The 11A today were diverted via Witton Road, Six Ways Aston, Birchfield Road and onto Wellington Road. Though the diversion on the NX website states Wellhead Lane, Aldridge Road.
4302 was rammed and 4295 a few minutes behind with just one passenger on the upper deck.
Maybe the diversion they used today is faster than round Wellhead Lane? I think it's faster not stuck in traffic.
Would hazards guess its faster as I imagine it would miss out more of the Saturday shoppers going to one stop
Are the Broad Street services not using Holiday street anymore? It seems they've adopted a controlled one-way system at the end of Broad Street; causing quite a bottleneck. It's added 10 minutes to my commute to school and I'm not impressed.
I don't want anyone to tell me "I should've left out earlier" because how was I to know? Irate would be an understatement.
Basically I's like to know why the buses aren't using Holiday Street.
Quote from: CL on November 13, 2017, 08:27:47 AM
Are the Broad Street services not using Holiday street anymore? It seems they've adopted a controlled one-way system at the end of Broad Street; causing quite a bottleneck. It's added 10 minutes to my commute to school and I'm not impressed.
I don't want anyone to tell me "I should've left out earlier" because how was I to know? Irate would be an understatement.
Basically I's like to know why the buses aren't using Holiday Street.
Opened at midnight.
Quote from: CL on November 13, 2017, 08:27:47 AM
Are the Broad Street services not using Holiday street anymore? It seems they've adopted a controlled one-way system at the end of Broad Street; causing quite a bottleneck. It's added 10 minutes to my commute to school and I'm not impressed.
I don't want anyone to tell me "I should've left out earlier" because how was I to know? Irate would be an understatement.
Basically I's like to know why the buses aren't using Holiday Street.
Would this be the same Holliday Street that was causing huge delays to the buses mentioned a couple of weeks ago?
Quote from: CL on November 13, 2017, 08:27:47 AM
Are the Broad Street services not using Holiday street anymore? It seems they've adopted a controlled one-way system at the end of Broad Street; causing quite a bottleneck. It's added 10 minutes to my commute to school and I'm not impressed.
I don't want anyone to tell me "I should've left out earlier" because how was I to know? Irate would be an understatement.
Basically I's like to know why the buses aren't using Holiday Street.
We're watching the bottom of Broad Street, the junction onto Paradise Circus on the Traffic Cameras this morning and can see that there is some tweeking needed in the Traffic control. The chap from Birmingham Council has just left with a list of what needs doing, but there have been no delays inbound on Broad Street this morning, a big improvement on using the diversion and in the morning peak inbound is the priority.
Outbound the biggest delays were around 08:00 when there was a queue down Suffolk Street delaying the Harborne services, but the biggest delay was 5 minutes, you were certainly not delayed by 10 minutes due to it.
I've seen a few issues with buses turning right from paradise back onto broad street outbound. They catch the temp lights on red and have to wait for the buses coming the other way to clear. When they do get a green light they still can't move as the buses are queing and sat at the bottom of broad street waiting to turn left onto paradise etc. No doubt this is causing delays and needs looking at ?
Firstly, I'd like to thank Tony & Dom for the replies.
Secondly from personal experience, I've never really noticed delays much when buses used Holliday Street, which is probably why I liked the diversion (never really added more than 1/2 minutes to my journey). That being said, nowadays I rarely catch peak time buses to experience what it could be/has been described to be like; a "car park".
In regards to this morning's journey, I'll admit, I may have been bending the truths a bit. I checked the clock on my phone at Municipal Offices; 08:07. And again whilst my bus was stuck at the Broad Street turning. That was definitely 08:15, or thereabouts. That probably explains where I got "10 minutes" from; by measuring the time from Municipal Offices. If it helps, I was on 6107; following a B7 ALX on the 128 (iirc), and a price-branded MMC on the 9.
On a separate, but similar, note; it really is irritating when car drivers use the 'bus gate' at Broad Street. Definitely a contributing factor to delays experienced. But even the driver of the blue hatchback had got tired of waiting behind a van and two buses at the temp lights! Haha
Quote from: CL on November 13, 2017, 10:31:13 PM
Firstly, I'd like to thank Tony & Dom for the replies.
Secondly from personal experience, I've never really noticed delays much when buses used Holliday Street, which is probably why I liked the diversion (never really added more than 1/2 minutes to my journey). That being said, nowadays I rarely catch peak time buses to experience what it could be/has been described to be like; a "car park".
In regards to this morning's journey, I'll admit, I may have been bending the truths a bit. I checked the clock on my phone at Municipal Offices; 08:07. And again whilst my bus was stuck at the Broad Street turning. That was definitely 08:15, or thereabouts. That probably explains where I got "10 minutes" from; by measuring the time from Municipal Offices. If it helps, I was on 6107; following a B7 ALX on the 128 (iirc), and a price-branded MMC on the 9.
On a separate, but similar, note; it really is irritating when car drivers use the 'bus gate' at Broad Street. Definitely a contributing factor to delays experienced. But even the driver of the blue hatchback had got tired of waiting behind a van and two buses at the temp lights! Haha
I'm guilty of using the bus gate in my car lol
I also use the bus lanes in the City Centre after 7pm. I think that you're allowed to use them after that time. I've taken that left turn at Moor Street under the tunnel to go outside New Street plenty of times. This is all after 7pm though. Never had any tickets. I'm pretty sure you can after 7pm
Quote from: MW on November 13, 2017, 11:42:27 PM
I'm guilty of using the bus gate in my car lol
I also use the bus lanes in the City Centre after 7pm. I think that you're allowed to use them after that time. I've taken that left turn at Moor Street under the tunnel to go outside New Street plenty of times. This is all after 7pm though. Never had any tickets. I'm pretty sure you can after 7pm
Nah, it's 24/7 operation (http://"https://i.imgur.com/U6IkzLr.png"), and it seems like most of the others are, according to a PDF I found here (http://"https://www.birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/file/4177/city_centre_bus_lanes").
Quote from: MW on November 13, 2017, 11:42:27 PM
I'm guilty of using the bus gate in my car lol
I also use the bus lanes in the City Centre after 7pm. I think that you're allowed to use them after that time. I've taken that left turn at Moor Street under the tunnel to go outside New Street plenty of times. This is all after 7pm though. Never had any tickets. I'm pretty sure you can after 7pm
Yeah a lot of them are available to use after 7pm, Carrs Lane for example.
Quote from: CL on November 13, 2017, 10:31:13 PM
Firstly, I'd like to thank Tony & Dom for the replies.
Secondly from personal experience, I've never really noticed delays much when buses used Holliday Street, which is probably why I liked the diversion (never really added more than 1/2 minutes to my journey). That being said, nowadays I rarely catch peak time buses to experience what it could be/has been described to be like; a "car park".
In regards to this morning's journey, I'll admit, I may have been bending the truths a bit. I checked the clock on my phone at Municipal Offices; 08:07. And again whilst my bus was stuck at the Broad Street turning. That was definitely 08:15, or thereabouts. That probably explains where I got "10 minutes" from; by measuring the time from Municipal Offices. If it helps, I was on 6107; following a B7 ALX on the 128 (iirc), and a price-branded MMC on the 9.
On a separate, but similar, note; it really is irritating when car drivers use the 'bus gate' at Broad Street. Definitely a contributing factor to delays experienced. But even the driver of the blue hatchback had got tired of waiting behind a van and two buses at the temp lights! Haha
Would have seemed worse for you as well because 6107 lost two minutes between Brindley Place and Sheepcote Street after the contraflow, not sure what cause that, but that is out of view from the cameras I was watching
Quote from: Tony on November 14, 2017, 11:04:16 AM
Would have seemed worse for you as well because 6107 lost two minutes between Brindley Place and Sheepcote Street after the contraflow, not sure what cause that, but that is out of view from the cameras I was watching
Ahh, alright. Thanks for that.
Caught 3304 on the 9 this morning. Definitely wasn't as bad as yesterday!
Quote from: CL on November 14, 2017, 03:16:56 PM
Ahh, alright. Thanks for that.
Caught 3304 on the 9 this morning. Definitely wasn't as bad as yesterday!
Still caused severe knock on delays as illustrated by the 3 convoy of 9 at 10:35 halesowen towards Stourbridge- 2 streetdecks, 1 mmc
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 14, 2017, 04:04:39 PM
Still caused severe knock on delays as illustrated by the 3 convoy of 9 at 10:35 halesowen towards Stourbridge- 2 streetdecks, 1 mmc
You haven't been on those buses all morning, or been near Broad Street. So how come you aitomaticlly assume that it was Broad Street that made those buses late.
When they were still using Holiday Street, Holiday Street was causing lots of disruption the evening I went down there on the 128.
A 9 has just taken a left turn off Broad St onto Sheepcote St towards city whereas the 120 in front and the 127 behind continued down Broad St. Are some buses being diverted due to the delays at the bottom of Broad St?
Quote from: Mike K on November 14, 2017, 05:09:54 PM
A 9 has just taken a left turn off Broad St onto Sheepcote St towards city whereas the 120 in front and the 127 behind continued down Broad St. Are some buses being diverted due to the delays at the bottom of Broad St?
probably turned at five ways sometimes it's quicker to turn left at sheepcote street and loop the island than go up at five ways
Harborne services diverted from the Harborne Road in and out of the City via Somerset Road.
Quote from: Jack on November 11, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
The 11A today were diverted via Witton Road, Six Ways Aston, Birchfield Road and onto Wellington Road. Though the diversion on the NX website states Wellhead Lane, Aldridge Road.
4302 was rammed and 4295 a few minutes behind with just one passenger on the upper deck.
Maybe the diversion they used today is faster than round Wellhead Lane? I think it's faster not stuck in traffic.
The 11A were diverted this way again. 4522 and 4242 both rammed but it is a more suitable diversion route than using Wellhead Lane.
Tyburn Road was blocked out of City this evening due to an RTC just after Salford Circus. Call came out just at the right time as I was a few seconds off commiting to Tyburn Road from Salford Circus. Had to use Gravelly Hill, Kingsbury Road and Bromford Lane. Lost 20 minutes with traffic
Saw an X12 didn't catch fleet number, heading into town via Washwood Heath Road by Aston Church Road lights around 18:20
At about 2PM this afternoon in the City Centre.
The 14's were being diverted earlier this afternoon into the City Centre via Digbeth,
Vauxhall Road, Lawley Middleway, Great Barr Street, Heath Mill Lane, High Street Deritened, Digbeth, Moat Lane, Park Street, Moor Street, Moor Street Queensway, Priory Queensway.
4442 came into the City Centre via Digbeth and left via its normal line of route.
94's and 55's were still using the there normal lines of route.
Buses weren't using Park Street either this afternoon, which is usual for a Saturday at this time of year, the 17, 60, 97, X1 and X2 were all coming up the Priory Queensway turning back roundat Old Square and then going back down Moor Street and Moor Street Queensway to the Markets.
The, 33, X/51, 52/A, X3/X4/X5, 907 and 934/5/7 were using, Dale End, Newtown Street and Corporation Street instead of using Masshouse Lane.
Saw 8a/8c on diversion today going via bristol st/holloway head due to the terrible crash overnight.
Expect Chaos in Walsall this morning. Bradford Place closed due to a stabbing outside the nightclub. All services are using the stop at the bottom of Bradford Street.
Absolute idiot of a taxi driver letting people off at the one way point on Broad Street causing buses to divert off of it to the right.
Also Vivian Road in Harborne closed off because of a RTC
Buses being diverted from Broad Street due to some police cordon?
Quote from: MasterPlan on December 27, 2017, 05:34:08 PM
Buses being diverted from Broad Street due to some police cordon?
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/broad-street-closed-ice-snow-14086116
Quote from: Steve3229vp on December 27, 2017, 05:46:18 PM
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/broad-street-closed-ice-snow-14086116
Yes found this on Facebook afterwards, the way the police car waa parked in the road I thought it was something more serious!
The 82/87 will be diverted via Five Ways over the next 3 weekends going into the City Centre from 23:55 on the Friday Night til 05:00 on the Monday Morning.
Summer Hill Road, Summer Hill Street, St Vincent Street, Sheepcote Street, Broad Street, Five Ways, Islington Row Middleway, Bath Row, Holloway Head, Smallbrook Queensway.
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=4153_Centro
55/94s diverted off the Washwood Heath Road due to an overturned vehicle. Using Aston Church Road, Heartlands Parkway, Bromford Lane and Drews Lane. Still on as of 30 minutes ago
11's are currently being diverted between Yardley Yew Tree and Stechford Police Station.
Church Road, Hob Moor Road, Wash Lane, Richmond Road, Bordesley Green East, Station Road, Normal line of route.
Due to an accident on Stoney Lane according to the driver on 4666 on the 11A.
Just seen an 87 going down Broad Street towards Five Ways?!
The Sutton services and the 28 are being diverted off Sutton Road. Apparently the road has collapsed. Using Orphanage Road to Chester Road and up to The Yenton or down towards The Bagot for the 28
The Suttons are having fun today. Erdington diversion still on although slightly amended, but also Walmley Village is closed sue to a gas leak so Webster Way is been used for X4, X14 and 71
There's been a RTA on Barnes Hill by the ASDA, doesn't say where the 29 is being diverted to though.
Quote from: MasterPlan on January 19, 2018, 01:24:55 PM
There's been a RTA on Barnes Hill by the ASDA, doesn't say where the 29 is being diverted to though.
To Birmingham: Barnes Hill, continue Barnes Hill to the top, straight ahead at roundabout, 1st right Woodcock Lane/Cromwell Lane, end of the road right Genners Lane, right Jiggins Lane (22 route), right Stonehouse Hill, continue to NLR
Quote from: Tony on January 19, 2018, 01:31:25 PM
To Birmingham: Barnes Hill, continue Barnes Hill to the top, straight ahead at roundabout, 1st right Woodcock Lane/Cromwell Lane, end of the road right Genners Lane, right Jiggins Lane (22 route), right Stonehouse Hill, continue to NLR
Cheers. I figured they'd go that way if anything.
Quote from: John on January 18, 2018, 04:59:28 PM
The Sutton services and the 28 are being diverted off Sutton Road. Apparently the road has collapsed. Using Orphanage Road to Chester Road and up to The Yenton or down towards The Bagot for the 28
Noticed all sorts of varieties on this today. Buses using either Orchard Road, Holly Lane or Chester Road to get back on track
Quote from: Kevin on January 21, 2018, 06:29:37 PM
Noticed all sorts of varieties on this today. Buses using either Orchard Road, Holly Lane or Chester Road to get back on track
They're supposed to use, Sutton Road, Holly Lane, Orphanage Road, High Street, Sutton New Road according to NWM.
Its also the route they were using when I was there yesterday.
"Thursday 18 January to Monday 22 January 2018
Start date:Thu 18 Jan 2018 at 12:41 PM
End date:Tomorrow at 11:59 PM
Sutton Road from High Street to Orchard Road will be closed in order to seal to a void under the highway. During this period Services 28, 88, 89, 108, 110, X3, X4 & X5 will be diverted via Orphanage Road and Holly Lane.
Passengers should board or alight at the bus stops on Sutton New Road or Sutton Road (Holly Lane) bus stops.
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5&DisruptionType=&when=All#4289_Centroht "
Holly Lane to City, Orchard Road from City. To prevent buses getting stuck trying to pass on Holly Lane
Quote from: 2206 on January 21, 2018, 06:37:23 PM
They're supposed to use, Sutton Road, Holly Lane, Orphanage Road, High Street, Sutton New Road according to NWM.
Its also the route they were using when I was there yesterday.
"Thursday 18 January to Monday 22 January 2018
Start date:Thu 18 Jan 2018 at 12:41 PM
End date:Tomorrow at 11:59 PM
Sutton Road from High Street to Orchard Road will be closed in order to seal to a void under the highway. During this period Services 28, 88, 89, 108, 110, X3, X4 & X5 will be diverted via Orphanage Road and Holly Lane.
Passengers should board or alight at the bus stops on Sutton New Road or Sutton Road (Holly Lane) bus stops.
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5&DisruptionType=&when=All#4289_Centroht "
They're supposed to use Orchard Road from City and Holly Lane to City
West Midlands Fire Service closed Warwick Road in Acocks Green this morning at about 08:30 right after the island, resulting in 2 E200 MMC on the 37 getting stuck.
A 37 heading to the City Centre was parked up near the Inn on The Green pub.
Diverted via Warwick Road, Olton Boulevard East, Shirley Road, Warwick Road, I think.
https://www.facebook.com/192875426989/photos/a.10152757343731990.1073741853.192875426989/10155058207541990/?type=3&theater
Have just seen a City bound (I assume) 94 turning left from Water Orton Road onto Chester Road. There is an evening diversion on Auckland Drive this week (also affecting 96 and X12), but I thought they were able to resume normal Route from Hurst Lane North?
Quote from: CBBUser on January 22, 2018, 07:21:21 PM
Have just seen a City bound (I assume) turning left from Water Orton Road onto Chester Road. There is an evening diversion on Auckland Drive this week (also affecting 96 and X12), but I thought they were able to resume normal Route from Hurst Lane North?
You talking about the 94 by any chance?
@CBBUser
Quote from: Squiz1971 on January 22, 2018, 08:20:33 PM
You talking about the 94 by any chance? @CBBUser
Yes, oops. Will edit the original post
There's been reports on Facebook that Bear wood Road at the junction with Hagley Road is shut due to a fatal collision involving a bus.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/woman-dies-after-being-hit-14189754#ICID=nsm
Unsure of whether it's still the case, but clockwise-bound 8s have been diverted from a section of Ladywood Middleway due to a car fire. Caused quite a bottleneck outbound from city.
Stechford Lane at the Fox and Goose has been closed clockwise only, road ahead closed, access only signs have been put up and the 11C has (i've seen 4675 and 4651 do it now), been turning left and heading up the Coleshill Road, following the diversion signs heading towards the Hunters Moon, as has the 55.
Does anyone know where they are being diverted to and where they are resuming there normal line of route?
Also does anyone know how long it will be like this for?
There's been nothing about this diversion on the NX and NWM websites as well?
Quote from: 2206 on January 28, 2018, 01:28:48 PM
Stechford Lane at the Fox and Goose has been closed clockwise only, road ahead closed, access only signs have been put up and the 11C has (i've seen 4675 and 4651 do it now), been turning left and heading up the Coleshill Road, following the diversion signs heading towards the Hunters Moon, as has the 55.
Does anyone know where they are being diverted to and where they are resuming there normal line of route?
Also does anyone know how long it will be like this for?
There's been nothing about this diversion on the NX and NWM websites as well?
To The Hunters Moon and back along Stechford Road, Emergency Water Main works
Quote from: Tony on January 28, 2018, 01:36:36 PM
To The Hunters Moon and back along Stechford Road, Emergency Water Main works
Thanks for the info.
Do you know if its still likely to be closed at 7AM tomorrow morning?
Quote from: 2206 on January 28, 2018, 01:39:29 PM
Thanks for the info.
Do you know if its still likely to be closed at 7AM tomorrow morning?
"Possibly" closed all day tomorrow
Quote from: Tony on January 28, 2018, 01:40:26 PM
"Possibly" closed all day tomorrow
Thanks for the info, most appreciated.
Sorry if this has already been mentioned but the 82 turned towards the Barclaycard Arena before Sandpits. Is this because of the Broad Street changes?
Quote from: OH25 on January 28, 2018, 08:50:59 PM
Sorry of this has already been mentioned but the 82 turned towards the Barclaycard Arena before Sandpits. Is this because of the Broad Street changes?
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?DisruptionType=true&when=All&TransportModeA=5#4153_Centro
Demolition Works at Paradise Circus.
The 82 and 87 are being diverted into Birmingham - Summer Hill Road, Summer Hill Street, St Vincent Street, Sheepcote Street, Broad Street, Isslington Row Middleway, Bath Row, Holloway Head, Smallbrook Queensway, Normal Line Of Route.
From 23:55 on Friday 12th January till 05:00 on Monday 15th January.
From 23:55 on Friday 19th January till 05:00 on Monday 22 January.
And finally from 23:55 on Friday 26th January till 05:00 on Monday 29th January.
Doesn't explain why buses have been diverted rather way during the day today though
Quote from: Kevin on January 29, 2018, 01:28:18 PM
Doesn't explain why buses have been diverted rather way during the day today though
there was a broken down bus in broad st this morning
Should be normal now
Quote from: karl724223 on January 29, 2018, 01:33:40 PM
there was a broken down bus in broad st this morning
Should be normal now
Broad St was a nightmare this morning with temporary lights in place at the Bishopsgate St junction, the existing roadworks by the Novotel, and as you say a broken down number 9 outside the Brasshouse not helping matters. Despite the 9 having hazard lights flashing, 6874 that I was on stopped right behind it and then had to reverse to get round it. 52 minutes to travel 4 miles to work ☹️
Police blocked of Warwick Road in Acocks Green towards Solihull only at about 08:45 today.
The 37 would have been diverted via, Warwick Road, Shirley Road, Olton Boulevard East, Warwick Road.
Quote from: Mike K on January 29, 2018, 03:58:54 PM
Broad St was a nightmare this morning with temporary lights in place at the Bishopsgate St junction, the existing roadworks by the Novotel, and as you say a broken down number 9 outside the Brasshouse not helping matters. Despite the 9 having hazard lights flashing, 6874 that I was on stopped right behind it and then had to reverse to get round it. 52 minutes to travel 4 miles to work ☹️
was a bc bus broke down not a pn pn bus was stuck behind the bus
Stratford Road was still closed this evening. I work around the corner from where the fire was yesterday, so I went to have a nose when I finished; they were still demolishing the buildings about 5:30pm, unless they're going to work through the night I can't see it being opened by the morning.
Diverted buses towards Birmingham were getting stuck in the resulting traffic congestion on Bordesley Middleway, I noticed some drivers were sensibly continuing down Coventry Road towards Digbeth; I saw a 31 turn left onto Camp Hill to then presumably turn right onto Bradford Street, while a 37 was unloading passengers at the Bordesley station stop before turning right onto Deritend High Street.
Poets Corner island was horrific, jammed with traffic trying to get onto Golden Hillock Road.
Its on evenings like this you really realise just how much traffic congestion there is, when all the traffic that would normally use one major route has to join the heavy traffic on other already congested routes.
Quote from: Stu on January 29, 2018, 06:50:21 PM
Stratford Road was still closed this evening. I work around the corner from where the fire was yesterday, so I went to have a nose when I finished; they were still demolishing the buildings about 5:30pm, unless they're going to work through the night I can't see it being opened by the morning.
Diverted buses towards Birmingham were getting stuck in the resulting traffic congestion on Bordesley Middleway, I noticed some drivers were sensibly continuing down Coventry Road towards Digbeth; I saw a 31 turn left onto Camp Hill to then presumably turn right onto Bradford Street, while a 37 was unloading passengers at the Bordesley station stop before turning right onto Deritend High Street.
Poets Corner island was horrific, jammed with traffic trying to get onto Golden Hillock Road.
Its on evenings like this you really realise just how much traffic congestion there is, when all the traffic that would normally use one major route has to join the heavy traffic on other already congested routes.
It looks like it will be closed all day tomorrow and all day Wednesday
Quote from: karl724223 on January 29, 2018, 06:24:51 PM
was a bc bus broke down not a pn pn bus was stuck behind the bus
Definitely a 9 branded MMC outside the Brasshouse at around 8.45 this morning (inbound) with hazard lights on and nobody on board. There was no other bus in front. Unless we are talking about different breakdowns.
Quote from: Mike K on January 29, 2018, 07:45:30 PM
Definitely a 9 branded MMC outside the Brasshouse at around 8.45 this morning (inbound) with hazard lights on and nobody on board. There was no other bus in front. Unless we are talking about different breakdowns.
might have been the time when the lights were stuck on red
Quote from: Mike K on January 29, 2018, 07:45:30 PM
Definitely a 9 branded MMC outside the Brasshouse at around 8.45 this morning (inbound) with hazard lights on and nobody on board. There was no other bus in front. Unless we are talking about different breakdowns.
6113, iirc. I saw it while going in the opposite direction on 6110 this morning.
There are notices up on buses at AG that say the 1 will be diverted via Birmingham University this Saturday while a tree is removed from Priory Road.
Church Road, Edgbaston Park Road, Bristol Road, Priory Road, normal line of route.
Quote from: 2206 on January 30, 2018, 05:58:17 PM
There are notices up on buses at AG that say the 1 will be diverted via Birmingham University this Saturday while a tree is removed from Church Road.
Church Road, Edgbaston Park Road, Bristol Road, Church Road, normal line of route.
Is that even possible? Church Road doesn't have a junction with Bristol Road. Presumably it would be Bristol Road, Priory Road then normal line of route?
Quote from: Mike K on January 30, 2018, 06:19:05 PM
Is that even possible? Church Road doesn't have a junction with Bristol Road. Presumably it would be Bristol Road, Priory Road then normal line of route?
Thats what they've put up on the buses (4250 has one), but yes it should say Priory Road.
Quote from: 2206 on January 30, 2018, 08:21:19 PM
Thats what they've put up on the buses (4250 has one), but yes it should say Priory Road.
NXWM proof reading and quality control in action once again.
59, 69, 89 on diversion in Wolverhampton. No info on nxbus.co.uk! Luckily, networkwestmidlands.com got info about this: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/##4299_Centro
Saw an X12 go down drews lane today about 16 50 anyone know why? (Went the old 72 route)
Quote from: Jack D on January 31, 2018, 07:22:22 PM
Saw an X12 go down drews lane today about 16 50 anyone know why? (Went the old 72 route)
Because it was the quickest route at the time. X12 can go that way at any time
Quote from: Jack D on January 31, 2018, 07:22:22 PM
Saw an X12 go down drews lane today about 16 50 anyone know why? (Went the old 72 route)
Traffic up to the Spine Road on Bromford Lane was really busy even at 18:00 when I went past from Drews Lane. Even the Bromford Road was busy from the Traffic Lights up to Farnhurst Road meaning X12/X70 would have trouble turning into Farnhurst Road due to inconsiderate car drivers
@Jack D
Just seen two 8As coming down Rupert Street (Nechells) towards town, noticed Rocky Lane is closed so any guess which way they're diverting? Can't imagine how they'd get to Aston Cross without going all the way to Dartmouth Circus
Looks like broad st shut buses going via bath row both ways
Last night 87s seemed to be diverted via Rood End Road & Tat Bank Road as the Oldbury Road (towards Oldbury) was closed. Not sure if this is still the case
Due to the collapsed drain cover at the bottom of Broad Steet yesterday, the Hagley road services that use Broad Street were having to use Sheepcote Street diversion in-bound and then Sand Pits onto Ladywood Middleway to Five Ways out-bound.
Quote from: TT90 on February 04, 2018, 04:09:03 PM
Due to the collapsed drain cover at the bottom of Broad Steet yesterday, the Hagley road services that use Broad Street were having to use Sheepcote Street diversion in-bound and then Sand Pits onto Ladywood Middleway to Five Ways out-bound.
and snow hill shut for gas works so buses was using livery st to get to broad st
Bromford Lane by the Tyburn Road was close last night.
There are notices on buses saying they were diverted last night, saying the 11A was using Wood Lane (I've never heard of a bus using that road before, until now.) and the 11C was using Wheelwright Road.
16's were being diverted this morning between Wellington road and lozells road going via Wood Lane 54 route to pb then part of the 46 route to join back on normal line of route At Hamstead road.
Quote from: 37351ml on February 06, 2018, 06:19:02 PM
16's were being diverted this morning between Wellington road and lozells road going via Wood Lane 54 route to pb then part of the 46 route to join back on normal line of route At Hamstead road.
PB 16 still now diverting via Lozells Road and Aston Six Ways, house fire on Hamstead Road
Interesting being on a 16 on the Birchfield flyover, quite why it isn't going down Heathfield Road is beyond me but never mind...
Smallbrook Queensway into city centre is closed at the moment, so Holloway Circus is hilarious, hardly anything moving
Just seen an 82 trying to go all the way round to go back up Suffolk Street
Again today seen an AG 5 using Highfield and Cole Valley Roads rather than Robin Hood Lane. First saw this at least a week ago (before the Priory Rd/School Rd closure currently affecting the 3 and 27). No online info about such a 5 diversion from what I can see.
Bad day for the 9s today- crash this morning in Halesowen, and now building on fire in colley gate causing diversion
11's are being diverted in Erdington on the 1st April.
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=4508_Centro
Hit and run at the Fox and Goose involving a woman, lorry and a car.
The 11A is being diverted, Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Drews Lane, Bromford Lane, normal line of route.
Looks odd seeing DTS on the Wahwood Heath Road.
Hagley Causeway currently closed because of a police incident.
4H on diversion
29s being diverted away from Pothole (Quinton) Road for some reason.
Can you post sensible things only please, not your own slang that no-one else will no where you are on about? - Tony
Just seen an 8A turn left to go down the back of the Bartons Arms, wondered why until the bus I'm on stopped at the crossroads facing a police cordon in Newtown
Edit. Turns out the driver of 1813 just wasn't aware of the diversion, only found out when it eventually cleared and the radio call came saying 8A normal line of route
Quote from: Busmapper on March 10, 2018, 03:19:28 PM
Again today seen an AG 5 using Highfield and Cole Valley Roads rather than Robin Hood Lane. First saw this at least a week ago (before the Priory Rd/School Rd closure currently affecting the 3 and 27). No online info about such a 5 diversion from what I can see.
Caught a 5 this afternoon (4502 in fine form btw) and found it's still operating via Cole Valley Road and Highfield Road in Hall Green, so presumably a long term diversion - or is it permanent?? As stated above, somehow this seems to have slipped through the NXWM publicity 'net'. Nothing online and no on-bus notice.
Quote from: Justin Tyme on March 22, 2018, 10:35:19 PM
Caught a 5 this afternoon (4502 in fine form btw) and found it's still operating via Cole Valley Road and Highfield Road in Hall Green, so presumably a long term diversion - or is it permanent?? As stated above, somehow this seems to have slipped through the NXWM publicity 'net'. Nothing online and no on-bus notice.
I wonder if it's to do with the low bridge at the bottom of Robin Hood Lane. This was the bridge that was causing damage to the Plaxtons a few years ago. Perhaps the height for it has been remeasured and changed again. The Highgate one says 14'3, but you can get a taller Plaxton under it no problem.
Must be a problem with Aston Lane or Brookvale Road as the 11s are using Aldridge Road going past the dog track. 3 11Cs in convoy at the minute I imagine going up to The Ridgeway
Three protests in Birmingham today; some roads have closed.
Many YW services terminating/starting outside Digbeth Coach Station; also saw a 16 come back up Smallbrook Queensway
51s, 934s/935s and X51s being diverted out of Walsall a different way today. Left onto Lichfield Street right onto Lower Rushall Street and back onto Ablewell Street, normal line of route.
At 13:30:
Holloway Circus and Bath Row were very congested towards the City Centre, nothing was moving.
As was Smallbrook Queensway and Suffolk Street Queensway towards Holloway Circus.
The 16 was terminating at Holloway Circus and not serving the Markets and the 45/47 were being diverted via Bristol Street, Holloway Circus and Smallbrook Queensway and not serving the Markets.
I saw a 74 on Price Street in West Bromwich just now, heading towards Birmingham. Is there any reason why it came into the town centre that way rather than up the High Street and onto St Michael Street?
Just seen an inbound 98 turning onto Harborne Road off of Richmond Hill Road (?). Wonder what's going on there?
The diversion seems to have been amended now to come out at the crossing by the Green Man instead which makes more sense as that 98 had trouble turning where it did.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 09, 2018, 05:34:58 PM
Just seen an inbound 98 turning onto Harborne Road off of Richmond Hill Road (?). Wonder what's going on there?
The diversion seems to have been amended now to come out at the crossing by the Green Man instead which makes more sense as that 98 had trouble turning where it did.
Just seen a 98 emerging from Richmond Hill Road. It then turned right off Harborne Road onto Highfield Road, presumably then via Church Road to rejoin normal line of route on Wheeleys Road.
Edgbaston Park Road is closed this week due to essential drainage works.
Quote from: Mike K on April 10, 2018, 08:20:59 AM
Just seen a 98 emerging from Richmond Hill Road. It then turned right off Harborne Road onto Highfield Road, presumably then via Church Road to rejoin normal line of route on Wheeleys Road.
Edgbaston Park Road is closed this week due to essential drainage works.
The X64 I was on this morning didn't do that. He went up to the Green Man and turned right. After that though he turned right on Highfield Road too.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 10, 2018, 11:05:24 AM
The X64 I was on this morning didn't do that. He went up to the Green Man and turned right. After that though he turned right on Highfield Road too.
The X64 has finally completed the transition back to the good old 21. For this week at least.
There was a 97 Branded Trident in service on a 889 this afternoon going towards the Yew Tree about an hour ago using, Bordesley Green East and Stoney Lane in Stechford, usually uses Church Road and Queens Road.
Not sure if it's still on, but Snow Hill services diverted this morning as they had been yesterday.
Caught a 74 this morning which went all the way around St. Chads & James Watt Queensway, before getting to its terminus via PRIORY QUEENSWAY. I haven't a clue why the 74 drivers weren't instructed to use Dale End & Corporation Street; much like i haven't a clue why they didn't follow Sunday's diversion.
I caught the 16 yesterday; it was diverted via Livery Street then right back on route from Steelhouse Lane. 74 followed this same diversion.
Broad Street / Sandpits services diverted; U-turn from Great Charles Street Q'way to Livery Street then back to normal route on Colmore Row
Something must be up with the Kingstanding Road. I've just seen a 934 on Birdbrook Road past my house heading to the Aldridge Road into City
Also just had a Sutton bus running dead to garage come past the house
A fatality RTC I've heard
Quote from: John on April 25, 2018, 07:35:09 PM
Something must be up with the Kingstanding Road. I've just seen a 934 on Birdbrook Road past my house heading to the Aldridge Road into City
Also just had a Sutton bus running dead to garage come past the house
A fatality RTC I've heard
Van in a tree on the central reservation according to Birmingham Live
Access to Leabrook Road in Wednesbury is severely restricted due to a burst water main by the Metro station junction, so the 11 & 13 are being diverted via Toll End Rd, Great Bridge Asda island & the Bcr coming back the other way.
This is gonna cause me a problem if theres still a problem by 4pm.
Anyone know for sure whether I can use the canal & Bannister Road to access Parkway Metro, else its a trip via Great Bridge & West Brom back to Walsall tonite. ( God knows tomorrow!)
Quote from: Westy on April 26, 2018, 12:52:21 PM
Access to Leabrook Road in Wednesbury is severely restricted due to a burst water main by the Metro station junction, so the 11 & 13 are being diverted via Toll End Rd, Great Bridge Asda island & the Bcr coming back the other way.
This is gonna cause me a problem if theres still a problem by 4pm.
Anyone know for sure whether I can use the canal & Bannister Road to access Parkway Metro, else its a trip via Great Bridge & West Brom back to Walsall tonite. ( God knows tomorrow!)
a mains water pipe running down the middle of the road causing major damage I'd hardly going to be fixed by 1700 is it
Quote from: karl724223 on April 26, 2018, 07:29:56 PM
a mains water pipe running down the middle of the road causing major damage I'd hardly going to be fixed by 1700 is it
I knew about the road.
I wanted to know about the access!
Due to the Vaisakhi Festival, the buses serving Hockley (and the 80/80A) have been diverted.
It was weird seeing the 16 & 74 on Nursery Road in Lozells. It was even weirder seeing a 101 in Lozells!
6122 left the city centre on the 140 by going all the way down Newhall St and crossing Great Charles Street, a short while ago, rather than taking Edmund St and Margaret St. Some sort of issue in that area?
High amount of diversions in the city centre today due to the Birmingham 10K, staff on hand to assist all day.
Looks like the 11A/C is being diverted via the Tyburn Road at the moment...
There has been a RTA on Hassop Road under the motorway bridge towards the terminus. The 28 towards Heartlands and 424 towards Asda are carrying on along Beeches Road instead and then back onto normal line of route.
952 completely not serving Hassop Road in either direction and terminating at Haddon Road.
All reopened again now.
Someone was hit by a van this morning on Newhall Street. 101 diverted. I'm not sure of the route, but I did see a Handsworth-bound bus pull off an *illegal* right turn at Great Charles Street Queensway. Pardoned by police (who were present), I presume.
126s that leave city NIS normally exit city via Newhall Street; this morning, 6794 turned left at Edmund Street.
Diversions galore in Sutton due to police incident. 66 and 907 terminating by Aldi, 71 and X14 terminating by Good Hope, X3, X4 and X5 using Upper Holland Road and Coleshill Street. They reckon it may affect morning services too
Quote from: John on May 17, 2018, 05:54:28 PM
Diversions galore in Sutton due to police incident. 66 and 907 terminating by Aldi, 71 and X14 terminating by Good Hope, X3, X4 and X5 using Upper Holland Road and Coleshill Street. They reckon it may affect morning services too
Somebody has been stabbed outside Mcdonalds, all of Lower Parade cordoned off.
How does/did this affect Walsall services?
Quote from: Westy on May 17, 2018, 07:22:20 PM
How does/did this affect Walsall services?
I guess 77s turn at Aldi like the 907.
Read online that the 6 was turning at the island at the top of Mill Street
As you can imagine, the traffic is very heavy all over Sutton so would have made both services run late. The X4s were running over an hour late yesterday and also at times today I'm hearing.
17 is being terminated at The Radleys today not serving Tile Cross due to burst water main on the Radleys causing caos to 72s
Quote from: cris 99 on May 21, 2018, 10:25:17 AM
17 is being terminated at The Radleys today not serving Tile Cross due to burst water main on the Radleys causing caos to 72s
Same as yesterday, all the 17's were going to The Radleys.
Does anyone know what sort of diversion did the 60 take after the incident on Coventry road yesterday afternoon?
Rollong diversions around the city centre due to pride parade. Staff around city to advise.
29s being diverted from Harborne Park Road, via Methley Lane.
33s on diversion due to a broken down bus at the to City stop on Conker Island. Using Aylesbury Crescent to City
Harborne routes on diversion between the Green Man and White Swn via Metchley Lane, Somerset Road and Richmond Hill Road due to the gaping hole in Harborne Road as a result of the flooding on Sunday.
Quote from: Mike K on May 29, 2018, 04:24:21 PM
Harborne routes on diversion between the Green Man and White Swn via Metchley Lane, Somerset Road and Richmond Hill Road due to the gaping hole in Harborne Road as a result of the flooding on Sunday.
The driver of 6855 has either forgotten or not been made aware of this as he carried on down the Harborne Road and is having a hard time correcting it...
Quote from: MasterPlan on May 29, 2018, 05:20:58 PM
The driver of 6855 has either forgotten or not been made aware of this as he carried on down the Harborne Road and is having a hard time correcting it...
You have to make a conscious effort to steer round the "Road Ahead Closed" and "Diversion" signs at the Green Man lights so he only has himself to blame!
Quote from: Mike K on May 29, 2018, 05:34:29 PM
You have to make a conscious effort to steer round the "Road Ahead Closed" and "Diversion" signs at the Green Man lights so he only has himself to blame!
No this was outbound, but still there are signs there on the road. Yesterday I saw people waiting at the Green Man inbound stop...
Quote from: MasterPlan on May 29, 2018, 05:36:44 PM
No this was outbound, but still there are signs there on the road. Yesterday I saw people waiting at the Green Man inbound stop...
Ah, ok. In that case I wouldn't fancy trying to manoeuvre a bus up Yateley Road and Nursery Road then.
Quote from: Mike K on May 29, 2018, 06:04:05 PM
Ah, ok. In that case I wouldn't fancy trying to manoeuvre a bus up Yateley Road and Nursery Road then.
Nah, he reversed and went down Brook Road. The Yateley Road diversion has been done before though.
The 97 is diverted around Stechford. I found at first hand when I looked up from my phone and I was in Alum Rock !
Quote from: GeminiFan1991 on May 29, 2018, 11:07:28 PM
The 97 is diverted around Stechford. I found at first hand when I looked up from my phone and I was in Alum Rock !
Planned Diversion, info is on Traveline WM -
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=4846_Centro
I've noticed over the last few days a number of 8A/8C buses running along Stratford Road and Small Heath Highway. Presumably they are being diverted away from Golden Hillock Road, but there's no diversion info on either the NWM or NXWM websites.
The 11 was diverted earlier apparently, Bromford Lane, Alum Rock Road, Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green East, Stoney Lane, due to a burst pipe in Stechford.
All week in the city centre the 14,55,94,X12 and X70 stops outside B&M have apparently been closed between 8pm and 6am. With services due to be using BS9 across the road. Only once have I seen this happen though. I use late night and early morning services for work. Does anyone know why? Quite a few confused passengers at stops both sides of the road!
Was there a problem in Harborne this evening as saw a platinum 24 going up metchley lane and a 244 going down Harborne park road?
11a at ward end diverted due to rtc stop at 94 stop to city then
Via drews lane & back 11a route not sure how long it's on for just done divertion
Fentham Road is tight in a bus. Just had to take my X3 down there. Left onto Slade Road and use Lichfield Road to City. Gravelly Hill reopened as I Got to the end of Slade Road
Not sure is Green Lane, Castle Bromwich is closed, but just seen an Erdington bound 96 go past ARden Hall on Water Orton Road,
14's on diversion inbound via Washwood Heath Road as I saw 4445 at the railway bridge by Aston Church Road lights around 19:00
Any particular reason the 80/80As are using Telford Way as opposed to Oldbury Road?
46s on diversion using Newtown Row and New John Street due to a burst water main on Wheeler Street
55 & 94 on diversion via Drews Lane, Bromford Lane then I assume the Spine Road back to Saltley. This is due to a police incident by Green Supermarket. Cars turning right or left by the Shell Garage had to turn left myself around 18:40
X70 on diversion? Saw an X70 this morning coming along Bromford Road at 10:00 on my way to work
Quote from: Squiz1971 on July 11, 2018, 01:24:53 PM
X70 on diversion? Saw an X70 this morning coming along Bromford Road at 10:00 on my way to work
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=5006_Centro
A huge crane has closed off the Coventry Road stop and the 16/DR/98 etc stops and the 35/50 turning on Moor Street Queensway. 35 and 50 using Carr's Lane, High Street, Dale End and Albert Street to turn round.
Quote from: Jack on July 14, 2018, 11:36:32 AM
A huge crane has closed off the Coventry Road stop and the 16/DR/98 etc stops and the 35/50 turning on Moor Street Queensway. 35 and 50 using Carr's Lane, High Street, Dale End and Albert Street to turn round.
It's there until early Monday morning - advertised at https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5#5190_Centro
11a 11c on divertion saw them running down hob moor
Rd not sure what's happened or how long it for
Springfield Road in Falcon Lodge is closed, guess the X4/X14 are diverted but wouldn't know which was
Inbound 55/94s were diverted along the Washwood Heath Road for about half an hour earlier today.
Washwood Heath Road, Sladefield Road, Alum Rock Road, Highfield Road, Washwood Heath Road.
Due to a police car attending an accident involving a car blocking vehicles from carrying on along the Washwood Heath Road at the Washwood Heath Road/Drews Lane junction by Ward End Park.
Outbound 55/94s were still using the normal line of route.
Has the Friday / Saturday evening Broad Street diversion been stopped again?
Have just read that Hurst Lane North is closed for the next 4 weeks. Does anyone know the diversion for the 94?
I'd assume either Green Lane, Water Orton Road and Hall Road OR Windward Way, Buckingham Road and Chester Road
Quote from: CBBUser on July 29, 2018, 06:59:30 PM
Have just read that Hurst Lane North is closed for the next 4 weeks. Does anyone know the diversion for the 94?
I'd assume either Green Lane, Water Orton Road and Hall Road OR Windward Way, Buckingham Road and Chester Road
See: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions#/params?DisruptionType=false&TransportModeA=5#5220_Centro
Quote
From 08.00 Monday 30th July - Until Friday 24th August.
Hurst Lane North will be closed from Chester Road to Marlborough Road due to gas main renewal works.
Affects NXWM 94 service
Diversion route - Chester Road, Buckingham Road, Windward Way, Auckland Drive then normal line of route.
All stops on the diversion route will be observed.
Diversion in Pleck as my Wa 13 has been diverted via Wallows Lane & presumbly Bescot Crescent back to Walsall!
126 using tividale road / hill road since Monday and 127 going back towards Dudley around castle gate island back to tividale road , up hill road and normal route
The Edgebaston Park Road is closed off causing diversions. Apparently because the trees are being cut?
Warning signs broad st paradise circus closed for 9 months 3rd September all broad st and Hagley road services affected
Quote from: karl724223 on August 10, 2018, 03:16:58 PM
Warning signs broads st paradise circus closed for 9 months 3rd September all broad st and Hagley road services affected
Will be a perfect start to the new services then.....
Quote from: karl724223 on August 10, 2018, 03:16:58 PM
Warning signs broad st paradise circus closed for 9 months 3rd September all broad st and Hagley road services affected
And Dudley rd services, my guess left great Charles st, right snow hill, left colmore circus, straight onto priory square, right moor st, right carrs lane onto square peg
I am hoping but fat chance direct to colmore row as the 89 currently does
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10155679966743568&id=281925178567
@Tony - Has the above been 'picked up' by the powers that be your end, as I cant see them on the Nx website yet?
There is a truck stranded on the island at Witton, blocking the 7 route to Perry Common. They are using Aston Lane towards Witton and turning left onto the normal route. To City and the 11 are unaffected as they can get round the island
Woodthorpe Road in King's Heath is closed, YW 18 using Featherstone Road instead
Two days in a row been chucked off a bus. Today an rta in spies lane caused 6115 being unable to pass through and an 002 branded also stuck. Diversion was kent road whilst the fire engine recovered vehicle
The 97 (Towards the City Centre) was being diverted via Saltley and Nechells this evening at 18:00.
It appears the diversion was -
Looked strange seeing 2 46XX Tridents on the 97 (heading for the City Centre) - 1 was full of passengers at Saltley.
Bordesley Green East, Bordesley Green Road, Adderley Road, Saltley Viaduct and Nechells Parkway (I'm not sure what way they were going from there.
Harbornes currently on diversion via Augustus Road and Norfolk Road both directions due to an rtc
The 11A's are still being diverted away from Stechford (Bordesley Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Burney Lane), this evening, i'm told.
Diversions at Ward End, The Fox And Goose today:
Neither the 11C or 55 are serving Stechford Lane Currently.
The 11C is being diverted between the Fox and Goose and Stechford Police Station - Bromford Lane, Alum Rock Road, Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green East.
The 55 is being diverted - from the Fox and Goose straight across from the Washwood Heath Road onto the Coleshill Road up to the Hunters Moon, then onto Stechford Road and Hodge Hill Road - in both directions.
The 11A is still serving Stechford Lane, but is still being diverted via Bordesley Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road and Burney Lane as it was yesterday.
Do you know how long these diversions are expected to last for and if they are still likely to be dvierted in the morning please
@Tony?
Is it the temporary traffic lights and the one way system by the old B&Q on Station Road causing both of these diversions?
Doesn't look like NX have mentioned at all that the 11 is being diverted - though they've mentioned the 55 is.
The only mention I can see if it is where they've wrongly replied to someone saying it's back to following the normal line of route (It appears that whoever has wrote that is thinking of the WA 11A, not the Birmingham one being refered to), when the 11's are still being diverted.
https://mobile.twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1037292715048927232
Some 11's and 55's were still using the diversions between about 07:50 and 08:25 this morning (4516 and a DTS Dart were on Bordesley Green East.
Whereas others ( 8 11A's in a row including 4635, the 11C I was on and 4519 on the 11C) were going through the traffic.
I saw a 55 using Coleshill Road and then another minutes later using Stechford Lane at about 07:50 this morning.
NXWM 55's and 11's (and also Claribel 55's and DTS/Social 11's) were all still being diverted this evening.
I noticed there were still passengers waiting for a 11C that's not going to turn up outside Aldi at the Fox And Goose this evening and despite the 11 and 55 being diverted since Tuesday.
From 23rd September the Hagley Road services are to use Five Ways island and go over the top rather then underpass ? ( as per NXWM website ), onto Sheepcote Street and rather then use the usual Sandpits way into city, they are to use Cambridge Street both Ways. Anyone know if these are both correct ?
I'm guessing they are shutting Five Ways underpass then ? ::)
Quote from: TT90 on September 07, 2018, 10:22:41 PM
From 23rd September the Hagley Road services are to use Five Ways island and go over the top rather then underpass ? ( as per NXWM website ), onto Sheepcote Street and rather then use the usual Sandpits way into city, they are to use Cambridge Street both Ways. Anyone know if these are both correct ?
I'm guessing they are shutting Five Ways underpass then ? ::)
I'm not sure about the underpass but the sheepcote and Cambridge Street part is correct .
Maybe NX have got the details wrong and the Hagley Road services will use the underpass as normal, unless it's closing of course ?
Hopefully someone will confirm soon......
Quote from: TT90 on September 07, 2018, 10:22:41 PM
From 23rd September the Hagley Road services are to use Five Ways island and go over the top rather then underpass ? ( as per NXWM website ), onto Sheepcote Street and rather then use the usual Sandpits way into city, they are to use Cambridge Street both Ways. Anyone know if these are both correct ?
I'm guessing they are shutting Five Ways underpass then ? ::)
Re: Five Ways Underpass
There are several things that makes the "rerouting Hagley Road services around Five Ways Island" topic seem plausible to me.
Firstly, with the 23 & 24 now using Bath Row as their out-of-city route,
it does mean the stop at Five Ways Shopping Centre (Park Regis) would be left without any services stopping there (bar the 10/10H, I suppose). Not sure about anybody else on the forum, but I know for a fact that this stop is regularly used by myself and my mates whenever we go to Broadway Plaza - for the cinema and whatnot...
I know there's also the 80 from town, which stops right outside, but this is really just a force of habit. Having caught the 24 to school for a number of years; it seems second nature to us to get to Five Ways via Broad Street. I had thought about whether NX would consider having the 23/24 use Bishopgate Street, from Bath Row, to maintain its link to Five Ways in both directions, though if there's any truth in the Hagley Road services being rerouted, then my problems would be solved.
Secondly, and my final point really, is that this could well give the Metro the time it needs to have the tracks laid down - under the underpass - for its Edgbaston extension. Not entirely sure of the Metro's timeline (i.e. when things are meant to be completed) but I suppose it's better to start earlier; accounting for any potential future delays?
As I've said, these are the reasons that makes the rerouting of the HR services plausible
to me; though I'd like to hear what anybody else has to say on this.
EDIT: have just seen the route changes, an it does say the 23/24 do use Bishopgate Street. Error on my behalf. Sorry. I was under the initial assumption that the 23/24 would follow the 80 route from Smallbrook Queensway to Five Ways.
I was wondering, with the 23/24 no longer serving Broad St towards city for a year from that date, it was to make it easier for passengers to change from a 23/24 at Five Ways if needed. Also, that Five Ways stop opposite the Park Regis is always busy towards city, and would be no longer served by any buses from that date.
Quote from: CL on September 08, 2018, 12:35:37 AM
Re: Five Ways Underpass
I know there's also the 80 from town, which stops right outside, but this is really just a force of habit. Having caught the 24 to school for a number of years; it seems second nature to us to get to Five Ways via Broad Street. I had thought about whether NX would consider having the 23/24 use Bishopgate Street, from Bath Row, to maintain its link to Five Ways in both directions, though if there's any truth in the Hagley Road services being rerouted, then my problems would be solved.
"If there's any truth?"
https://nxbus.co.uk/files/NX-West-Midlands/misc/nxwm-Hagley-Road-bus-stop-changes-map-A4-23rd-Sept-2018-for-web.jpg
Sureley the fact that it is on the NX website is confirmation that its happening.
They wouldn't have put it up if its not.
11A/C
55
are still on diversion
Is the X1 supposed to be on diversion from the A45 after the airport?
Came off at the Stonebridge Island near the Toby Cavery and then used Hampton Lane to get to Meriden.
Quote from: Jordan on September 08, 2018, 01:45:48 PM
11A/C
55
are still on diversion
Still being diverted this afternoon.
Though they weren't this morning and the traffic seemed worse at 07:40 this morning.
The diversion seems to be going on for some time, it's been a week now.
Quote from: OH25 on September 10, 2018, 03:13:03 PM
Is the X1 supposed to be on diversion from the A45 after the airport?
Came off at the Stonebridge Island near the Toby Cavery and then used Hampton Lane to get to Meriden.
Gas main repairs. Like many such diversions, it is listed here https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?TransportModeA=5#5327_Centro or on the NX West Midlands website, so it is probably quicker and easier to check those in the first instance rather than asking the question on this forum and having to await a reply.
The 11A, 11C and 55 are back to using there normal line of route in Ward End and Stechford.
I've just been through on 4670 and the roads are clear and moving freely, with the queuing traffic and temporary traffic lights now gone (they were still there at 07:30 this morning so they've presumably been removed in the last hour or two.)
Though i've Just seen 4516 (on the 11A), 1830 (on the 55 heading towards the City Cebntre) and 1832 ( also on the 55 heading towards the City Centre) as well as another 18XX Omnilinks in the 55 heading to Chelmsley Wood, all still using the diversions, presumably some drivers are unaware?
Quote from: 2206 on September 08, 2018, 08:41:33 AM
"If there's any truth?"
https://nxbus.co.uk/files/NX-West-Midlands/misc/nxwm-Hagley-Road-bus-stop-changes-map-A4-23rd-Sept-2018-for-web.jpg
Sureley the fact that it is on the NX website is confirmation that its happening.
They wouldn't have put it up if its not.
Contrary to the info on the NX website, Hagley Road services are continuing to use Five Ways underpass and are not serving stops FC or FD from today.
NXWM and Network West Midlands publicity did say that Hagley Road routes would be using the Cambridge Street diversion from Monday 23 September. But NWM then adds in its 'disruptions' list that security for the Conservative conference required Cambridge Street's closure from September 30 to October 4.
However, I went into the city centre today (September 21) and noted that Broad Street was already closed, but Cambridge Street was not accessible either, so that Hagley Road buses were using the Sandpits route instead! Not a mention of it on either transport organisation's website.
Does anyone, anywhere, actually have an accurate day by day explanation of what's going where in this part of Brum or do passengers just wander around on a daily basis hoping for they might see a bus, somewhere, heading in vaguely the right direction?
I went into Brum today too, and when leaving the city centre the x10 in front of me went a different way- taking a short cut down a side street.
Quote from: Smethwickian on September 21, 2018, 08:34:25 PM
NXWM and Network West Midlands publicity did say that Hagley Road routes would be using the Cambridge Street diversion from Monday 23 September. But NWM then adds in its 'disruptions' list that security for the Conservative conference required Cambridge Street's closure from September 30 to October 4.
However, I went into the city centre today (September 21) and noted that Broad Street was already closed, but Cambridge Street was not accessible either, so that Hagley Road buses were using the Sandpits route instead! Not a mention of it on either transport organisation's website.
Does anyone, anywhere, actually have an accurate day by day explanation of what's going where in this part of Brum or do passengers just wander around on a daily basis hoping for they might see a bus, somewhere, heading in vaguely the right direction?
Generally speaking, the bit in bold.
With the broad Street diversions is there going to have a stop back of the rep. & Along the route as it will be a long walk if not with the amount of people that use broad Street
Quote from: Solo1 on September 22, 2018, 07:45:17 AM
With the broad Street diversions is there going to have a stop back of the rep. & Along the route as it will be a long walk if not with the amount of people that use broad Street
From 6th October yes, there will be stops on Cambridge St and King Edwards Rd by the Prince of Wales pub, so only a short walk from Centenary Square and Brindley Place.
I'm going to hazard a guess that NXWM and maybe even NWM weren't aware that the works started earlier than stated, and that Cambridge Street would also be closed, such is the lack of communication these days
So now everything from Broad Street and Spring Hill has been funneled into a single lane to get to Great Charles Street. Genius.
Quote from: Smethwickian on September 21, 2018, 08:34:25 PM
... But NWM then adds in its 'disruptions' list that security for the Conservative conference required Cambridge Street's closure from September 30 to October 4.
...
Surely someone somewhere noted all of this disruption would already be in place when scheduling yet further road closures?
The Diwali Mela celebrations are taking place this Sunday; closing off a chunk of the Soho Road, no doubt causing disruptions to the 74.
It appears the 74 will be running the same diversion as last year, which is understandable. The diversion is in place between 6am to just before midday. No information regarding the event has been posted onto Network West Midlands, but it has been posted on National Express' page.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/all-day-closure-of-soho-road
The 61 and 63 are going past University station and the traffic is very bad. 48s running in convoy. All down to selly oak looks bad
Quote from: Trident 4194 on November 13, 2018, 08:08:33 PM
The 14s looked to be in a bit of a mess this afternoon. Saw a 14E to chelmsley Wood, and a NIS trident too. I was lucky to catch 4185 on the 14, which was thrashed all the way to alum rock road, where we caught up with a 46** trident.
One of the best tridents still going in my opinion. Much better than 4179 which I had also caught earlier
Burney Lane was also closed earlier due to roadworks in both directions, so the 14's were being diverted via the Fox and Goose as well, carrying on along the Alum Rock Road, then turning round on the Washwood Heath Rd, Stechford Lane, normal line of route. I saw a 46XX Trident doing that at 13:00.
The 28 and 28A would also have been diverted towards Great Barr, carrying on along the Alum Rock Road, rather than using Burney Lane.
The traffic is tailing to hunters moon from fox and goose was on the 70 and when I got off it was 10 late the buses need to be diverted by chipperfield road because of The waterworks making most of it into a single lane and then the petrol station gets blocked by buses because of The trek port stop
Quote from: Hammad on November 14, 2018, 03:56:33 PM
The traffic is tailing to hunters moon from fox and goose was on the 70 and when I got off it was 10 late the buses need to be diverted by chipperfield road because of The waterworks making most of it into a single lane and then the petrol station gets blocked by buses because of The trek port stop
It was all clear and moving when I was there at 14:00, so i'd guess its only bad now its busy in the peak hour.
But if you are going to divert them, why would you choose to divert them via a long winded diversion down Chipperfield Road, which is so far of route (knowher near the normal line of route).
If you are going to divert them of the Coleshill Road at all, then Stechford Lane and Stechford Road makes more sence as it is closest to the normal line of route served, failing that Bromford Road and Bromford Lane, rejoining the normal line of route at the Fox & Goose.
The Fox and Goose is a very busy stop if you divert buses miles away from there, so if that's what your suggesting, then you are going to just confusion and mess everyones journeys up.
Quote from: 2206 on November 14, 2018, 04:31:49 PM
It was all clear and moving when I was there at 14:00, so i'd guess its only bad now its busy in the peak hour.
But if you are going to divert them, why would you choose to divert them via a long winded diversion down Chipperfield Road, which is so far of route (knowher near the normal line of route).
If you are going to divert them of the Coleshill Road at all, then Stechford Lane and Stechford Road makes more sence as it is closest to the normal line of route served, failing that Bromford Road and Bromford Lane, rejoining the normal line of route at the Fox & Goose.
The Fox and Goose is a very busy stop if you divert buses miles away from there, so if that's what your suggesting, then you are going to just confusion and mess everyones journeys up.
true I forgot about Stechford road he traffic built at about half three
The usual quality attention to detail and proof reading on the diversion section of the NXBus website regarding the Court Oak Road closure and 24 diversion:
"From Monday 12th - Monday 26th November, Court Oak Road from Queens Park Road to the Court Oak Road island in Harborne, Birmingham will be closed, to allow for gas installation works to take place.
During this time the 61 and 63 services will be diverted, as follows.
Service 24 - Birmingham / Woodgate Valley North
Services to Woodgate - At Lordswood Road after Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre, buses will continue over the roundabout on Lordswood Road, then turn left onto Croftdown Road, bear left onto Court Oak Road and then continue along the normal line of route."
It should of course say the Lordswood Road island, and has absolutely nothing to do with routes 61 and 63.
This incidentally is causing havoc in the evening peak. My bus home had to wait time at Five Ways as it was running early but was 19 mins down by the time I got off - as soon as one set of roadworks finishes, another begins.
Quote from: Mike K on November 16, 2018, 10:07:48 PM
The usual quality attention to detail and proof reading on the diversion section of the NXBus website regarding the Court Oak Road closure and 24 diversion:
"From Monday 12th - Monday 26th November, Court Oak Road from Queens Park Road to the Court Oak Road island in Harborne, Birmingham will be closed, to allow for gas installation works to take place.
During this time the 61 and 63 services will be diverted, as follows.
Service 24 - Birmingham / Woodgate Valley North
Services to Woodgate - At Lordswood Road after Harborne Pool & Fitness Centre, buses will continue over the roundabout on Lordswood Road, then turn left onto Croftdown Road, bear left onto Court Oak Road and then continue along the normal line of route."
It should of course say the Lordswood Road island, and has absolutely nothing to do with routes 61 and 63.
This incidentally is causing havoc in the evening peak. My bus home had to wait time at Five Ways as it was running early but was 19 mins down by the time I got off - as soon as one set of roadworks finishes, another begins.
Thursday evening was chaos on there, there were 3 11s crawling up the Lordswood road. And still got another 9 days of it brilliant, took me about 15 minutes to do a normally 4 minute journey
Diversions are in place this afternoon due to Park Street and that area of the City Centre being gridlocked, because of the German Market traffic.
17's were turning round on the the Priory Queensway to go back up Moor Street, i'm not sure where the Coventry Rd services were turning round?
Perry Barr services were entering the City Centre via - Dale End, Newtown Street, Corporation Street and the Priory Queensway.
It was causing some late running services it seems, 2 Claribel 94's were in convey in the City Centre both going to Chelmsley Wood at 16:00, one of them was the 58 plate and another one was heading towards the City Centre out of service on Saltley Road near Nechells at about 16:10.
X1 X2 60 as a guess will go up Carr's lane & Albert st out of town
Quote from: Solo1 on November 17, 2018, 04:55:55 PM
X1 X2 60 as a guess will go up Carr's lane & Albert st out of town
Correct.
Serious RTC Bristol road south/ Weoley park rd . car has took out the bus stop just after Weoley park rd going towards Northfield. Any idea what the diversion is for the 61,63,X20 and X21?
The 11A was diveted in the Bromford area earlier today, i'm told.
Quote from: 2206 on December 05, 2018, 02:58:33 PM
The 11A was diveted via Bromford earlier, i'm told.
Not that I know to. It had to avoid Six Ways, Erdington due to a fatality, but not via Bromford
29s are currently being diverted in bloxwich back down the high street and on the field road and return to normal line of route due to being an accident by Walsall academy
☓21s being diverted via Middle Park Road & Shenley Fields Road due the police closing off Weoley Park Road. Not sure what's happened there.
EDIT: Jesus, this is horrible. https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-bristol-road-university-school-15533006
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on December 10, 2018, 04:53:40 PM
29s are currently being diverted in bloxwich back down the high street and on the field road and return to normal line of route due to being an accident by Walsall academy
So is Lichfield Road not being served?
What about the 32 & 89?
(Especially the 89, as my sis is off to work in a couple of hours!)
Quote from: Westy on December 10, 2018, 05:40:48 PM
So is Lichfield Road not being served?
What about the 32 & 89?
(Especially the 89, as my sis is off to work in a couple of hours!)
Think the 32 is not doing a loop round the island in lower farm is carrying straight on until the number 1 route and normal line of route and I think the 89 is doing that too
UPDATE:now running back to normal route
Traffic chaos and diversions for Hagley Road buses due to the burst water main at the Plough & Harrow. Interesting seeing a number 12 heading up Harborne Road to Five Ways again. It was 1986 when the 'original' 12, once the main route along there, was withdrawn.
Lots of diverted routes in Wolverhampton City Centre today, due to a fun fair taking up Lichfield Street near the Art Gallery.
Quote from: StourValley98 on December 14, 2018, 11:05:56 AM
Lots of diverted routes in Wolverhampton City Centre today, due to a fun fair taking up Lichfield Street near the Art Gallery.
Wolverhampton Victorian Christmas Market. Lichfield St and Queen Square are closed until Sunday
There is a Diamond B7RLE blocking Moor Street Queensway this afternoon, having broken down.
Causing the University, Coventry Rd and Bristol Rd, services to be diverted.
University and Bristol Rd, were using Carrs Lane, Bull Street and Corporation Street.
Coventry Rd service were turning round using Albert Street and Carrs Lane, then comming back down Moor Street.
16s probably diverted early this morning via Rocky Lane and Perry Barr, Hamstead Station bridge was closed without any warning, just reopened
All 28s are terminating at The Pelham island on Alum Rock Road since just after 7am. No idea why
Quote from: John on January 07, 2019, 08:52:36 AM
All 28s are terminating at The Pelham island on Alum Rock Road since just after 7am. No idea why
Some road closed signs have appeared on Belchers Lane. An inspector has gone down and found no work taking place and cannot identify who has closed the road, and no planned road closure has been notified.
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2019, 09:00:17 AM
Some road closed signs have appeared on Belchers Lane. An inspector has gone down and found no work taking place and cannot identify who has closed the road, and no planned road closure has been notified.
Station Rd, Stechford was closed for most of the day, could these road closed signs be something to do with this? There were diversion signs leading up to the Belchers Ln area on Bordesley Green East as well?
The 11's (Both Social/DTS/NX) have been diverted in that area for most of the day - Flaxley Rd, Audley Rd, Flaxley Rd, Chuch Rd, Bordesley Green East, Station Rd, normal line of route.
I was on 4294 earlier, on the 11A and as it got to the Fox and Goose a passenger got up asking "if it was the 14".
It has since reopened at about 15:30, this afternoon
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2019, 09:00:17 AM
Some road closed signs have appeared on Belchers Lane. An inspector has gone down and found no work taking place and cannot identify who has closed the road, and no planned road closure has been notified.
they might be prepping the road I'll be able to see later on as I will be travelling that way
Quote from: 2206 on January 07, 2019, 03:53:41 PM
Station Rd, Stechford was closed for most of the day, could these road closed signs be something to do with this? There were diversion signs leading up to the Belchers Ln area on Bordesley Green East as well?
11's (Both Social/DTS/NX) have been diverted in that area - Flaxley Rd, Audley Rd, Flaxley Rd, Chuch Rd, Bordesley Green East, Station Rd, normal line of route.
I was on 4294 earlier, on the 11A and as it got to the Fox and Goose a passenger got up asking "if it was the 14".
It has since reopened at about 15:30, this afternoon
National Express get advance notice of all planned roadworks and road closures and can object. Only ones NX should not be advised of are emergency ones like repairing burst water mains, so if not planned reason should be obvious
The 28s are now terminating at Burnley land as the is a short left where they can have their relief
Quote from: Hammad on January 07, 2019, 06:46:08 PM
The 28s are now terminating at Burnley land as the is a short left where they can have their relief
If thats the case, whats stopping them from just carrying on and serving the Hospital (and Small Heath) and maintaining that link, can't they send them up Station Rd and Bordesley Green East and terminate there? It'd only add a few extra minutes to the journey? The hospital stop has alway seemed a fairly busy stop to me whenever i've used it?
So people on that route who want to go to the Hospital have to catch 3 (97 - 11 -28) buses instead of where they could usually just get 1 bus?
Quote from: 2206 on January 07, 2019, 06:49:11 PM
If thats the case, whats stopping them from just carrying on and serving the Hospital (and Small Heath) and maintaining that link, can't they send them up Station Rd and Bordesley Green East and terminate there? It'd only add a few extra minutes to the journey? The hospital stop has seemed a fairly busy stop to me, whenever i've used it.
So people on that route who want to go to the Hospital have to catch 3 (97 - 11 -28) buses instead of where they could usually just get 1 bus?
yeh as they r not serving alum rock road what will it add on 5 mins or so not much
X70 are on diversion between Coleshill and Water Orton due to HS2 works near to the m42
55 94 on diversion going up by Tesco fox and goose then turning left onto Drew's lane
Quote from: Jordan on January 11, 2019, 10:26:00 AM
55 94 on diversion going up by Tesco fox and goose then turning left onto Drew's lane
Serious RTC between car and child, possible fatality, so will be closed for some time
According to Nx Twitter, theres one in Blakenall in Walsall, diverting the 29!
Quote from: Westy on January 11, 2019, 12:53:31 PM
According to Nx Twitter, theres one in Blakenall in Walsall, diverting the 29!
Do u know where as I got to get home from school
EDIT:29 back normal line of route
@Westy harden road and walker road was closed both directions they used Goscate lane then Thames road resume normal line of route
The very old version of the 319 route to me then!
Just seen a 45 coming down the new road in Selly Oak towards the Bristol Road towards town displaying 'Longbridge'. Has something happened on the Pershore Road?
Quote from: MasterPlan on January 12, 2019, 06:26:20 PM
Just seen a 45 coming down the new road in Selly Oak towards the Bristol Road towards town displaying 'Longbridge'. Has something happened on the Pershore Road?
Probably running dead back to garage but forgot to change destination display.
Broken down bus blocking the road somewhere by the City Centre (must be blocking the right turn off Park Street by Masshouse Lane)
Suttons and Birchfield Road using Dale End.
Buses that terminate on The Priory Queensway uphill stops have got to go past the Coach Station to enter the City Centre from Moor Street
11 is on diversion from harborne to selly oak. Went on 23 route then onto Quinton road down to metchley lane.
How come the 17 and 73 came by the old bill and bull pub down. Past small heath Asda then doing the 28 route back to normal line of route
Quote from: Jordan on January 22, 2019, 01:30:05 PM
How come the 17 and 73 came by the old bill and bull pub down. Past small heath Asda then doing the 28 route back to normal line of route
roadworks in-between wash lane + the car place
29s being diverted past the yellow flats up turning right then past ryecroft chip shop and returning to normal line of route
Due to a MAJOR GAS LEEK
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on January 24, 2019, 06:23:37 PM
29s being diverted past the yellow flats up turning right then past ryecroft chip shop and returning to normal line of route
Due to a MAJOR GAS LEEK
Heard that being announced over the radio on the 31 I was on.
Quote from: Westy on January 24, 2019, 06:35:52 PM
Heard that being announced over the radio on the 31 I was on.
My auntie said it's was about 6 o'clock
EDIT:just asked NX on Twitter and it's being shut from 18:00 till 05:00 Ross road is the road which will be closed
Anything about the WB5 being diverted?
Just seen a 5 in service toward West Brom come down the Aldridge rd past the school toward the college.
Quote from: The Fox 4846 on January 29, 2019, 08:25:46 AM
Anything about the WB5 being diverted?
Just seen a 5 in service toward West Brom come down the Aldridge rd past the school toward the college.
RTC on Queslett Road
Quote from: The Fox 4846 on January 29, 2019, 08:25:46 AM
Anything about the WB5 being diverted?
Just seen a 5 in service toward West Brom come down the Aldridge rd past the school toward the college.
Stupidly using the whole length of of Beeches Road, why couldn't they use Malthouse Lane/Sandy Lane to get to and from Beeches Road? The 5's done that before.
Quote from: Jack on January 29, 2019, 08:17:43 PM
Stupidly using the whole length of of Beeches Road, why couldn't they use Malthouse Lane/Sandy Lane to get to and from Beeches Road? The 5's done that before.
Have you tried the right turn at the bottom? Dangerous enough in the car let alone a bus. Also quite a steep hill so there is a risk of grounding the bus. The diversion used today is the safest route to go
The 11's are on diversion this afternoon.
I've not long got of 6126 on the 11A at the Fox and Goose, which took a slightly different route via Glebe Farm - Bordesley Green East, Church Lane all the way up to Glebe Farm, then down Audley Rd. The driver was directed by a passenger (who got of middway on the diversion route), as the driver was saying he didn't have any idea where Church Ln was, as its not his route.
The actual diversion is, Bordesley Green East, Church Ln and Flaxley Rd, which is the diversion route the other buses were taking.
Its good he made sure all the passengers, both upstairs and downstairs were aware that it was about to take a diversion though.
I saw an outbound 23 earlier on the Hagley Road near Guitar Guitar, not sure if there's a diversion?
17's were diverted this moring as well, due to drivers complaigning about a pothole on Grange Road in Small Heath, diverting via Green Lane towards the City Centre only.
NX were going to continue serving it sending an inspector out at 10, but changed there mind due to feedback from drivers.
Overheard it on the radio of 1811 on the 55 at about 08:20.
They never made any announcement at all about any diversion on the Twitter page though, which seems to be the case more often than not.
An X12 Branded bus heading to Birmingham City Centre on the X12 non stop section took a different route to usual this evening at about 4PM - via Drews Lane and Washwood Heath Rd.
Quote from: 2206 on February 14, 2019, 10:31:29 PM
An X12 Branded bus heading to Birmingham City Centre on the X12 non stop section took a different route to usual this evening at about 4PM - via Drews Lane and Washwood Heath Rd.
That's not a diversion it's one of the registered alternatives
Kingswinford High street by Eon to st Mary's church close due to gas leak, don't know if it will be reopen in the morning
The 11C is on diversion in Ward End today.
I saw various 11's comming down the Washwood Heath Rd and rejoining the normal line of route at the Fox And Goose.
The diversion is presumably Drew Ln and Washwood Heath Rd.
Quote from: 2206 on February 15, 2019, 02:21:02 PM
The 11C is on diversion in Ward End today.
I saw various 11's comming down the Washwood Heath Rd and rejoining the normal line of route at the Fox And Goose.
The diversion is presumably Drew Ln and Washwood Heath Rd.
seen 1 go Down William Cook RD and the ST Margaret's Rd and then right at lights normal line of route
Was due to a burst water main
Sutton and Newtown services are using either Dale End or Snow Hill diversion due to the traffic build up from Park Street been closed. Moor Street is also starting to get very busy as well
Priory Queensway/Old Square is carnage right now with so many extra buses going down it.
I was thinking of coming to Brum tomorrow.
If it's like today, I'm thinking twice! (Unless I go via West Brom & Metro it from there?)
Has the 51/X51 departed from their usual stops, despite being on diversion?
Quote from: Westy on February 16, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
I was thinking of coming to Brum tomorrow.
If it's like today, I'm thinking twice! (Unless I go via West Brom & Metro it from there?)
Has the 51/X51 departed from their usual stops, despite being on diversion?
The 51/X51 are using their usual stops yes.
Quote from: SK68MEV on February 15, 2019, 03:32:53 PM
seen 1 go Down William Cook RD and the ST Margaret's Rd and then right at lights normal line of route
11C's were still being diverted today, via Drews Ln and Washwood Heath Rd.
Quote from: Westy on February 16, 2019, 04:05:23 PM
I was thinking of coming to Brum tomorrow.
If it's like today, I'm thinking twice! (Unless I go via West Brom & Metro it from there?)
Has the 51/X51 departed from their usual stops, despite being on diversion?
Due to closure of Park St.
51/X51 don't serve Park Street so use there normal stops.
Just Coventry Rd routes and 17 that aren't using the stop on Park St.
According to the sign on Park St its closed for a week till the 25th.
Didn't take much longer than usual to get in/out of the City Centre when I was on the 94 earlier, not sure about other times of day (I came in about 2 and left about 5). The bus must have been late though, as it went dead from there to Chelmsley I think. Priory Queensway seemed alright when I was there.
James Watt Queensway inbound seemed to be where the problem was and consequently that affects Jennens Rd.
If that traffic does happen to be bad on those routes there's always the option of getting of at Aston Uni and walking the last bit from there, which i've seen people do when the traffic around James Watt Queensway/Jennens Rd in the past.
Quote from: 2206 on February 16, 2019, 05:49:43 PM
If that traffic does happen to be bad on those routes there's always the option of getting of at Aston Uni and walking the last bit from there, which i've seen people do when the traffic around James Watt Queensway/Jennens Rd in the past.
Yeah, coming from someone who doesn't use this route into City daily...
As been said before not all drivers were using James Watt Queensway and instead going straight along St Chads Queensway, so people wouldn't be able to get off at Aston University (depending on the diversion route they take).
Due to roadworks 14 was on diversion was going down Sladefield road and the. Washwood Heath road
Looks like the diversion is on again as my 51 went by the courts & down Priory Queensway!
Quote from: Westy on February 17, 2019, 12:02:26 PM
Looks like the diversion is on again as my 51 went by the courts & down Priory Queensway!
As should be expected.
Quote from: Westy on February 17, 2019, 12:02:26 PM
Looks like the diversion is on again as my 51 went by the courts & down Priory Queensway!
It's on for a week, expect it. Just hope it won't be rammed with extra buses like yesterday.
Hopefully there won't be 952's starting service at The Clifton, like 1896 yesterday, which left passengers on the Estate stranded for an extra 20 minutes waiting for 1851...
Quote from: Jack on February 17, 2019, 12:40:42 PM
It's on for a week, expect it. Just hope it won't be rammed with extra buses like yesterday.
Hopefully there won't be 952's starting service at The Clifton, like 1896 yesterday, which left passengers on the Estate stranded for an extra 20 minutes waiting for 1851...
What time are you referring to?
Quote from: Jack on February 17, 2019, 01:30:50 PM
Around 15:45ish
That's strange because 1896 didn't start a journey at The Clifton then, it had to return to garage because of a minor RTC at that time.
74 are on diversion towards Dudley due to a police incident on Dudley port by the shops diverted via lower church lane Alexander road , Owen st , Sedgley road east then back to Normal
Heard that 55's are going to be on diversion soon around the Stechford Area is this right?
Quote from: Jack D on March 02, 2019, 06:55:38 PM
Heard that 55's are going to be on diversion soon around the Stechford Area is this right?
There are is 1 diversion to the route showing on the NWM website for the 17th March. Not sure if this is the diversion you are referring to, or if there are other planned divesrsions in the area?
According to NWM:
Stechford Ln between Washwood Heath Rd and Stechford Rd will be closed for roadworls on Sunday 17th March 07:00 - 12:00.
The 55 will go from Hodge Hill Rd via Stechford Rd and Coleshill Rd, rejoining normal line of route at the Fox and Goose (Diverting - towards Birmingham only).
Presumably NWM mean from Birmingham however rather than to Birmingham given that its affecting the 11C and not the 11A.
With the 11C also on diversion: from Fox and Goose - via Coleshill Rd, Stechford Rd and Stechford Ln, though presumably not the diversion it'll use again as on the same date there also seems to be a further diversion to the 11C and 14, from Stechford Ln with Flaxley Rd closed up, due to water repairs until 06:00 on the Monday.
All PerryBarr Flyover services currently using the 51 route out of City only, due to the flyover being gridlocked.
@Tony were any 2 or 3 journeys diverted this evening? It looks like those temporary traffic lights on Yardley Wood Road are going to be there until next week, I decided to get the 5 instead this evening as the traffic was congested again, while on Showell Green Road I was checking on the app to see if I could get ahead of an earlier 3, and the app was showing a 3 on Stratford Road between Baker Street and Court Road not far behind the 5 I was on, this would have been around 5:50pm.
If I'd have known the 2 or 3 were going to divert, I'd have waited a few more minutes for them! :)
Quote from: Stu on March 06, 2019, 08:14:58 PM
@Tony were any 2 or 3 journeys diverted this evening? It looks like those temporary traffic lights on Yardley Wood Road are going to be there until next week, I decided to get the 5 instead this evening as the traffic was congested again, while on Showell Green Road I was checking on the app to see if I could get ahead of an earlier 3, and the app was showing a 3 on Stratford Road between Baker Street and Court Road not far behind the 5 I was on, this would have been around 5:50pm.
If I'd have known the 2 or 3 were going to divert, I'd have waited a few more minutes for them! :)
I haven't had an email to say they were
Are there any plans for diversions this evening with the taxi protest taking place again at Holloway Circus between 4:30-6:30? If not I guess it'll have to be the train.
No one flagged the diversion for the 529 this morning, due to the M6 incident?
I was on the bus that departed Walsall around 0652 this morning & hit the problem just past Bloxwich Lane so he couldnt divert himself.
He radioed in & whoever was on the other end put the call out for Walsall bound drivers to divert via Bentley, but Wolves bound drivers had to stay on normal route & be guided through by the police.
Nice little diversion on the 50 today. Makes a change.
Enters city via New Street Station/Bristol Street due to road closures in Digbeth. Never driven through St Martins Queensway in a bus before!
11 is on diversion In Stechford today in both directions.
Bordesley Green East, Church Rd, Flaxley Rd.
23 and 19 on diversion. How long is road closed for?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on March 21, 2019, 11:09:14 AM
23 and 19 on diversion. How long is road closed for?
Between 0930 to 1500; from today (of course), tomorrow, and on Saturday.
The diversion (for outbound services) seems to be a U-turn at the Lordswood Road/War Lane Island, down Harborne Park Road, then Quinton Lane & Northfield Road - and then Tennal Lane for the 19 - then back to normal line of service. I assume its the same in the opposite direction.
11's are on diversion - Stoney Lane, Bordelsey Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Burney Lane, Stechford Lane, in both directions.
Quote from: 2206 on March 25, 2019, 03:38:32 PM
11's are on diversion - Stoney Lane, Bordelsey Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Burney Lane, Stechford Lane, in both directions.
Unexploded WW2 bomb in Stechford
Quote from: Tony on March 25, 2019, 03:48:37 PM
Unexploded WW2 bomb in Stechford
Is the 14 affected?
Quote from: MW on March 17, 2019, 10:47:51 AM
Nice little diversion on the 50 today. Makes a change.
Enters city via New Street Station/Bristol Street due to road closures in Digbeth. Never driven through St Martins Queensway in a bus before!
This has me wondering, are any of NX buses cleared to run tunnels under the city (the bit from Bristol road to the one by the Children's hospital).
Quote from: :D on March 26, 2019, 03:47:46 PM
This has me wondering, are any of NX buses cleared to run tunnels under the city (the bit from Bristol road to the one by the Children's hospital).
51 & X51 on a major diversion missing out all of Scott Arms to the Boundary in Walsall due to a major RTC (not bus) near the bell
Quote from: Tony on April 02, 2019, 05:40:18 PM
51 & X51 on a major diversion missing out all of Scott Arms to the Boundary in Walsall due to a major RTC (not bus) near the bell
Which way is that going then?
Disruption information for 12th May due to the Velo bike ride is now on the NWM and Traveline WM.
https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/major-roadworks-and-events/velo-birmingham-and-midlands/
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=6183_TfWM
http://www.travelinemidlands.co.uk/wmtis/XSLT_ADDINFO_REQUEST?filterInfoID=6195_TfWM
Nobody spot the diversion through a building site this morning up brum due to a car Rta
8A & C on Diversion in Saltley as Ash Road closed from today seen on way to work this morning, not sure where the diversion is going.
31's on diversion due to a Unexploded bomb being found in a garden on Streetsbrook rd, Solihull.
Kemberton Road has been closed since Monday meaning the ☓21 has been diverted via Alwold Road.
Yesterday and today the 60 is not going up Cranes Park Road, but going on to the Radleys to turn round at the island. I couldn't see any reason for this.
Road works making the terminus turn hard
Looks to be a police incident by Dale End in City causing diversions. 23/24 not serving the Square Peg terminus.
Quote from: MasterPlan on May 02, 2019, 07:27:36 AM
Looks to be a police incident by Dale End in City causing diversions. 23/24 not serving the Square Peg terminus.
Shouldn't we start calling these (lack of) police incidents? By calling it a police incident, it makes it sound as though they actually care.
Stabbing in Bull Street last night. SFA on NXWM website.
Perry Barr and Sutton services using Carrs Lane, Dale and and Albert Street loading at the stop there. Left onto Moor Street and up The Priory Queensway to Old Square. Albert Street looking very chaotic at times
Had to loop round twice this morning as I was 6 mins early. A 110 had to get reversed out, tried to flag him down before he turned into Albert Street with no luck. The 2 inspectors backed him up and turned him around
Think the Driving Staff and the Supervisors deserve a pat on the back for keeping the Services running, in the circumstances.
Edgbaston Park Road appears to be closed off outbound causing diversions and traffiic chaos.
Almost 2 collisions, but luckily the drivers stepped on the brakes just in time.
Some kind of police incident on Stoney Lane in Sparkhill this evening. The 2 I was on was on Highgate Road, waiting to turn left onto Stoney Lane, I could only part-hear the conversation he was having with the driver in the opposite direction, sounded like he was advising him to go down Ladypool Road and then 'turn right just past A1 Motor Spares' (presumably go down Brunswick Road back onto Stoney Lane), "its a bit tight but I think you'll make it" were his words! Our driver had different ideas though, and sensibly (in my opinion) turned up Mole Street back onto Stratford Road and then followed the 5 route along Court Road and Showell Green Lane (just like the old days then 8) )
I couldn't see what the incident was that had stopped the traffic, but a few minutes before I got on the 2 at Auckland Road an unmarked grey police car had raced down the Stratford Road with its blue lights flashing, and I'm sure I could see that on Stoney Lane right by an E200 MMC just past the job centre, don't know if the bus was involved or if it was just stuck.
Accident at walsall arboretum all routes which go up the road towards there and down are comming via profit street along the 29 route and turning left s onto rushall and continuing normal line of route
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on May 13, 2019, 07:41:01 PM
Accident at walsall arboretum all routes which go up the road towards there and down are comming via profit street along the 29 route and turning left s onto rushall and continuing normal line of route
Were they going along Harden Road to get to Rushall?
Quote from: Westy on May 14, 2019, 06:29:36 AM
Were they going along Harden Road to get to Rushall?
they came up profit street went till the first roundabout left and went down to rushall town centre
Newtown services coming down Priory Queensway..
My 16 into City, along with Snow Hill services, were diverted down St. Chads Queensway - Colmore Row services went back onto themselves at the island, following the 110 route to the Post & Mail..
Currently on a 16 back towards Hamstead, and it's headed down Printing House Street, and back onto St Chads, then normal line of route..
Couldn't the Colmore services do a U-turn, like the Harborne service had done before, to access Colmore Row?
Looks like the x12 & x70 are going directly via bromford Rd at the mo
Quote from: monkeyjoe on May 20, 2019, 02:33:48 PM
Looks like the x12 & x70 are going directly via bromford Rd at the mo
Accident down Chipperfield Road, apparently
Quote from: CL on May 20, 2019, 03:07:53 PM
Accident down Chipperfield Road, apparently
Actually it was a car broken down right at the Coleshill Road Junction with the RAC in attendance, caused issues for cars turning left as the car was on the right turn side
@CL. Had to negotiate around it myself right nuisance the car could of been rolled back away from the junction to ease the problem
87 / 80. / 80A all on diversion due to police incident at blue gates smethick
Quote from: Squiz1971 on May 20, 2019, 05:43:25 PM
Actually it was a car broken down right at the Coleshill Road Junction with the RAC in attendance, caused issues for cars turning left as the car was on the right turn side @CL. Had to negotiate around it myself right nuisance the car could of been rolled back away from the junction to ease the problem
Ah, thanks for clearing that up. The "accident on Chipperfield Road" was what the driver told passengers.
Severe accident on Chester Road car on roof does anyone know what diversion X12 and 71 are on as one X12 and one 71 was parked up at the accident
Services into Wolverhampton from Wombourne diverted, after what appears to look like a motorcyclist who's been knocked off their bike, on the Stourbridge Road.
From Billy Buns Lane, my 15 went up Wodehouse Lane up until Gospel End; turned left onto Penn Road, continuing onto Sedgley Road & Pennwood Lane, then right onto Church Hill. Turned right onto Penn Road (A449) and back onto normal line of route
Speaking of diversions, when is this one due to end? And what will happen when it does? Are all routes expected to go back exactly as normal?
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/metro-extension-broad-street-paradise-circus-closures
I noticed a 63 service to Frankley at Birmingham University earlier on Edgbaston Park Road, with passengers at 16:00. Followed by 5517 out of service.
Both directions of Birchfield Road services diverted up Summer Lane, turning left at the top and to Wheeler Street, turning right to Aston 6 ways due to I heard someone on the bridge at 6 ways. It may be over as City bound A34 had just reopened as my 997 got there
The Perry Barr Flyover is shut heading out of City tonight. So everything is diverting down the Birchfield Road.
This latest X21 diversion due to the closure of Weoley Avenue is the most convoluted I've seen for a while with it having to go back on itself in both directions.
It's definitely gonna confuse some people when the kids go back next week .
Someone tried to get on it to go to City when we were going back on ourselves on the outbound journey earlier but the driver explained I think. One driver I had used Alwold Road instead of going the wrong way down Kemberton which I think is better personally takes any element of confusion out of it for passengers at the stops (as sometimes the destination displays are wrong so you never know).
60 , X1 and X2 are being diverted off Coventry Road towards Gilbertstone Avenue along the 58 route then up towards Clay Lane onto the Cov Road due to road surfacing for 5 days from 8pm-6am. Only Birmingham bound services are affected.
Can anyone confirm if this is correct Normally for the 27 it would be from great stone Rd left church Rd right Bristol Rd South to Bournville police station U turn Bristol Rd South, left Bournville lane bear left woodbroke Rd to normal line of route and reverse to Harborne. For the 18 from northfield its normally continue Bristol Rd South to Bournville lane, u turn Bristol Rd, left Bournville lane bear right and continue Bournville lane right Selly Oak Rd left Northfield Rd normal line of route and reverse to Bartley Green. That isnt confirmed for tonight though. Due to this https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2798243130250550&id=202333259841563
WA 31/32 are on division away from bloxwich road due to a fire just came through on the radio I couldnt catch what he said but her said before bloxwich road take a left onto learmore lane then cluldnt catch the rest
Only effects buses going to walsal
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on June 29, 2019, 07:11:04 PM
WA 31/32 are on division away from bloxwich road due to a fire just came through on the radio I couldnt catch what he said but her said before bloxwich road take a left onto learmore lane then cluldnt catch the rest
Only effects buses going to walsal
What time was that?
I don't live far from there & I've heard / seen nothing.
Bull Street has been closed since about 14:30.
Due to a collision involving 4487.
All services seemed to be using Albert Street and Priory Queensway.
Quote from: 2206 on July 04, 2019, 03:36:29 PM
Bull Street has been closed since about 14:30.
Due to a collision involving 4487.
All services seemed to be using Albert Street and Priory Queensway.
Oh dear any idea what happened? Hope there wasn't any injuries
Quote from: Nxwm on July 04, 2019, 07:10:02 PM
Oh dear any idea what happened? Hope there wasn't any injuries
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/cyclist-injured-after-collision-bus-16532955
Looks like an issue in Bloxwich as there was a non arrival of my 32, instead the x51 turned up.
Seems to be affecting the 32 & 19 but I didn't catch all what was said over the radio!
University services have been diverted from a chunk of Edgbaston Park Road, between Arthur Road at one end, up to Westmere at the other.
My X21 (6945) went from Arthur Road:
left onto Priory Road, u-turn at island back onto Priory Road, following Church Road up to Westbourne Road, left on Westbourne Road, left on Harborne Road, left on Richmond Hill Road, left on Somerset Road, right on Edgbaston Park Road to resume normal line of route.
skip tipped over by the car wash near walsall academy thats caused it
There seemed to be a 45 and a 47 both with passengers on the Bristol road.
61 and 63 currently using Aston Webb Boulevard.
There seemed to be a diversion on the 7/52 this evening, going via Snow Hill Queensway then round the roundabout at The Square. Then also saw a 24 going up Livery Street. Any ideas on why this was?
Quote from: Brick60000 on August 04, 2019, 10:36:18 PM
There seemed to be a diversion on the 7/52 this evening, going via Snow Hill Queensway then round the roundabout at The Square. Then also saw a 24 going up Livery Street. Any ideas on why this was?
Still appears to be the case re the 7 and 52.
Is there a diversion on the WA 29 route in the Blakenall/Coalpool area?
Can't see anything listed on the websites.
If there's nothing, then then the Arriva 2 I caught earlier went the wrong route!
Due to an accident on Coleshill Road from the Fox & Goose up to the road just past the Vets all Buses are going down Bromford Road, Farnhurst Road, Bromford Lane & back on normal route as I saw a 28 heading down Bromford Road towards Farnhurst about 18:50
Accident on alum Rock road 14 are diverted
Quote from: Westy on August 06, 2019, 07:24:08 PM
Is there a diversion on the WA 29 route in the Blakenall/Coalpool area?
Can't see anything listed on the websites.
If there's nothing, then then the Arriva 2 I caught earlier went the wrong route!
so why didn't you ask the driver of the bus you was on ? ? ?
Quote from: karl724223 on August 06, 2019, 09:09:51 PM
so why didn't you ask the driver of the bus you was on ? ? ?
He didn't seem the sort to have a conversation with!
Quote from: Westy on August 06, 2019, 09:57:08 PM
He didn't seem the sort to have a conversation with!
To clarify there wasn't a diversion
@Westy
Due to Moor Street Queensway being closed southbound for the next few nights, services that usually use the southbound carriageway on Moor Street Queensway will be diverting quite a way to get round to the other side. They are having to go via Park Street to Digbeth Coach Station, up Rea Street, then up Bradford Street before returning onto Moor Street Queensway from the opposite side of the carriageway and onto normal line of route. This diversion is on from today until Sunday between the hours of 20:00-06:00.
Nothing on network westmidlsnd or nxbus about the diverting the buses in moor st
Quote from: Solo1 on August 21, 2019, 10:14:45 PM
Nothing on network westmidlsnd or nxbus about the diverting the buses in moor st
Well I'm telling you that is what's happening...For proof, here's my photo of 6731 outside of Birmingham Coach Station earlier whilst on a 997 to Walsall...
My 80 from Birmingham was diverted, it completely missed out Devonshire Road, carrying on along Stoney Lane (89), Manor Road (DIA 21) and Holly Lane (48/48A), past Holly Lodge School back to usual line of route. The diversion actually took me closer to my house than the standard route (could've sworn I heard an E400 (80) outside my house last night)
Quote from: Sh4318 on August 30, 2019, 01:06:13 AM
My 80 from Birmingham was diverted, it completely missed out Devonshire Road, carrying on along Stoney Lane (89), Manor Road (DIA 21) and Holly Lane (48/48A), past Holly Lodge School back to usual line of route. The diversion actually took me closer to my house than the standard route (could've sworn I heard an E400 (80) outside my house last night)
There putting speed bumps on Devonshire Road diversion should only be during day 09:30-15:00 from the diversion notice I had on running board yesterday.
Currently on 7000 (in service on the 16) on diversion in Newtown.. Appears to be enforced in both directions
just found this on the Birmingham Mail: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-police-seal-great-16868611
Original diversion was to use Summer Lane in both directions but as I turned up on a 74 found a police van blocking the end of the road by the time I'd got through to AVL there was about 20 buses stuck on Summer Lane. They did open it after a while. Buses going in where using Summer Lane buses going out using Newton.
RTC in Solihull Town Centre - on Warwick Road, at the Poplar Road junction
Buses terminating at the station
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-bus-solihull-police-poplar-16924270
Quote from: CL on September 16, 2019, 09:57:36 AM
RTC in Solihull Town Centre - on Warwick Road, at the Poplar Road junction
Buses terminating at the station
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-bus-solihull-police-poplar-16924270
I was hoping to get some photos of the new platinums, but thanks to all buses being diverted, I had to head elsewhere.
FYI, it was sadly a fatal accident.
The 17 towards the City Centre and 73 towards Heartlands Hospital are being diverted via the Swan in Yardley today. Along Church Road and Coventry Road.
How long is it for?
BC 45/47 are using the old 49E terminus at Longbridge, Sunbury Road, as the Bridge over the Railway line and onwards is closed due to flooding earlier today outside Sainsbury's.
YW 49 is diverting via Cofton Hackett I believe to avoid Longbridge but not sure on exact details
For some reason 4902 on the 61 to Birmingham, travelled up and down Islington Row Middleway, stopping at the bus stop opposite Park Regis, any diversions along the Bristol Road?
The 14 is on diversion this evening and is being diverted through the Fox and Goose and Washwood Heath Road.
Saw 4623 heading to the City Centre on diversion on the 14.
X22 on harborne high street
Yesterday (19th), I saw 6118 on 11C going up Walsall Road, nearby Alexander Stadium!
Quote from: P419 EJW on October 20, 2019, 01:56:42 PM
Yesterday (19th), I saw 6118 on 11C going up Walsall Road, nearby Alexander Stadium!
No idea if it's anything to do with it but I spotted an unidentified omnilink on the 28 going past the church tavern towards Aldridge road yesterday
457* on the 10 has been parked abandoned by the junction of the old house at home, due to a RTC causing the road to be closed
Quote from: Trident 4194 on October 22, 2019, 07:04:21 PM
457* on the 10 has been parked abandoned by the junction of the old house at home, due to a RTC causing the road to be closed
It hasn't been abandoned. There's a driver with it. It is 4572 which is now at the 10 terminus
Road closure at bottom of Westbourne Road (Edgbaston) - affecting outbound services only
Not too far behind a 24 in service - heading along Augustus Road. Presumably from there, the diversion route is a left onto Norfolk Road, then a left on Westfield Road, then right onto Harborne Road and back on normal line of route.
Though it may look tight, I've seen it done before on two occasions - albeit in use in the opposite direction. Both instances were results of RTCs.
X8 are diverted between Dudley and blackheath , ( Birmingham road , new Birmingham road / wolverhamton road / birchley island , Birchfield road to blackheath due to a serious rtc
Any particular reason the 23/24s are using Hagley Road to get to Five Ways roundabout? God knows if anything is happening to the 1s.
Quote from: Sh4318 on November 08, 2019, 06:17:25 PM
Any particular reason the 23/24s are using Hagley Road to get to Five Ways roundabout? God knows if anything is happening to the 1s.
Google Maps is currently showing a crash on Harborne Road, which is closed between Vicarage Road and Highfield Road.
WN15 and 16 are going along Warstones Road and Birches barn road does anyone know why
Quote from: BH2004 on November 10, 2019, 09:12:54 PM
WN15 and 16 are going along Warstones Road and Birches barn road does anyone know why
Fatal RTC at the junction of Coalway Rd last night.
Was there an issue in Bloxwich earlier?
Overheard the radio on the x51 giving the driver instructions on a diversion via Lower Farm rather than Stafford Road!
Quote from: Westy on November 13, 2019, 06:18:58 PM
Was there an issue in Bloxwich earlier?
Overheard the radio on the x51 giving the driver instructions on a diversion via Lower Farm rather than Stafford Road!
RTC
Quote from: Tony on November 13, 2019, 06:54:35 PM
RTC
Good job it was on that section.
Any further up past the boundary would've been a longer diversion!
This morning the 23 ran straight down woodgate lane / Adams Hill instead of going up wood lane by the X22 terminus, what happened?
The 14 is currently being diverted along the Washwood Heath Road in both directions.
I saw one use the full length of the Washwood Heath Road from Fox and Goose to Saltley. I then saw another divert along the Washwood Heath Road from Fox and Goose and then turn down Highfield Road.
Just seen a 63 towards City going along Edgbaston Park Road + another one on Harborne Lane.
1A and 76 using Harborne Lane towards QE also.
Quote from: MasterPlan on December 03, 2019, 05:13:04 PM
Just seen a 63 towards City going along Edgbaston Park Road + another one on Harborne Lane.
1A and 76 using Harborne Lane towards QE also.
Bad RTC outside the University.
Quote from: Tony on December 03, 2019, 06:00:07 PM
Bad RTC outside the University.
Currently waiting for my 48 and the whole area is gridlock
@Tony my 48 is going to West Bromwich should have been 5:40 ish from university, arrived 40 minutes late. How come this journey the other day he was a 48E To bearwood when he was running 10 mins late, yet this driver can go all the way to West Bromwich 33 minutes late? Presumably same board means driver would exceed hours too on this board
With this emegency sewer work in Lye, the 9 is on diversion, but I think the diversion route is a little unclear.
Some buses are going acrosss Cross Walks, right into Cemetary Road, right onto Pedmore Road and then left at Lye Cross , normal line of route.
However some bues are going straight on at the bottom of Cemetary Road and coming out on Stourbridge Road missing Lye Cross, which is the correct route?
Quote from: Trident 4194 on December 03, 2019, 06:10:41 PM
Currently waiting for my 48 and the whole area is gridlock
@Tony my 48 is going to West Bromwich should have been 5:40 ish from university, arrived 40 minutes late. How come this journey the other day he was a 48E To bearwood when he was running 10 mins late, yet this driver can go all the way to West Bromwich 33 minutes late? Presumably same board means driver would exceed hours too on this board
Depends on where a gap has developed in service. Also if the bus behind is close and on time/or not running too late. Also depends on the amount of passengers on the bus. Another thing is whether the bus has long layover when it reaches its destination. Atleast that's some of what I have learned from inspectors at WB
44/47/74/79 and any other routes that go via Carter's Green are on diversion due to a road closure on the High Street in West Brom, running along the A41 Expressway and in/out of town via the Tesco.
The 11A is being diverted due to congestion this evening - Stoney Lane, Bordesley Green East, Church Road, Flaxley Road and Station Road to Stechford Lane.
There were people waiting outside the Station and by the swimming baths in Stechford wandering what's happened to the service this evening. And the RTI screen was saying a few 11's were due, later nothing came.
Would it not be possible for a message to be displayed on the RTI screens when a service is diverted
@Tony, to inform passengers whats happening.
The 11C was unaffected.
X20s currently being diverted due to George Road and Wheeleys Road (top part inc St James Rd stop) being closed.
#ImportantNetworkUpdate: Due to an accident at the junction of #MoorStreet and #ParkStreet is closed until further notice. Services X1, X2, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 35, 45, 47, 50, 60 are currently all terminating at Birmingham Markets.
Quote from: Solo1 on December 16, 2019, 12:45:35 PM
#ImportantNetworkUpdate: Due to an accident at the junction of #MoorStreet and #ParkStreet is closed until further notice. Services X1, X2, 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 17, 35, 45, 47, 50, 60 are currently all terminating at Birmingham Markets.
The victim had been confirmed dead on the scene and his family has been informed. How sad.
17 and the 73 are being diverted between Heybarnes Road and Millhouse Road due to a RTC.
The weird thing is that two 17s were terminating at the EcoPark and turning at the roundabout back to town.
X20/X21/X22 were diverted this morning - Arthur Road, Church Road, u turn at Edgbaston Old Church, Church Road towards Five Ways, Westbourne Road, Harborne Road, Richmond Hill Road, Somerset Road, Edgbaston Park Road, normal line of route.
Also saw an X21 Platinum heading towards Birmingham City Centre along Carpenter Road, presumably lost?
Due to Edgbaston Park Road being closed between Somerset Road and Church Road.
B14 News on Facebook is reporting that the 50 is on diversion:
#B14Travel - Due to an incident at the junction of Moseley Road and Brighton Road the 50 bus is diverted.
To city:
Salisbury Road, Edgbaston Road, Pershore Road, Belgrave Middleway & onto Highgate Middleway.
From city:
Haden Circus, Belgrave Middleway, Pershore Road, Edgbaston Road, Salisbury Road, Alcester Road South.
WA 31 on diversion in Bloxwich, due to an accident at the junction of High St & Wolverhampton Road, diverting northbound via Elmore Green Road & southbound via Bell Lane, then onto normal route.
(Presumbly only serving the main Bloxwich stops southbound, with passengers northbound getting off opposite the Asda!)
(Diamond social media not open today then?)
I guess also affecting WA 70 & WN 60 too, using Park Road (?) instead.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1208800114829070336
Noticed the 14 service is being diverted via Fox and Goose and the Washwood Heath Road in both directions this afternoon.
Quote from: 2206 on December 23, 2019, 04:22:30 PM
Noticed the 14 service is being diverted via Fox and Goose and the Washwood Heath Road in both directions this afternoon.
2 RTC on alum rock road in space of 100 m
It's a shame that drivers couldn't be bothered to tell passengers of the diversion and just diverted off route without word of warning. Lots of unhappy people on my buses today.
Diversion for Wednesfield Road buses in Wolves. From Twitter.
"DIVERSION: Due to Police incident at the bridge on Wednesfield Road, Heath Town. Police have currently closed the road in both directions.
Services 59,60,69 and Walsall 89 will divert via Willenhall Road and Deans Road in both directions."
2 things.
Firstly, spot the mistake. (There might be 2?)
Secondly, sister, as she is working overnight tonight, is debating whether to catch the 2040 60 from Bloxwich, rather than the 2140, so she can get into work on time for 2200 in Wednesfield!
(I guess, she's having a taxi or the sis in law is picking her up instead tomorrow!)
Quote from: Westy on December 24, 2019, 08:20:05 PM
Diversion for Wednesfield Road buses in Wolves. From Twitter.
"DIVERSION: Due to Police incident at the bridge on Wednesfield Road, Heath Town. Police have currently closed the road in both directions.
Services 59,60,69 and Walsall 89 will divert via Willenhall Road and Deans Road in both directions."
2 things.
Firstly, spot the mistake. (There might be 2?)
Secondly, sister, as she is working overnight tonight, is debating whether to catch the 2040 60 from Bloxwich, rather than the 2140, so she can get into work on time for 2200 in Wednesfield!
(I guess, she's having a taxi or the sis in law is picking her up instead tomorrow!)
1.) 69 doesn't operate at night
2.) Typo including the 89
Unless it got stuck at the bridge, the 60 won't really be delayed, if at all.
Pedestrian threatening to jump off bridge, so may take some time
Quote from: Nathan on December 24, 2019, 08:41:12 PM
1.) 69 doesn't operate at night
2.) Typo including the 89
Unless it got stuck at the bridge, the 60 won't really be delayed, if at all.
Sister probably wouldn't agree with you, but she's in work now(Caught the 2040) & probably now just as aware of the situation as Tony is.
Back to normal now, according to Twitter.
Birmingham road , Dudley is closed due to a serious rtc , 42/74 are diverted new birmigham road , Tipton road to castle gate island
87 are diverted the 14 route to Dudley ( Bunns lane way )
126 are diverted (city road way ) 12 route towards Dudley all these
I am trying to follow the diversions due to fire at Perry Barr on the A-Z but NXWM Twitter diversions do not make sense:
NX West Midlands
@nxwestmidlands
2h2 hours ago
#ServiceUpdate #PerryBarOneStop Due to a building fire
Services 52, 51, diverted as follows:
From City via Birchfield Road,Heathfield Road, Walsall Road, Cliveden Avenue.
To City via Aldridge Rd, Birchfield Rd
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NX West Midlands
@nxwestmidlands
2h2 hours ago
#ServiceUpdate #PerryBarOneStop Due to a building fire Services 33, 907, diverted as follows:
service 33
from City via Birchfield Rd, Heathfield Rd, Aldridge Rd,
To City via Aldridge Rd, Birchfield Rd
service 907 via Aldridge Rd, in both directions
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NX West Midlands
@nxwestmidlands
2h2 hours ago
#ServiceUpdate #PerryBarrIsland due to road closures in the area due to a building fire we are seeing delays on services 51, X51, 934, 935, 936, 937, 937A, 997, 7, 33, 52, 907, 11A and 11C. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused.
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NX West Midlands
@nxwestmidlands
4h4 hours ago
#ServiceDiversion #PerryBarr Due to a Building Fire
Services 11A, 11C diverted via following routes:
11C via Church Lane, Hamstead Rd, Villa Rd, Heathfield Rd,
Trinity Rd, Witton Rd,
11A via Aston Lane, Birchfield Rd, Heathfield Rd, Villa Rd,
Hamstead Road, Church Lane .
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NX West Midlands
@nxwestmidlands
4h4 hours ago
#ServiceDiversion #PerryBarrOneStop Due to Building Fire
Services 33, 907, 52 , 51 From City only diverted via following routes:
33 via Birchfield Road, Heathfield Road, Aldridge Road,
907 via Aldridge Road,
51, 52 via Birchfield Road, Heathfield Road, Walsall Road,
For about 15 minutes, all Perry Barr services were having to use Trinity Road, the 7 route down Witton Road, Aston Lane and Wellhead Lane, As the Underpass was briefly closed as well as the Island.
Come off my 907 at 5.14. Walked in the garage and stayed there 15 mins. Still passed a 937 Trident by Tesco at Witton a good time after the underpass reopened so shows how long buses were taking to get down Witton Road
Quote from: Ian Hardy on January 14, 2020, 08:44:36 PM
I am trying to follow the diversions due to fire at Perry Barr on the A-Z but NXWM Twitter diversions do not make sense:
At the start all services bar the 11 was using the underpass and skipping out one stop. 51 and 52 doing the X51 route over the flyover. 33 and 907 doing what 934s do. Then as I said above for that short time when the underpass was closed, then back to these when the underpass reopened
It will be even more fun when that flyover is demolished.
John,
Many thanks, that makes sense now.
Quote from: John on January 14, 2020, 08:54:05 PM
For about 15 minutes, all Perry Barr services were having to use Trinity Road, the 7 route down Witton Road, Aston Lane and Wellhead Lane, As the Underpass was briefly closed as well as the Island.
Come off my 907 at 5.14. Walked in the garage and stayed there 15 mins. Still passed a 937 Trident by Tesco at Witton a good time after the underpass reopened so shows how long buses were taking to get down Witton Road
Glad I was on the 65 this evening
18 on diversion. Broad Meadow Ln, Lifford Ln, Melchett Rd
X22 on diversion
All Hagley road services to brum on diversion tonight from 1900 turning left at the ivy bush
More resurfacing work being done
Normal outbound
Don't know what happened but this morning around 9:30 I saw 4914 on the X70 coming up Bromford Road just by the school heading towards the Hunters Moon
28s were using Kingstanding Road, Greenholm Road and Aldridge Road to NLR at Beeches Road at 9am today due to an incident on Dyas Road
11A is being diverted this afternoon.
Stoney Lane, Bordesley Green East, Church Road, Flaxley Road, Station Road, Stechford Lane.
Due to heavy congestion on Station Road, Stechford.
Route 7 diverted via College Road and Wellhead Lane due to flooding on Brookvale Road, I would say that the 11A/11C will be doing the same
Quote from: Steve3229vp on February 16, 2020, 10:49:06 AM
Route 7 diverted via College Road and Wellhead Lane due to flooding on Brookvale Road, I would say that the 11A/11C will be doing the same
"Flooding and loose manhole covers on Witton Road" according to Network West Midlands.
Services 5, 16 and 46 (does this run on Sunday?) also being diverted due to flooding around Hamstead and Great Barr.
See: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?DisruptionType=true&when=All&TransportModeA=5#7620_TfWM
Quote from: Stu on February 16, 2020, 11:18:19 AM
"Flooding and loose manhole covers on Witton Road" according to Network West Midlands.
Services 5, 16 and 46 (does this run on Sunday?) also being diverted due to flooding around Hamstead and Great Barr.
See: https://www.networkwestmidlands.com/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?DisruptionType=true&when=All&TransportModeA=5#7620_TfWM
Yes, the 46 has a full Sunday service.
WN69 is on diversion due flooding on Linthouse Lane in the Wednesfield area.
11a diverted away from the Swan Island due to work on the Equipoint building. The bus I'm on, 6104, has run all the way down Oaklands Rd to Wash Lane. Surely he could have used the 17/73 route from Oaklands Rd to the Yew Tree? We're heading along Bordesley Green East now, towards Stechford nick. A couple of passengers getting ready to get off to board the 11c back to the Yew Tree.
Quote from: WMT3000 on February 17, 2020, 01:18:07 PM
11a diverted away from the Swan Island due to work on the Equipoint building. The bus I'm on, 6104, has run all the way down Oaklands Rd to Wash Lane. Surely he could have used the 17/73 route from Oaklands Rd to the Yew Tree? We're heading along Bordesley Green East now, towards Stechford nick. A couple of passengers getting ready to get off to board the 11c back to the Yew Tree.
You mean Oaklands Park?
Quote from: WMT3000 on February 17, 2020, 01:18:07 PM
11a diverted away from the Swan Island due to work on the Equipoint building. The bus I'm on, 6104, has run all the way down Oaklands Rd to Wash Lane. Surely he could have used the 17/73 route from Oaklands Rd to the Yew Tree? We're heading along Bordesley Green East now, towards Stechford nick. A couple of passengers getting ready to get off to board the 11c back to the Yew Tree.
Quote from: Busboy105 on February 17, 2020, 03:41:36 PM
You mean Oaklands Park?
There is no 'Oaklands Road' or 'Oaklands Park' round there. You must mean Holder Road, the left-turn after the Old Bill & Bull pub, which runs alongside the west side of Oaklands Recreation Ground.
Quote from: Stu on February 17, 2020, 06:32:31 PM
There is no 'Oaklands Road' or 'Oaklands Park' round there. You must mean Holder Road, the left-turn after the Old Bill & Bull pub, which runs alongside the west side of Oaklands Recreation Ground.
Sorry both, it is indeed Holder Rd (in this case a right turn travelling from the Swan) which runs into Wash Lane then Richmond Rd. Although it's officially called a recreation ground, locally I've always heard it referred to as Oaklands Park.
Quote from: WMT3000 on February 17, 2020, 08:38:29 PM
Sorry both, it is indeed Holder Rd (in this case a right turn travelling from the Swan) which runs into Wash Lane then Richmond Rd. Although it's officially called a recreation ground, locally I've always heard it referred to as Oaklands Park.
Just found out it was actually an electrical fire under the pavement a bit further up the 11a route from The Swan that caused the diversion as opposed to the work on the Equipoint building.
2's and 3's were and are still being diverted away from Highgate Road, inbound after a car hit and smashed a traffic light blocking the left turn lane onto the Stratford Road. Some buses were going along Showell Green Lane, others went along Highgate Road and turned right into Ladypool Road.
I did see 4550 turn onto Mole Street, which was tight for a double decker, been a while since a bus went along there, not sure what did but there's an out of use bus stop on there...
Quote from: Jack on February 18, 2020, 08:41:35 PM
I did see 4550 turn onto Mole Street, which was tight for a double decker, been a while since a bus went along there, not sure what did but there's an out of use bus stop on there...
Mole Street was the 36 terminus for a long time until it was cut back to Sparkhill some years ago.
Quote from: Justin Tyme on February 18, 2020, 09:17:10 PM
Mole Street was the 36 terminus for a long time until it was cut back to Sparkhill some years ago.
Thanks for that - had a feeling it could of been the 36 as I remember they use to stop near the Aldi.
Quote from: Jack on February 18, 2020, 08:41:35 PM
2's and 3's were and are still being diverted away from Highgate Road, inbound after a car hit and smashed a traffic light blocking the left turn lane onto the Stratford Road. Some buses were going along Showell Green Lane, others went along Highgate Road and turned right into Ladypool Road.
I did see 4550 turn onto Mole Street, which was tight for a double decker, been a while since a bus went along there, not sure what did but there's an out of use bus stop on there...
Mole Street is fine for buses, I think it is used sometimes for turning buses short at Sparkbrook.
A few weeks ago there was some incident on Stoney Lane - the 2 I was on had already turned onto Highgate Road, after some prompting from a driver turning out of Stoney Lane, our driver proceeded to carry on along Highgate Road, then into Mole Street, and back onto Stratford Road to use Showell Green Lane instead. Nice bit of initiative and driving.
I saw the police car yesterday evening, but I was heading the opposite direction so wasn't affected.
Quote from: Stu on February 19, 2020, 07:22:12 AM
Mole Street is fine for buses, I think it is used sometimes for turning buses short at Sparkbrook.
A few weeks ago there was some incident on Stoney Lane - the 2 I was on had already turned onto Highgate Road, after some prompting from a driver turning out of Stoney Lane, our driver proceeded to carry on along Highgate Road, then into Mole Street, and back onto Stratford Road to use Showell Green Lane instead. Nice bit of initiative and driving.
I saw the police car yesterday evening, but I was heading the opposite direction so wasn't affected.
Yes the opposite direction was fine, but some buses were carrying on along Stratford Road and presumably onto Court Road and Showell Green Lane.
For some unknown reason NX aren't operating the 4H up portsdown road. Diamond are meanwhile
Why
@Tony ? No mention on your Twitter page
Due to Pensnett Road still being closed after the stabbings yesterday, the 15 is currently operating via High Oak, Holly Hall and Dudley Road. I don't know if the 2A is on diversion.
PN B7RLE stuck on presumably 18 this morning due to the closure of the hill With the one way traffic lights, just off merry hill
51 just gone along the Walstead Road (45 route) looks to be on diversion with an incident along the Birmingham Road
Quote from: Ash on March 08, 2020, 11:46:57 AM
51 just gone along the Walstead Road (45 route) looks to be on diversion with an incident along the Birmingham Road
I saw an X51 by Tame Bridge Parkway Station earlier too.
Saw 4447 on the Washwood Heath Road operating a 14 towards the City Centre, so looks like the 14 was being diverted earlier.
Didn't see any others afterwards so looks like the diversion may now have ended.
Quote from: 2206 on March 09, 2020, 06:10:07 PM
Saw 4447 on the Washwood Heath Road operating a 14 towards the City Centre, so looks like the 14 was being diverted earlier.
Didn't see any others afterwards so looks like the diversion may now have ended.
hit and run by brookhill road was onboard a 14 and it wasn't on the radio until he mentioned it so he had to go via a very tricky route as the police officer told him but the driver was unfamiliar with the area so we had to help him get to washwood Heath road went via left onto Clipston Road right onto Hazelbeach Road then left onto Foxton Road onto WardEnd park road then right onto washwood Heath road all other services went down high field road that why there was loads of traffic as police cordened off a section
Alum Rock Road is closed. 14 is being diverted via Ward End. Just seen one pass me on Washwood Heath Road.
Seen there was an accident on the A34 Walsall Road in Perry Barr. X51/51/52 was diverting down Beeches Road, Aldridge Road and Church Road to Brum only. Seems to be back to normal now.
Interesting development in the Hob Moor Road closures over the past couple weeks.
So I was on the 17 and it went on it's usual diversion route but I knew something was up when the driver went into the right hand lane on Newbridge Road because there was a road closed ahead sign in the left hand lane. So we go up to the Heybarnes Road island and the construction workers stop him and tell him that he can't continue because the island was closed off as it was being removed. (Didn't know that they were going to do that but whatever). In the driver's defence he was just following the route that he was given so I don't know who's in the wrong here: NX for not updating the diversion route or the construction company for not telling NX that they were doing the work in the roundabout.
Noticed 71 & 28 travelling west along Bromford rd, actually not that noisy wouldn't mind some sort of route along here.
Quote from: monkeyjoe on March 31, 2020, 10:26:05 AM
wouldn't mind some sort of route along here.
Could alter the 25 to serve that area after Collingbourne Avenue, as it just runs non stop through that area at the minute along Bromford Road and Coleshill Road/Ventor Avenue at present.
25 could perhaps run along Collingbourne Avenue, Bromford Road, Radstock Avenue, Plaistow Avenue, Brockhurst Road, Bromford Lane and Washwood Heath Road perhaps. Then the majority of Bromford Road would be served.
Quote from: 2206 on March 31, 2020, 10:42:30 AM
Could alter the 25 to serve that area after Collingbourne Avenue, as it just runs non stop through that area at the minute along Bromford Road and Coleshill Road/Ventor Avenue at present.
25 could perhaps run along Collingbourne Avenue, Bromford Road, Radstock Avenue, Plaistow Avenue, Brockhurst Road, Bromford Lane and Washwood Heath Road perhaps. Then the majority of Bromford Road would be served.
To be fair had the 98 and 661 years ago never used it, but used to fill up and Fox and goose back in the high street shopping days
Not sure why the x70 has just gone straight down the bromford Rd missing out the estate again. I wondered if it's kicked off "again" on the estate.
Is there an issue with the Chipperfield Rd / Bromford. Randomly having x12/ x70 going direct up and down the Bromford Road. Is this due to cars blocking the way, just seems to be happening a lot recently?? Only noticing as stuck at home under lock down working from home office.
94 & 71 towards Chelmsley are being diverted today up to Clock Garage, then u turn back down Coleshill Road and along Heath Way. Any idea why?
Also saw a 101 branded E400 crossing St Margarets Road lights on Bromford Lane NIS in the last 15 minutes, presumably going to the Fox & Goose to start a 94.
Quote from: 2206 on May 28, 2020, 04:47:17 PM
94 & 71 towards Chelmsley are being diverted today up to Clock Garage, then u turn back down Coleshill Road and along Heath Way. Any idea why?
Also saw a 101 branded E400 crossing St Margarets Road lights on Bromford Lane NIS in the last 15 minutes, presumably going to the Fox & Goose to start a 94.
Bradford Road is/was apparently closed, according to NXWM twitter: https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1265932388720410626
They only notified of X70/96 service diversions.
Diamond 25 & NX X70 were being diverted along Bromford Road earlier.
I saw 4902, 4907 and 6947 on Bromford Road earlier on the X70 and 20737 on the 25.
Never saw any X12's within that period, so possibly using the normal line of route.
X12 & X70 are diverting via Bromford Road this morning.
4896, 6826, 6854, 6704 and 6709 seen on Bromford Road this morning.
Chipperfield Road must be closed between Collingbourne Avenue & Coleshill Road, as Diamond 25 is still using Collingbourne Avenue to access Bromford.
Yes patching road surface in Chipperfield Road.Seem to have finished by 13:00
Quote from: 2206 on June 29, 2020, 11:40:28 AM
X12 & X70 are diverting via Bromford Road this morning.
4896, 6826, 6854, 6704 and 6709 seen on Bromford Road this morning.
Chipperfield Road must be closed between Collingbourne Avenue & Coleshill Road, as Diamond 25 is still using Collingbourne Avenue to access Bromford.
When they do this, are they skipping out Bromford Bridge estate completely, or are the buses going in from the other end and circling around at the old 26 terminus?
Quote from: ellspurs on June 29, 2020, 04:14:32 PM
When they do this, are they skipping out Bromford Bridge estate completely, or are the buses going in from the other end and circling around at the old 26 terminus?
They miss out the estate completely as they go straight up Bromford Road to Coleshill Road and continue along the normal route
@ellspurs
Normally they go into the estate & stop in one direction only whether going into town or out & run the other way non stop & then rejoin their route.
Have been watching the X3 on bus times for a while. An abnormal load is making its way up the Lichfield Road from Sutton out towards Lichfield. X3s are diverting, 1872 used the Tamworth Road and the A5 nearly entering Tamworth, rejoining NLR at Watford Gap Island, and another returning and joining NLR at the traffic lights on the Tamworth/Anchorage Road junction on the Lichfield Road in Sutton.
I guess as the load moves up over Mere Green buses are able to use Clarence Road but are then doubling back after reacing the top of Hill Hook Road and diverting towards Lichfield on the Tamworth Road
There are also 8 buses on the X3 compared to the usual 5 so it looks like we have some extras out to help with the gap in service caused by a long diversion. Some are also looking to be terminating at the old Hill Hook termius as well
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/news/smethwick-route-changes-from-sunday-5th-july-
This will be interesting making Smethwick High Street a one way system.
With regards the conversation about diversion notifications this is part of an email PB have just issued
At approx 19-05 hrs Friday 10 th July , i received calls from several buses which had become stuck in road works outside Asda Minworth Island towards Sutton, the diversion we were operating on started at 20-00 hrs and further up the road from Webster rd Island with Walmley Ash Rd,
I spoke to one driver stuck in the middle of the road works via his mobile phone and asked him to find one of the contractors on site so i could speak to them, to which he did, and the contractor state that the road work plan had changed stating that the location had changed and the times had come forward by an hour, i explained our position stating that we were on diversion from 20-00 hrs from Webster way onwards and thats why there was buses there at this time.
The contractor said after they had done some hole filling in around the parked bus ,they would get him out of there and assist with getting the other buses out as well.
That is what bus companys and TfWM are up against when locations and times are just changed at whim
Quote from: Tony on July 10, 2020, 08:16:04 PM
With regards the conversation about diversion notifications this is part of an email PB have just issued
At approx 19-05 hrs Friday 10 th July , i received calls from several buses which had become stuck in road works outside Asda Minworth Island towards Sutton, the diversion we were operating on started at 20-00 hrs and further up the road from Webster rd Island with Walmley Ash Rd,
I spoke to one driver stuck in the middle of the road works via his mobile phone and asked him to find one of the contractors on site so i could speak to them, to which he did, and the contractor state that the road work plan had changed stating that the location had changed and the times had come forward by an hour, i explained our position stating that we were on diversion from 20-00 hrs from Webster way onwards and thats why there was buses there at this time.
The contractor said after they had done some hole filling in around the parked bus ,they would get him out of there and assist with getting the other buses out as well.
That is what bus companys and TfWM are up against when locations and times are just changed at whim
This exact same thing happened on Hob Moor Road a couple of months ago. The diversion was changed last minute (the 17 goes through Yardley Green Road and Newbridge Road to avoid the first section of Hob Moor Road). When the driver got up the roundabout, he was stopped by the contractors saying that that diversion had changed and the island was closed too, leaving the bus and the traffic behind it in limbo.
97 Branded Trident seen on the Washwood Heath Road this evening heading towards the City Centre. Was a 445X on the 14. Possibly 4457?
WA11A on diversion down Hobs Road, missing out the Myvod. Seems like there's roadworks on Myvod Road as it's blocked off.
Quote from: StourValley98 on July 25, 2020, 02:26:45 PM
WA11A on diversion down Hobs Road, missing out the Myvod. Seems like there's roadworks on Myvod Road as it's blocked off.
Gas works.
Closed as part of a seven week closure.
Quote from: Jack on July 25, 2020, 10:30:48 PM
Gas works.
Closed as part of a seven week closure.
Ah, cheers for the info.
17 Branded Omnilink on Bucklands End Lane at about 20:20 this evening heading towards Fox & Goose and City Centre on the 55.
Would have been either 1795 or 1797.
14 is diverting through Ward End today along Washwood Heath Road, Fox & Goose and Stechford Lane.
I noticed yesterday evening when I was on a 14 on the way back from the city centre, there was a city bound 94 using Melvina Road. Not sure why Nechells Parkway would have been closed.
The 73 is currently diverting between Common Lane and Horrell Road (both directions) due to Common Lane being closed for resurfacing work I believe so is diverting via Church Road and the other part of Horrell Road (between Church Road and Brays Road) to re-join normal route.
Quote from: 2206 on July 29, 2020, 02:56:43 PM
14 is diverting through Ward End today along Washwood Heath Road, Fox & Goose and Stechford Lane.
14 is diverting again today.
Quote from: 2206 on July 30, 2020, 03:26:42 PM
14 is diverting again today.
There seems to be roadworks at the junction of Alum Rock Road/Clipston Road, which is making Alum Rock Road light up dark red on Google. I'd hazard a guess at that causing some 14s to divert.
Quote from: 2206 on July 30, 2020, 03:26:42 PM
14 is diverting again today.
Quote from: ellspurs on July 30, 2020, 03:45:47 PM
There seems to be roadworks at the junction of Alum Rock Road/Clipston Road, which is making Alum Rock Road light up dark red on Google. I'd hazard a guess at that causing some 14s to divert.
Don't forget its also Eid tomorrow, so there's lots more people out shopping, which means more traffic congestion from bad parking.
Quote from: Stu on July 30, 2020, 06:18:55 PM
Don't forget its also Eid tomorrow, so there's lots more people out shopping, which means more traffic congestion from bad parking.
On Tuesday evening around 6pm it was difficult up there. Two 14 and two 14E between Saltley Gate and Wright Road.
Quote from: Stu on July 30, 2020, 06:18:55 PM
Don't forget its also Eid tomorrow, so there's lots more people out shopping, which means more traffic congestion from bad parking.
and to top everything off hit and run on washwood heath road at the bottom by saltley gate the victim sadly passed away on seen and his head was cracked open road had been cordoned off by police but no sure for how long
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">DIVERSION: #34 #37 #39 Due to a police incident on Darlaston Road.<br><br>To Wednesbury: Walsall Road Darlaston, Park Lane, Axletree Way, Wood Green Road, Bescot Road, Wednesbury Road and normal line of route.<br><br>From Wednesbury: Normal line of route.</p>— NX West Midlands (@nxwestmidlands) <a href="https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1291445928289861637?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 6, 2020</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Dunno if this works?
By the way, neither route runs to Wednesbury!
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/huge-fire-tyseley-industrial-estate-18747496
Massive fire on Tyseley Industrial Estate has led to a number of delays and diversions. A34 and A41 badly affected.
QuoteThere was also disruption to all bus services in the area due to the traffic. Passengers travelling on board National Express services 2, 3, 4, 4A, 5, 6, 8A, 8C, 17, 28, 60 and Diamond buses 34, 36 were told to expect disruption and plan ahead.
Oh and Diamond's took over the 36 as well, according to them.
Quote from: ellspurs on August 10, 2020, 06:53:27 PM
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/huge-fire-tyseley-industrial-estate-18747496
Massive fire on Tyseley Industrial Estate has led to a number of delays and diversions. A34 and A41 badly affected.
Oh and Diamond's took over the 36 as well, according to them.
Just had notification from TfWM that the 4 and 4A are diverting away from the area, via Reddings Lane, Formans Road and Stratfford Road. Delays can be expected on other services in the general area.
34 had already stopped running before this fire broke out. :D
Quote from: Stu on August 10, 2020, 07:18:22 PM
Just had notification from TfWM that the 4 and 4A are diverting away from the area, via Reddings Lane, Formans Road and Stratfford Road. Delays can be expected on other services in the general area.
34 had already stopped running before this fire broke out. :D
Is that 34 service a successor of the old 649/650 minibus services?
Quote from: ellspurs on August 10, 2020, 07:50:57 PM
Is that 34 service a successor of the old 649/650 minibus services?
Yes, the 650 was renumbered to 34 a few years ago now.
https://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/18646935.birmingham-street-will-one-way-works-take-place/
Why do I get the feeling the 9 is going to end up diverting via Stourbridge Junction?
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 13, 2020, 09:31:32 AM
https://www.stourbridgenews.co.uk/news/18646935.birmingham-street-will-one-way-works-take-place/
Why do I get the feeling the 9 is going to end up diverting via Stourbridge Junction?
Would a Platinum be able to turn right at Oldswinford Cross because you can't use Red Hill as that is closed for road works as well!!
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 13, 2020, 03:19:10 PM
Would a Platinum be able to turn right at Oldswinford Cross because you can't use Red Hill as that is closed for road works as well!!
number 9 going Stourbridge ring road right vicarage road penfields estate then left normal
Quote from: karl724223 on August 13, 2020, 04:15:30 PM
number 9 going Stourbridge ring road right vicarage road penfields estate then left normal
Diamond are using Stepping Stones as a diversion for 228, 251 and 298, is this the first time Stepping Stones has been used as a diversion I wonder?
Quote from: Stuharris 6360 on August 13, 2020, 05:48:28 PM
Diamond are using Stepping Stones as a diversion for 228, 251 and 298, is this the first time Stepping Stones has been used as a diversion I wonder?
I thibk Diamond used it as a diversion for a short while for the 142 once
Quote from: the trainbasher on August 14, 2020, 09:50:22 AM
I thibk Diamond used it as a diversion for a short while for the 142 once
Yh I'm sure they did too
Interesting to note that there is no reference on either Nx or TfWm sites regarding closure of Pooles Lane in New Invention, affecting both the 41 & 69!
In short, after reaching Short Heath shops, services are being diverted via Willenhall Lane, Dudleys Fields Estate & Sneyd Lane onto New Invention.
One question I will ask, how is the 41 serving the Poets Estate, because it looks like either serving in the opposite direction to normal, or looping one way?
(Talking of the 69, there was some overrunning roadworks in Beechdale mentioned on TfWm site, but since when has Cavendish Road been in Wolverhampton?)
RTC at St Chads; police in attendance - no diversion route mentioned on twitter yet
I did pass an Enviro with '13 to Birmingham' along Constitution Hill (near the Texaco)
On the 3 this morning, just before 8:30am, Stoney Lane was in the process of being closed off for roadworks.
There was nothing on the NWM Disruptions page when I checked, and the drivers didn't seem aware of any road closure either.
Presumably nothing had been communicated to bus operators about this!
Luckily we were able to continue up to Highgate Road, otherwise that bus would have got stuck!
1/1A diverting via Kings Heath High St due to something that's happened on Wake Green Road. I got off at Kings Heath so not sure where it goes after that but I assume it'll follow the 11 to Acocks Green.
Quote from: bususer28 on September 05, 2020, 01:30:42 PM
1/1A diverting via Kings Heath High St due to something that's happened on Wake Green Road. I got off at Kings Heath so not sure where it goes after that but I assume it'll follow the 11 to Acocks Green.
2 & 3 also diverted and not serving Stoney Lane
Outbound trips seem to be:
Straight along Stratford Road, turning onto Springfield Road, onto Wake Green Road, then Swanhurst Lane, and back to normal route.
I'll assume inbound trips towards City are the inverse as that mentioned above
The 49 was on a diversion earlier because of a reported accident on Haslucks Green Road. Was following the 2 along Yardley Wood Road down to the island and then along School Road, Highfield Road, Robin Hood Lane, Stratford Road and then back on normal line of route in Shirley.
Quote from: bususer28 on September 05, 2020, 01:30:42 PM
1/1A diverting via Kings Heath High St due to something that's happened on Wake Green Road. I got off at Kings Heath so not sure where it goes after that but I assume it'll follow the 11 to Acocks Green.
Quote from: CL on September 05, 2020, 04:07:24 PM
2 & 3 also diverted and not serving Stoney Lane
Outbound trips seem to be:
Straight along Stratford Road, turning onto Springfield Road, onto Wake Green Road, then Swanhurst Lane, and back to normal route.
I'll assume inbound trips towards City are the inverse as that mentioned above
Wake Green Road / Yardley Wood Road junction was closed for several hours following a serious road accident:
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-major-disruption-wake-18884221
More lazy "journalism" from the BM though:
QuoteA number of bus services, including the 1A, 1, 2, 3, 5 and 49, were diverted around the crash site and drivers were warned of congestion.
::)
14 was diverting via Fox & Goose earlier at about midday.
Towards City Centre: Station Road, Stechford Lane, Waswhwood Heath Road, Alum Rock Road
Towards Chelmsley : Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, U turn, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane and Station Road.
And 28/28A would also have diverted towards Fox & Goose to miss out Burney Lane.
Services 23/24, x20/1/2, 61,63, 80A & 82/87 all in diversion in city due to a police incident on Holloway Circus Island.
Cradley upper high street closed due to a police incident few different diversions for X10,18,3 going Halesowen road, salt wells road cradley road
And 4M going Newtown street , bannister st cradley road
The X22 is on diversion as it can't use Jiggins lane. I haven't seen anything on the website or Network West Midlands though..
Inbound 4's are going back the old way again through Olton Station because of RTC on the Warwick Road between the set of traffic lights.
Two days on the trot total balls up on the Hagley road diversions
Seen 7531 on X70 at 3:25 at fox and goose it was waiting to go right at the lights onto washwood heath road from bromford lane passengers were on board too
Wolves 60 has been on diversion in the Lichfield Road / Coppice Farm area, due to an accident.
A consquence(probably) of this, has made at least one board run around 30 minutes late.
(Affected my sister, as she felt vunerable waiting in Bloxwich, for the 2040, so she got a taxi instead!)
X12/X70 are diverting today. Most diverting via Bromford Road and turning left off Bromford Road onto Farnhurst Road.
With the exception of 7529 which went via Ward End on the X12. As I saw 7529 at the Fox and Goose on the X12 to Birmingham City Centre.
And from Bus Times, 20888 has also been using Bromford Road on the Diamond 25 route today.
X21 diverted down Gibbins Road towards Bangham Pit, can't see anything on the app though.
Are 55/94 diverting this evening nothing moving out of city towards washwood heath?
Quote from: Jack D on November 09, 2020, 04:56:34 PM
Are 55/94 diverting this evening nothing moving out of city towards washwood heath?
Temporary traffic lights at the Drews Lane junction got caught in it myself this morning
@Jack D
WA11/11A appear to be diverted into Dudley coming from Merry Hill. One just came in past the back of Cousins rather than the usual route.
2/3 From Birmingham are going to Stratford road,Court road and showell green lane.
2/3 from Maypole/Yardley Wood are coming from showell green lane then normal line of route.
8 and 11/11A are diverted coming out of merry hill due to an incident outside the cinema ,same way as 15/2 to venture way then right and then right onto level street , then normal line of route
Has Hassop Road or the top of Beeches Road being closed off as I've just seen an in service Price Branded Omnilink on a 28 let someone off at the Haddon Road stop on Thornbridge?
Turns out its closed for roadworks for today and tomorrow.
Dual carridge way warwick road is being resurfaced.
4/4A are going onto battery way,olton boulevard east, catswell road, shaftmoor lane,strafford road then normal line of route.Both routes from birmingham and acocks green are on diversion.
Quote from: bbs on December 19, 2020, 01:53:02 PM
Dual carridge way warwick road is being resurfaced.
4/4A are going onto battery way,olton boulevard east, catswell road, shaftmoor lane,strafford road then normal line of route.Both routes from birmingham and acocks green are on diversion.
I've just seen 4280 along Wake Green Road and Yardley Wood Road/Stoney Lane presumably to miss him out the usual Stratford Road traffic.
Quote from: Jack on December 19, 2020, 03:18:13 PM
I've just seen 4280 along Wake Green Road and Yardley Wood Road/Stoney Lane presumably to miss him out the usual Stratford Road traffic.
Isnt that the 5?
Quote from: bbs on December 19, 2020, 03:21:19 PM
Isnt that the 5?
I was on a 6703 on a 5 and and then 4280 appeared on the 4, it came up College Road and we followed it until we turned off on to Showell Green Lane, but at the traffic lights at Highgate Road, 4280 was waiting to turn left while we passed through. I did think it was a late running 5 or a diverted 1 when i first spotted it because I only saw the rear display with '4' and thought it may of froze. But I saw the front destination at the lights which did say '4 Birmingham'.
Quote from: Jack on December 19, 2020, 04:41:21 PM
I was on a 6703 on a 5 and and then 4280 appeared on the 4, it came up College Road and we followed it until we turned off on to Showell Green Lane, but at the traffic lights at Highgate Road, 4280 was waiting to turn left while we passed through. I did think it was a late running 5 or a diverted 1 when i first spotted it because I only saw the rear display with '4' and thought it may of froze. But I saw the front Destination at the lights which did say '4 Birmingham'.
It would be so weird seeing a 4 on Yardley wood road, stoney Lane and college Road.
55/94 were on diversion today in Ward End. Using Bromford Lane and Drews Lane. Not serving Washwood Heath Road.
Looked strange seeing them going that way, as well as 55 (4899) and 94 (4500) loading/unloading on the 11A stop at Fox & Goose as well.
Quote from: 2206 on January 09, 2021, 04:20:47 PM
55/94 were on diversion today in Ward End. Using Bromford Lane and Drews Lane. Not serving Washwood Heath Road.
Looked strange seeing them going that way, as well as 55 (4899) and 94 (4500) loading/unloading on the 11A stop at Fox & Goose as well.
They're using Drews Lane for you!
1907 parked on the 11C stop at Ward End, Fox & Goose on the 28 to Heartlands Hospital at about 13:00 with passengers on, waiting time. Then carried on down Stechford Lane.
Not sure why 28 is on diversion or which way it went next? But there has been a sign on Coleshill Road at Fox & Goose saying "Alum Rock Road closed ahead" for a number of days now.
Stratford Road closed for up to 4 weeks between Aldi & Camp Hill, Long diversions for all services
Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2021, 06:44:55 PM
Stratford Road closed for up to 4 weeks between Aldi & Camp Hill, Long diversions for all services
I know, I got caught up at the start of it! Left work just after 6pm, by the time I'd got round to Stratford Road, there were already four buses that were stuck, as it seemed the road had been closed off at short notice and no-one had informed NX, or the communication took too long to circulate to drivers.
It was absolute chaos, especially where other motorists were ignoring the 'road closed' signs and just carrying on through down the other side of the road.
Hats off to the inspector at the scene who was liasing with the stuck drivers on how to get them turned around and onto a diversion route. He'd gone along with a Gemini on the 4 along Kyotts Lake Road and must have walked back, and was quite adamant with some Amey worker that he wasn't sending any more buses that way due to low-hanging trees, and while pointing to a 6 bus insisting "that's a half million pound vehicle and I'm not letting that get damaged!".
Some nice manoeurving followed, as the stuck buses were directed one by one to turn into Erasmus Road and reverse back out then head back up to Camp Hill Island.
Luckily for me one of the stuck buses was a 2 I had just 'missed', I don't know if the driver was a recent recruit as he didn't seem familiar with the diversion route, so I was happy to offer assistance directing him where to turn on Golden Hillock Road onto Walford Road to rejoin normal route.
Now I'm back home, it says on the Network West Midlands website that this 'emergency closure' is due to road subsidence and is due to last until Wednesday.
The Amey worker that the inspector was talking to said that he'd been aware of the impending road closure since 4pm, and he also said this was likely to continue for the next four days, "as the whole road is going to have to be dug up".
Nothing like a bit of drama to liven up an otherwise dull evening!
Quote from: Stu on January 18, 2021, 07:35:06 PM
I know, I got caught up at the start of it! Left work just after 6pm, by the time I'd got round to Stratford Road, there were already four buses that were stuck, as it seemed the road had been closed off at short notice and no-one had informed NX, or the communication took too long to circulate to drivers.
It was absolute chaos, especially where other motorists were ignoring the 'road closed' signs and just carrying on through down the other side of the road.
Hats off to the inspector at the scene who was liasing with the stuck drivers on how to get them turned around and onto a diversion route. He'd gone along with a Gemini on the 4 along Kyotts Lake Road and must have walked back, and was quite adamant with some Amey worker that he wasn't sending any more buses that way due to low-hanging trees, and while pointing to a 6 bus insisting "that's a half million pound vehicle and I'm not letting that get damaged!".
Some nice manoeurving followed, as the stuck buses were directed one by one to turn into Erasmus Road and reverse back out then head back up to Camp Hill Island.
Luckily for me one of the stuck buses was a 2 I had just 'missed', I don't know if the driver was a recent recruit as he didn't seem familiar with the diversion route, so I was happy to offer assistance directing him where to turn on Golden Hillock Road onto Walford Road to rejoin normal route.
Now I'm back home, it says on the Network West Midlands website that this 'emergency closure' is due to road subsidence and is due to last until Wednesday.
The Amey worker that the inspector was talking to said that he'd been aware of the impending road closure since 4pm, and he also said this was likely to continue for the next four days, "as the whole road is going to have to be dug up".
Nothing like a bit of drama to liven up an otherwise dull evening!
This is a quote from that inspector's report, four weeks, not four days..
"
I turned and adjusted the buses then liaised the contractor's (Amey/Seven Trent) who informed me that they believe that a sewage pipe has collapsed underground. I asked if they could put a time frame on this job and I was told it could be up to four weeks, but they won't be sure until they excavate."
Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2021, 08:22:01 PM
This is a quote from that inspector's report, four weeks, not four days..
"
I turned and adjusted the buses then liaised the contractor's (Amey/Seven Trent) who informed me that they believe that a sewage pipe has collapsed underground. I asked if they could put a time frame on this job and I was told it could be up to four weeks, but they won't be sure until they excavate."
Oh in that case, I might have misheard the conversation then, I was standing some distance away but got the main gist of what was being said.
The email I received from NWM's Disruptions service which I saw when I got home stated this was expected to last until '20th January', now I look at the NWM website it is stating 12th February as the end date. So that's probably about right then.
But I am still pretty sure that this fella from Amey said that the notification had been sent out at around 4pm, so I am still puzzled as to why NX Bus had not instructed drivers to divert at 6pm, unless there is a break in communication somewhere.
Not blaming NX Bus for this by the way, this isn't the first time I've encountered this, just a few months ago I was on a 2 or 3 coming up Stoney Lane one morning where a planned road closure had been brought forward by an hour and we almost got stuck because the drivers hadn't been made aware.
Quote from: Stu on January 18, 2021, 09:01:28 PM
Oh in that case, I might have misheard the conversation then, I was standing some distance away but got the main gist of what was being said.
The email I received from NWM's Disruptions service which I saw when I got home stated this was expected to last until '20th January', now I look at the NWM website it is stating 12th February as the end date. So that's probably about right then.
But I am still pretty sure that this fella from Amey said that the notification had been sent out at around 4pm, so I am still puzzled as to why NX Bus had not instructed drivers to divert at 6pm, unless there is a break in communication somewhere.
Not blaming NX Bus for this by the way, this isn't the first time I've encountered this, just a few months ago I was on a 2 or 3 coming up Stoney Lane one morning where a planned road closure had been brought forward by an hour and we almost got stuck because the drivers hadn't been made aware.
The first NX knew about it was at 17:22 when someone spotted a post on facebook!
Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2021, 09:07:59 PM
The first NX knew about it was at 17:22 when someone spotted a post on facebook!
Someone didn't get the memo this morning! After getting off the 2 by the job centre to walk the rest of the way to work, I came across 4387 parked up at the stops by Aldi, being assisted by an inspector to turn into Palmerston Road and reverse back out. Bet that was a bit embarrassing for the driver!
2 11A E400 MMC operating in convey this evening at about 21:00 along Heath Way and Coleshill Road on diversion heading towards the Fox & Goose. One of them was 6127.
One must be very late to be running in convey at that time of day I expect. Both carrying passengers.
Route 2,3,4,4A,5,6 are on diversion.
From Stafford road,buses take Walford road,Golden hillock road,small heath highway,High street deritend then normalline of route.
Quote from: Stu on January 19, 2021, 06:53:20 PM
Someone didn't get the memo this morning! After getting off the 2 by the job centre to walk the rest of the way to work, I came across 4387 parked up at the stops by Aldi, being assisted by an inspector to turn into Palmerston Road and reverse back out. Bet that was a bit embarrassing for the driver!
The amount of times I've just gone into auto mode and forgot about any deviations this week...
The first exit on the A452 Collector Road is currently closed due to them doing something with the lights. I've made the "trip of shame" up to the second junction so many times now, as I only remember it is closed after I've joined the road at the top.
Gonna be plenty of diversions today.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/severe-weather
Snow is coming down quite heavily in North Solihull, and it is scheduled for the rest of the day.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 24, 2021, 10:11:29 AM
Gonna be plenty of diversions today.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/severe-weather
Snow is coming down quite heavily in North Solihull, and it is scheduled for the rest of the day.
They keep putting X22 Birmingham to Rednal for some reason. Its Birmingham to Woodgate via University & QE Hospital.
9 and X10 using Quinton expressway. That's a blast from the past. Didn't the 19 (Hasbury to Birmingham) last service to use that stretch?
Quote from: 2206 on January 24, 2021, 10:14:58 AM
They keep putting X22 Birmingham to Rednal for some reason. Its Birmingham to Woodgate via University & QE Hospital.
There are lots of 'typos' and errors on that page, thankfully we get the basic gist of it.
Snow is expected to continue to fall for the next few hours so basically if you don't need to travel by bus, don't travel by bus!
And TfWM have just copied/pasted the NXWM page verbatim, errors and all.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 24, 2021, 11:36:28 AM
And TfWM have just copied/pasted the NXWM page verbatim, errors and all.
TfWM don't copy and paste the information. They get notified and it automatically get up dated onto the diversions page with the info that NX provided.
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on January 24, 2021, 11:48:24 AM
TfWM don't copy and paste the information. They get notified and it automatically get up dated onto the diversions page with the info that NX provided.
... essentially an electronic copy and paste, as information isn't being looked over before posting.
For instance, this is the current info for the 54:
"54 | Hamstead Village to Perry Barr One Stop is avoiding Hamsted Highstyreet"
on both NXWM and TfWM. It's fabulous.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 24, 2021, 12:09:40 PM
... essentially an electronic copy and paste, as information isn't being looked over before posting.
For instance, this is the current info for the 54:
"54 | Hamstead Village to Perry Barr One Stop is avoiding Hamsted Highstyreet"
on both NXWM and TfWM. It's fabulous.
Yep it's electronically sent but then it is also electronically updated.. until someone points it out to them (notmally me!!) it'll stay like that...
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on January 24, 2021, 12:14:12 PM
Yep it's electronically sent but then it is also electronically updated.. until someone points it out to them (notmally me!!) it'll stay like that...
Last word again!
Quote from: Tony on January 24, 2021, 12:15:24 PM
Last word again!
No
@Tony I'm only stating a fact l.. If you don't like that then sorry... If you also think I like to have the last word I don't normally.. but if there's someting to say I'd say it!!😁 Again I don't mean any harm with this post so if it comes across arsey sorry.
Plust it is the truth I'm speaking.
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on January 24, 2021, 12:14:12 PM
Yep it's electronically sent but then it is also electronically updated.. until someone points it out to them (notmally me!!) it'll stay like that...
*Normally
Quote from: Dom on January 24, 2021, 01:36:27 PM
*Normally
Sorry
@Dom yes I meant Normally
'not' notmally!! 😁
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on January 24, 2021, 01:41:00 PM
Sorry @Dom yes I meant Normally 'not' notmally!! 😁
Looks like YW 18 is still terminating at Bangham Pit but where exactly do the buses turn, is it at the triangle leading down to Moors Lane (the last time that happened to me, the dot matrix displayed Ley Hill!) or do they contine down Genners Lane and terminate at Newman?
Quote from: bususer28 on January 26, 2021, 04:15:50 PM
Looks like YW 18 is still terminating at Bangham Pit but where exactly do the buses turn, is it at the triangle leading down to Moors Lane (the last time that happened to me, the dot matrix displayed Ley Hill!) or do they contine down Genners Lane and terminate at Newman?
Sorry
@bususer28 I don't know as I don't live in Birmingham... I don't know if
@Dom or
@Tony will know?
Quote from: Bus Man K2 on January 26, 2021, 04:19:52 PM
Sorry @bususer28 I don't know as I don't live in Birmingham... I don't know if @Dom or @Tony will know?
If you don't know, then why answer?
Quote from: bususer28 on January 26, 2021, 04:15:50 PM
Looks like YW 18 is still terminating at Bangham Pit but where exactly do the buses turn, is it at the triangle leading down to Moors Lane (the last time that happened to me, the dot matrix displayed Ley Hill!) or do they contine down Genners Lane and terminate at Newman?
Well I don't know, but its a moot point now, looks like its back on full route now.
Very long diversion on the 55/94 earlier. Via Bromford Lane & Heartlands Parkway. Saw 94 Gemini doing it on Bromford Lane. Completly missing out the busiest section of the route through Ward End and Washwood Heath as well, Fox & Goose to Saltley Island.
Returned to normal line of route now. But you can see it on Claribels tracking on bus times as well.
https://bustimes.org/services/94-birmingham-chelmsley-wood-via-ward-end/vehicles?date=2021-01-26#journeys/101998295
edit - Just done search for Washwood Heath Road, Ward End and found this.
"Armed Police swarmed Washwood Heath Road earlier today after reports of gun and knife activity."
So explains the helicopter earlier as well as the diversion.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9188891/Armed-police-arrest-bloodied-shirtless-suspects-city-centre-machete-attack.html
Quote from: 2206 on January 26, 2021, 06:21:03 PM
Very long diversion on the 55/94 earlier. Via Bromford Lane & Heartlands Parkway. Saw 94 Gemini doing it on Bromford Lane. Completly missing out the busiest section of the route through Ward End and Washwood Heath as well, Fox & Goose to Saltley Island.
Returned to normal line of route now. But you can see it on Claribels tracking on bus times as well.
https://bustimes.org/services/94-birmingham-chelmsley-wood-via-ward-end/vehicles?date=2021-01-26#journeys/101998295
edit - Just done search for Washwood Heath Road, Ward End and found this.
"Armed Police swarmed Washwood Heath Road earlier today after reports of gun and knife activity."
So explains the helicopter earlier as well as the diversion.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9188891/Armed-police-arrest-bloodied-shirtless-suspects-city-centre-machete-attack.html
I saw that diversion earlier listed on the NWM site, but all Birmingham Mail was listing was a police chase that ended on the Aston Expressway (for which there was no listed diversion!) and the usual thing happening in Lozells. I didn't reference it here as I couldn't find the reason for the diversion.
I liked that the Claribels diversion was listed as "via Outer Circle to Heartlands Parkway" or something to that effect.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 26, 2021, 07:23:37 PM
I saw that diversion earlier listed on the NWM site, but all Birmingham Mail was listing was a police chase that ended on the Aston Expressway (for which there was no listed diversion!) and the usual thing happening in Lozells. I didn't reference it here as I couldn't find the reason for the diversion.
I liked that the Claribels diversion was listed as "via Outer Circle to Heartlands Parkway" or something to that effect.
that's something else mate these men were captured in city
I was walking down Coleshill Road towards Fox & Goose at about 7 tonight and Stechford Road had been closed off.
One of the 55 Tridents came up to the Island at the Hunters Moon went round the Island twice and went back down Coleshill Road towards Fox & Goose, the way it had come.
Quote from: 2206 on February 01, 2021, 08:04:06 PM
I was walking down Coleshill Road towards Fox & Goose at about 7 tonight and Stechford Road had been closed off.
One of the 55 Tridents came up to the Island at the Hunters Moon went round the Island twice and went back down Coleshill Road towards Fox & Goose, the way it had come.
Lots of overnight diversions/road closures.
A4040 is closed off south of the Fox & Goose.
Stechford Road is closed off at Hunters Moon Island towards Chelmsley only.
28 towards Old Oscott - Is diverting via Alum Rock Road and Washwood Heath Road doing the u turn by Southern Road. As is the 14.
14/11A/11C are using Coleshill Road.
Think 14/55 towards Chelmsley and 11C will be using Bucklands End Lane as well I think, as they are unable to use Stechford Road, the 11A I saw at that end of Coleshill Road used Stechford Road (6703).
A major diversion starts tonight due the demolition of the Perry Barr Flyover
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/perry-barr-a34-diversion-from-friday-5th-february-until-monday-8th-february-2021
Quote from: Tony on January 18, 2021, 06:44:55 PM
Stratford Road closed for up to 4 weeks between Aldi & Camp Hill, Long diversions for all services
@Tony I was told by a driver on the 3 the other morning as I got off at the first stop on Walford Road, that the garage had instructed drivers not to call at or drop off at this stop any more, is this true?
Quote from: Stu on February 05, 2021, 06:02:24 PM
@Tony I was told by a driver on the 3 the other morning as I got off at the first stop on Walford Road, that the garage had instructed drivers not to call at or drop off at this stop any more, is this true?
I haven't heard that, but it doesn't mean it is not correct.
Quote from: Steve3229vp on February 05, 2021, 03:12:14 PM
A major diversion starts tonight due the demolition of the Perry Barr Flyover
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/perry-barr-a34-diversion-from-friday-5th-february-until-monday-8th-february-2021
Surprised to see the 997, 937,935 and 934 serving One Stop ( Sat and sun daytime only) thought it would just go down Aston Lane and WellHead Lane. Presume it's then going up Walsall Road then Church Road to get to Perry Park
Seems the 33 and 907 going Aston Lane and Wellhead Lane and missing it's One Stop altogether . Gonna be a few confused people at One Stop especially when they see the 997,934,935 or 937 pulling in but no usual 33 or 907 :D
The 94 was on diversion in Smith's Wood today. Windward Way is being resurfaced on the back end (that no bus uses) but they had the slip road from the A452/B4114 roundabout closed.
I saw a 16 branded 94 on the Chester Road part of the diversion as I was heading in to work. Would've made for a rather unique picture if I hadn't been driving at the time.
Not exactly a proper diversion as such, but a genuine enquiry.
If a driver innocently makes a wrong turn, what are the procedures for getting the bus back on its correct route?
Today I witnessed a driver make such wrong turn, and then attempted a U turn right next to a 'No U Turn' traffic sign. The turning circle was too small so he then had to reverse down an adjacent side road to get the bus back the way he came to join the correct line of route.
Now, whilst a little inconvenient for some passengers, there's actually a route he could have taken, missing out only two stops, surely this would have been better?
Quote from: Gareth on February 26, 2021, 01:57:04 PM
Now, whilst a little inconvenient for some passengers, there's actually a route he could have taken, missing out only two stops, surely this would have been better?
What route?
Quote from: 2206 on February 26, 2021, 02:04:22 PM
What route?
I've been deliberately vague, wouldn't be right to publicly identify route, bus, time or location.
Quote from: Gareth on February 26, 2021, 04:58:07 PM
I’ve been deliberately vague, wouldn’t be right to publicly identify route, bus, time or location.
Wise choice
Quote from: Gareth on February 26, 2021, 01:57:04 PM
Not exactly a proper diversion as such, but a genuine enquiry.
If a driver innocently makes a wrong turn, what are the procedures for getting the bus back on its correct route?
Today I witnessed a driver make such wrong turn, and then attempted a U turn right next to a 'No U Turn' traffic sign. The turning circle was too small so he then had to reverse down an adjacent side road to get the bus back the way he came to join the correct line of route.
Now, whilst a little inconvenient for some passengers, there's actually a route he could have taken, missing out only two stops, surely this would have been better?
I think that'd wholly depend on whether the company that the driver drives for allows their drivers to reverse in public without a banksman.
Quote from: ellspurs on February 26, 2021, 07:37:54 PM
I think that'd wholly depend on whether the company that the driver drives for allows their drivers to reverse in public without a banksman.
So is the reversing without a banksman more of an offence than doing a U turn where it's not permitted?
Quote from: Gareth on February 26, 2021, 08:12:57 PM
So is the reversing without a banksman more of an offence than doing a U turn where it's not permitted?
Oh, I didn't notice the bit about the U-turn sign. That'd be a big no-no.
The 42/43/43A are on diversion in Tipton, due to two separate incidents on St Marks Road. The NX services are running along Powis Avenue, whereas the Diamond ones appear to be using Highfield Road at the moment.
Quote from: DJ on February 27, 2021, 06:18:55 PM
The 42/43/43A are on diversion in Tipton, due to two separate incidents on St Marks Road. The NX services are running along Powis Avenue, whereas the Diamond ones appear to be using Highfield Road at the moment.
Why would they not co-ordinate a diversion, especially as it's one of the joint WMB routes?
We had the same problem in Walsall initially last year with the Stafford Street sinkhole, where some buses went down Profitt Street & Marlow Street, some turned at Leamore & went down Leamore Lane & Green Lane. I even heard the odd one had used Hospital Street, & they wasn't supposed to anyway!
Quote from: Westy on February 27, 2021, 07:54:00 PM
Why would they not co-ordinate a diversion, especially as it's one of the joint WMB routes?
We had the same problem in Walsall initially last year with the Stafford Street sinkhole, where some buses went down Profitt Street & Marlow Street, some turned at Leamore & went down Leamore Lane & Green Lane. I even heard the odd one had used Hospital Street, & they wasn't supposed to anyway!
Road suddenly closed without notice. Let's waste time phoning up the other company to talk about which way to send buses, meanwhile more buses get stuck because they haven't been notified there is a diversion to take
Just passed an 82 & 87 turning from Pershore Street onto Upper Dean Street - following a diversion from another diversion
original diversion
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1369953829270257666?s=21
new diversion - due to broken down vehicle
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1369959756266344452?s=21
Don't know if it's been mentioned, but because Londonderry Lane is closed in the direction coming from the Queens Head.
The 89s are diverted towards West Bromwich, from:
Thimblemill Road, around the roundabout onto Queens Road, right on Basons Lane, right at the traffic lights onto Manor Road, left at the lights onto Stoney Lane and back to normal route
Queens Road was closed a couple of weeks ago (the section of Queens Head before the roundabout) in the direction towards the Queens Head, therefore 48/48As from West Bromwich were diverted from Basons Lane onto Warley Road, then back to normal route
Gas explosion earlier in the morning right beside the M6 bridge on Darlaston Road, Pleck, so the Walsall to Darlaston corridor buses have been diverted via J9 & the Retail Park, coming out past IKEA, rejoining the normal route by the bingo.
incident at the bottom of washwood heath road at the roundabout police have sealed it off 94 & 55 on diversion both on a different diversion route from city surprisingly 55 is using alum rock road and high field road from city and the 94 is using heartlands parkway and aston church road from city but too city it's aston church road and heartlands parkway
WN25 and 82 seem to be diverted along Proud's Lane in Bilston/Stowlawn, avoiding Mount Pleasant and the southern part of Moseley Road. I'm told it's due to them digging up Mount Pleasant.
11s on diversion from a diversion
had counted at least 4/5 buses stuck at a road block on Western Road/Crabtree Road in Winson Green due to a police incident
11A/11C diverting via Bordesley Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, u turn by Southern Road, Bromford Lane (Fox & Goose). Saw them turning left from Washwood Heath Rd to Bromford Lane.
Also 4916 went right at Fox & Goose onto Coleshill Road displaying 14 Chelmsley Wood via Alum Rock.
Quote from: 2206 on April 18, 2021, 04:35:16 PM
11A/11C diverting via Bordesley Green East, Belchers Lane, Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, u turn by Southern Road, Bromford Lane (Fox & Goose). Saw them turning left from Washwood Heath Rd to Bromford Lane.
Also 4916 went right at Fox & Goose onto Coleshill Road displaying 14 Chelmsley Wood via Alum Rock.
rtc opposite shell garage been a hit on run must be serious as they have closed off both sides of the dual carriageway 14s are running in twos and 11s are running in two the actual diversion route is meant to be belchers lane so i'm not sure why they are doing a uturn on washwood heath road
Diversion on route 14
The following service has been diverted due to a Road Traffic Collision.
From City:
Burney Lane Island , Fox & Goose, Coleshill Heath Rd, Hunters Moon, Stechford Rd, Hodge Hill Rd
Cole Hall Lane.
the 11 is not listed on twitter
edit - it's now on birmingham mail the man has sadly passed away
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-road-closed-after-20413026
How come the 28 and 997 are diverting down Old Oscott Lane instead of using Aldridge road and days road?
A quad bike tipped over on the Washwood Heath Road in Ward End earlier this afternoon. By the Foley Road bus stop (towards City Centre).
I got on 4908 on the 55 at the 28 'The Ward End' bus stop on the Alum Rock Road and it went down the Alum Rock Road, right onto Sladefield Road and left back onto the Washwood Heath Road. There was also a 55 coming up the Alum Rock Road in the other direction towards Fox & Goose.
They seem to be using Bromford Lane and Drews Lane now. Traffic is non moving. Also large queue of passengers on the stand in the City Centre, so the Ward End 55/94 and 11 are probably disrupted this afternoon.
I think quite a serious accident. As heard someone lifted the head up and could see the skull. And air ambulance landing nearby.
There was also 3 NXWM buses stuck behind the police tape, including 4809 & 4911.
Link to article here: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-washwood-heath-quad-bike-20445668.amp
Quote from: 2206 on April 22, 2021, 05:13:25 PM
A quad bike tipped over on the Washwood Heath Road in Ward End earlier this afternoon. By the Foley Road bus stop (towards City Centre).
I got on 4908 on the 55 at the 28 'The Ward End' bus stop on the Alum Rock Road and it went down the Alum Rock Road, right onto Sladefield Road and left back onto the Washwood Heath Road. There was also a 55 coming up the Alum Rock Road in the other direction towards Fox & Goose.
They seem to be using Bromford Lane and Drews Lane now. Traffic is non moving. Also large queue of passengers on the stand in the City Centre, so the Ward End 55/94 and 11 are probably disrupted this afternoon.
I think quite a serious accident. As heard someone lifted the head up and could see the skull. And air ambulance landing nearby.
There was also 3 NXWM buses stuck behind the police tape, including 4809 & 4911.
Hope the person will be ok. And starts wearing a helmet after this
Quote from: 2206 on April 22, 2021, 05:13:25 PM
A quad bike tipped over on the Washwood Heath Road in Ward End earlier this afternoon. By the Foley Road bus stop (towards City Centre).
I got on 4908 on the 55 at the 28 'The Ward End' bus stop on the Alum Rock Road and it went down the Alum Rock Road, right onto Sladefield Road and left back onto the Washwood Heath Road. There was also a 55 coming up the Alum Rock Road in the other direction towards Fox & Goose.
They seem to be using Bromford Lane and Drews Lane now. Traffic is non moving. Also large queue of passengers on the stand in the City Centre, so the Ward End 55/94 and 11 are probably disrupted this afternoon.
I think quite a serious accident. As heard someone lifted the head up and could see the skull. And air ambulance landing nearby.
There was also 3 NXWM buses stuck behind the police tape, including 4809 & 4911.
Link to article here: https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-washwood-heath-quad-bike-20445668.amp
Some of you may prefer not to watch this video on facebook
https://fb.watch/51wB31DlvT/
Quote from: Busboy105 on April 22, 2021, 06:35:37 PM
Hope the person will be ok. And starts wearing a helmet after this
road is now opened but bystander has confirmed the young male has unfortunately passed away after hearing from the males older brother will teach the young kids that quad bikes are dangerous
Call me cold hearted, but I have no sympathy. There should be a crackdown on these dangerous vehicles and even more dangerous drivers. And 'accident blind spot' mentioned in the Birmingham mail report is BS. The CCTV footage of the accident proves that.
Quote from: Tony on April 22, 2021, 08:06:36 PM
Some of you may prefer not to watch this video on facebook
https://fb.watch/51wB31DlvT/
Link doesn't work.
Fire on formans Road in sparkhill I see a lot of traffic
Quote from: Busboy105 on April 23, 2021, 12:06:12 AM
Link doesn't work.
It does work if you are on Facebook
55/94, 28 diverting via Stechford Lane & Stechford Road earlier.
Think something must have gone into the fence by the pedestrian crossing on the Coleshill Road side at the Fox & Goose, as its been knocked over and 1820 got stuck behind whatever had collided as it went off towards the Hunters Moon NIS.
14 is using washwood heath road due to heavy congestion on alum rock road
8s are on diversion this week in Stourbridge running via the ring road and High Street Amblecote
There's going to be works on Scott Bridge on the Newton Road near Great Barr. According to the article, it'll be closed completely for 4 weeks, and then there will be other partial closures after that, so I presume it will mean the 5 will be diverted via Hamstead along the 46 route.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/great-barr/2021/05/10/337-million-project-to-repair-great-barr-bridge-to-get-underway/
just seen a 55 on alum rock road towards city red nd white enviro not sure if it's fleet number but is that the diversion route? as it's two sets of light now on at high field road which is a 4 way and then the one at drews lane
Quote from: SK68MEV on May 12, 2021, 01:03:52 PM
just seen a 55 on alum rock road towards city red nd white enviro not sure if it's fleet number but is that the diversion route? as it's two sets of light now on at high field road which is a 4 way and then the one at drews lane
Which prat authorised two separate road works involving lights to be done on the same busy stretch of road on the same week? Highfield Road is water works and Drews Lane is Virgin Media, both supposed to end on Friday.
I just looked on bustimes and there was 6 94s (4504 doesn't appear to be numbered but is doing the 94 route) and 5 55s in the Highfield Road/Drews Lane area.
That other 55 is probably just trying to get past that mess on Washwood Heath Road.
Quote from: ellspurs on May 12, 2021, 03:12:47 PM
Which prat authorised two separate road works involving lights to be done on the same busy stretch of road on the same week? Highfield Road is water works and Drews Lane is Virgin Media, both supposed to end on Friday.
I just looked on bustimes and there was 6 94s (4504 doesn't appear to be numbered but is doing the 94 route) and 5 55s in the Highfield Road/Drews Lane area.
That other 55 is probably just trying to get past that mess on Washwood Heath Road.
them roadworks have caused heavy congestion's queues on the A47 and bromford lane due to people trying to avoid the roadworks too worst thing is the waterworks lights are hand controlled which failed and were stuck on red for everyone for a good 15-20 mins but also seen 3 claribels use heartlands parkway but in all honesty a diversion needs to be put into place as the buses are severely late
the 14s are also delayed due to congestion on alum rock road they are down 30+ some of them due to the ending of ramadan and eid tomorrow so people are doing their last minute shopping but a suitable diversion should be put in place for these services maybe adderly road left onto ash road right onto bordsley green road then left at the lights carrying on to the roundabout left onto belchers lane and right at the roundabout onto alum rock road for the 14 or straight over onto sladefield road and right onto washwood heath road for the 94 nd 55 surely that will be time saving rather than them waiting in all of that traffic
According to Twitter, Walsall 29 is being diverted via Leamore, then Harden Road & Walker Road to Blakenall.
(Over 90 % percent of the route!)
This is due to stone throwing!
Is this not affecting Service 19 either?
Good the 29 has suffered regular vandalism since October mainly after 7pm
Several drivers have also been attacked
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/police-appeal-after-gang-teens-19165069
I saw 4906 on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End while on the 14 this morning.
55 on diversion in Shard End turning left onto Shard End Crec instead of right.
And 53 on diversion in Bucklands End following the 55 route due to a road closure.
Also when will the 25 diversion be ending
@Simon Dunn as the tracking seems to be showing its still on diversion today. Its been diverting for months now.
Maybe better idea for routing it would be right onto Bromford Road from Coleshill Road, left onto Brockhurst Road, left onto Bromford Lane, u turn on Stechford Ln, then terminate at the 11A stop at Fox & Goose. Then it would still stop at both ends of Collingbourne Avenue.
Does anyone know why the bus gate from George Rd to Bath Row is closed causing the X20/X21/X22 to divert via Five Ways? Doesn't appear to be anything going on currently but there's a digger or something parked in the way.
Quote from: 2206 on June 08, 2021, 01:39:06 PM
I saw 4906 on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End while on the 14 this morning.
All the 14's are diverting today.
4600 also at Fox & Goose on the 14 this evening, came down Coleshill Road, heading towards City Centre.
Quote from: 2206 on June 09, 2021, 02:02:40 PM
All the 14's are diverting today.
Between 9:30am and 3pm today and tomorrow.
https://wmnetwork.co.uk/plan-your-journey/disruptions/#/params?DisruptionType=true&when=All&TransportModeA=5&query=14#11263_TfWM
What's Happening?
Alum Rock Road from Washwood Heath Road to Burney Lane will be closed for roadworks.
When?
Wednesday 9 June to Thursday 10 June
0930-1500 hours
Services Affected & Diversion Route
NX Service 14 to Chelmsley Wood
Saltley Viaduct, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane, Station Road, normal line of route.
NX Service 14 to Birmingham
Reverse of above
protest outside arconic been going on for 2 days now police have road closed so 14 has been diverting missing out kitts green road
6743 currently doing a little tour of Perry Beeches on the 937A, can't see anything online...
Another 937A and a 997 did this on separate nights as well a few days ago...
WN16 is on diversion due to a police incident
Towards Wolverhampton
Stourbridge Road, Warstones Road, Coalway Road, Penn Road
Towards Spring Hill/ Stourbridge
Reverse of the above
Diamond's 16 is on a pretty long diversion this morning, and I presume it will affect NX's 5 and 46 too.
(https://i.imgur.com/ThASx7d.png)
That's an idea.
'Longest diversion from normal route'!
That diversion isn't appearing on TfWM's website, strangely.
Also, wouldn't it be more prudent to divert via M6 J7 and M5 J1, or is there a preference to not take buses onto the motorway and/or expecting there to be congestion there?
EDIT: I read 11am as 11pm, so of course it wouldn't be on there any more.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1408666374998745088
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1408666381000888324
NX was on the same diversion. Must've been better for them.
Quote from: ellspurs on June 26, 2021, 03:52:42 PM
Also, wouldn't it be more prudent to divert via M6 J7 and M5 J1, or is there a preference to not take buses onto the motorway and/or expecting there to be congestion there?
Just sprung to mind ! Enjoy !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxlStSBVWNk
Quote from: Westy on June 26, 2021, 04:25:18 PM
Just sprung to mind ! Enjoy !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxlStSBVWNk
I do really need to watch that show.
Judging from the distance markers, that bus joined the M1 at J4.
X12/X70 divering via Coleshill Road, Bromford Road, Farhurst Road today. Missing out Chipperfield Road & Bromford Drive. Saw a few turning from Bromford Road into Farnhurst Road.
Quote from: 2206 on June 30, 2021, 08:08:42 PM
X12/X70 divering via Coleshill Road, Bromford Road, Farhurst Road today. Missing out Chipperfield Road & Bromford Drive. Saw a few turning from Bromford Road into Farnhurst Road.
diversion was bromford road bromford drive then they were to turn back on themselves and come back down so they only missed out chipperfield
Quote from: SK68MEV on June 30, 2021, 10:54:32 PM
diversion was bromford road bromford drive then they were to turn back on themselves and come back down so they only missed out chipperfield
Some buses missed out both.
One of the buses that missed out both was 7529 on the X12 I think. I saw it come down Bromford Road and left into Farnhurst Road.
And the X70 before 7529 did the same thing as well.
Quote from: 2206 on June 30, 2021, 11:33:19 PM
Some buses missed out both.
One of the buses that missed out both was 7529 on the X12 I think. I saw it come down Bromford Road and left into Farnhurst Road.
And the X70 before 7529 did the same thing as well.
Chipperfield Road from Bromford Drive to Coleshill Road will be closed for tree cutting
When?
Thursday 8 July - Friday 9 July
0930-1500 hours each day
Services Affected & Diversion Route
NX Services X12 & X70 to Chelmsley Wood
Bromford Drive, Hyperion Road, Bromford Drive, Bromford Road, Coleshill Road, normal line of route
NX Services X12 & X70 to Birmingham
Reverse of above
77, 934 & 935 on diversion via Rushall due to Sutton Road being closed for resurfacing.
Quote from: 4679 on July 02, 2021, 10:28:10 AM
77, 934 & 935 on diversion via Rushall due to Sutton Road being closed for resurfacing.
There's one for the Mellish Road services later on, according to Twitter yesterday.
Was the New Invention diversions supposed to happen tonight?
Twitter says they were scheduled, but my sister has gone straight through on a 60, she's texted back, plus I tracked the journey on BusTimes as well.
Some WB buses ended up in random positions this morning. Saw a Dudley road branded e400mmc parked on the bus stop just after oldbury heading to birch field island. Also the driver on 80* parked up opposite Sandwell and Dudley station to help a WB e400 to turn round- reversing into Sandwell and Dudley station side road.
Bloxwich road buses are going via Green lane then turning right at the KFC to re-join at Leamore due to roadworks for 6 weeks except for the 19 which seems to be following the 29 route up to harden also a buses going back to the depot are going via Green lane or the 29 route. Buses are coming down from Bloxwich on normal line of routes
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 19, 2021, 06:50:33 PM
Bloxwich road buses are going via Green lane then turning right at the KFC to re-join at Leamore due to roadworks for 6 weeks except for the 19 which seems to be following the 29 route up to harden also a buses going back to the depot are going via Green lane or the 29 route. Buses are coming down from Bloxwich on normal line of routes
Twitter is saying different/not clear.
I have flagged it, so see what happens!
Quote from: Westy on July 19, 2021, 09:08:25 PM
Twitter is saying different/not clear.
I have flagged it, so see what happens!
took from there twitter this morning
"DIVERSION: #31 #32 #X51 Tuesday 20th July - Sunday 5th September 2021 Bloxwich Road will be closed for works
From Walsall: Stafford St, Proffitt St, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Broadstone Avenue, Bloxwich Road and normal line of route
To Walsall: Normal line of route"
Does anyone know why the 11s aren't serving Rookery Road?
Are there roadworks on Alum Rock Road that I don't know about? 14s out of city have been using Washwood Heath Road today.
I know it's Eid today but Alum Rock Road is very quiet, almost silent. Has been all day. That may change into the evening when the car flag waving and horn tooting parade will no doubt start, but Eid in the day is always quiet as everyone is at home, with friends or family or at mosque.
WN15 and PN57 to be diverted at times next week in Kingswinford
WN16 (to Stourbridge), PN17A (to Stourbridge), 226 (to Dudley), WN15 and PN57 on diversion 3rd-6th in the Kingswinford area
PN17 is unaffected
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 20, 2021, 02:08:36 PM
took from there twitter this morning
"DIVERSION: #31 #32 #X51 Tuesday 20th July - Sunday 5th September 2021 Bloxwich Road will be closed for works
From Walsall: Stafford St, Proffitt St, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Broadstone Avenue, Bloxwich Road and normal line of route
To Walsall: Normal line of route"
To be honest, I didn't come back via Walsall tonight, to see if they followed the diversion correctly, as I came back from Willenhall on a 326, & I've been catching the first 1 down my road in the morning!
Quote from: Westy on July 20, 2021, 05:31:46 PM
To be honest, I didn't come back via Walsall tonight, to see if they followed the diversion correctly, as I came back from Willenhall on a 326, & I've been catching the first 1 down my road in the morning!
Interestingly diamond are going via green lane except for 1 which follows the NX diversion
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 20, 2021, 05:34:36 PM
Interestingly diamond are going via green lane except for 1 which follows the NX diversion
Somerfield Road & Green Lane is correct route for the 1.
Quote from: Westy on July 20, 2021, 07:17:43 PM
Somerfield Road & Green Lane is correct route for the 1.
Sorry didnt make myself clear i ment 1 diamond bus is following the diversion NX is following the rest are going up green lane. apologises
@Westy
Quote from: Gareth on July 20, 2021, 04:56:18 PM
Are there roadworks on Alum Rock Road that I don't know about? 14s out of city have been using Washwood Heath Road today.
I know it's Eid today but Alum Rock Road is very quiet, almost silent. Has been all day. That may change into the evening when the car flag waving and horn tooting parade will no doubt start, but Eid in the day is always quiet as everyone is at home, with friends or family or at mosque.
eid is today for some and alum rock rd was gridlock especially an hour ago lots of police presence too but yes between cotteirls lane and sladefield road half the side is closed so onlu buses inbound can use normal line of route
Quote from: SK68MEV on July 21, 2021, 01:08:22 AM
eid is today for some and alum rock rd was gridlock especially an hour ago lots of police presence too but yes between cotteirls lane and sladefield road half the side is closed so onlu buses inbound can use normal line of route
A shame temporary traffic lights can't be used when only one side of the road is closed. It's a very large diversion! Eid wasn't an issue in the morning and early afternoon. The road was empty.
Quote from: Gareth on July 21, 2021, 07:08:20 AM
A shame temporary traffic lights can't be used when only one side of the road is closed. It's a very large diversion! Eid wasn't an issue in the morning and early afternoon. The road was empty.
yes temporary lights would've been a better solution but would've caused more traffic issues and they were stuck on alum rock road for a good hour last night
Quote from: Gareth on July 20, 2021, 04:56:18 PM
14s out of city have been using Washwood Heath Road today.
When I caught 6148 to the Railway Station in Town, there were a few 14's going the other way on Washwood Heath Road on Monday 19th.
I caught 4476 back today. Bus was nice and quiet and nearly empty both ways.
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 20, 2021, 07:22:51 PM
Sorry didnt make myself clear i ment 1 diamond bus is following the diversion NX is following the rest are going up green lane. apologises @Westy
Is there any reason why Diamond operate a different diversion to Nx?
(Dunno about Chaserider, as I haven't caught their 74 for a few days!)
Quote from: Westy on July 23, 2021, 01:08:59 PM
Is there any reason why Diamond operate a different diversion to Nx?
(Dunno about Chaserider, as I haven't caught their 74 for a few days!)
Not sure but diamond are missing 3 stops to NX
Chaserider 74 are following Diamond
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 23, 2021, 04:28:48 PM
Not sure but diamond are missing 3 stops to NX
Chaserider 74 are following Diamond
It's a surprise Broadstone Avenue has never been used on a 'normal' route to my knowledge!
Quote from: Westy on July 23, 2021, 06:24:37 PM
It's a surprise Broadstone Avenue has never been used on a 'normal' route to my knowledge!
NX are using Broadstone Avenue to turn into learmore before the Traffic Lights
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 23, 2021, 08:30:40 PM
NX are using Broadstone Avenue to turn into learmore before the Traffic Lights
Yes, but has it ever been on a 'proper' route?
Quote from: Westy on July 23, 2021, 09:14:31 PM
Yes, but has it ever been on a 'proper' route?
no i don't think cause it has no bus stops down there although they could of been removed
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 24, 2021, 12:05:19 AM
no i don't think cause it has no bus stops down there although they could of been removed
According to Google maps, the Walsall 25 uses the top part of the road.
Quote from: ellspurs on July 24, 2021, 11:37:54 AM
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on July 24, 2021, 12:05:19 AM
no i don't think cause it has no bus stops down there although they could of been removed
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According to Google maps, the Walsall 25 uses the top part of the road.
Ah, forgot about that bit, but obviously I was refering to the bottom bit!
the 14 is t serving cardigan street not too sure why
Are you supposed to be observing stops on a diversion?
Apart from adjacent stops, I thought it was a no no.
Diamond 31 coming back from Walsall actually observed the Nx diversion for a change, but picked someone up on Harden Road!
(In fact, why do Diamond seem to have an issue with diversions whenever there is an issue on Bloxwich Road.
When the infamous sink hole happened down there a couple of years ago, instead of following Nx via Marlow Street, they went via Green Lane & Hospital Street instead, missing out a few stops!)
At least Nx have local knowledge!
Quote from: Westy on July 31, 2021, 03:41:25 PM
Are you supposed to be observing stops on a diversion?
Apart from adjacent stops, I thought it was a no no.
Normally used to observe stops on diversion I think. The NWM site used to say something like "All stops on diversion route will be served". And i've seen people get of at various stops on diversion. When there was an accident on Washwood Heath Road a few months back I caught a 55 from the 28 stop near the restaurant on Alum Rock Road a short walk away.
Quote from: Westy on July 31, 2021, 03:41:25 PM
Are you supposed to be observing stops on a diversion?
Apart from adjacent stops, I thought it was a no no.
Diamond 31 coming back from Walsall actually observed the Nx diversion for a change, but picked someone up on Harden Road!
(In fact, why do Diamond seem to have an issue with diversions whenever there is an issue on Bloxwich Road.
When the infamous sink hole happened down there a couple of years ago, instead of following Nx via Marlow Street, they went via Green Lane & Hospital Street instead, missing out a few stops!)
At least Nx have local knowledge!
To my knowledge, it used to be the case on the diversion details that it would state 'all stops on the diversion route will be served'.
Which always amused me whenever the 3 (YW) got diverted via Brook Lane and Cole Valley Road to Priory Road - as there are no stops to serve on those roads!
When the Stratford Road services were diverted earlier this year, you'd sometimes have the odd one or two passengers that would get off by Small Heath station, or along Walford Road.
I suppose it depends on the diversion route used, and what instructions the drivers have been given.
PN7 is going to be fun. Emergency diversion in the Saltwells area meaning diversion down Dudley Wood Road and Quarry Road
Seems the 4/4A is diverting via Westley Road and Fox Hollies Road in Acocks Green due to 2 vehicle RTC on Warwick Rd at junction of Broad Road
7518 on the X2 diverted via Golden Hillock Road and Coventry Road through Small Heath rejoining normal line of route at Bordesley Station earlier.
Possibly due to a broken down platinum on the Small Heath Highway, as there was one past the road closed signs and the other lane was fenced off due to what may be sprint works possibly.
Quote from: 2206 on August 11, 2021, 04:23:33 PM
7518 on the X2 diverted via Golden Hillock Road and Coventry Road through Small Heath rejoining normal line of route at Bordesley Station earlier.
Possibly due to a broken down platinum on the Small Heath Highway, as there was one past the road closed signs and the other lane was fenced off due to what may be sprint works possibly.
No, It was a broken down vehicle the bus was stuck behind
4/4A on diversion. Golden Hillock road then Walford road and back on normal line of route. I am not sure what the reason was behind this.
Quote from: bbs on August 29, 2021, 03:19:08 PM
4/4A on diversion. Golden Hillock road then Walford road and back on normal line of route. I am not sure what the reason was behind this.
It's not shown on TfWM's fancy new Disruptions page, but Google Maps shows that Warwick Road is closed in one direction between Baker Street and Weatheroak Road.
The one.network (https://one.network/) website lists this as Severn Trent Water works which are ongoing until 2nd September.
Nx Twitter still thinking the Bloxwich Road diversion is still via Holdens Crescent & Beddows Road.
Erm, not unless you want a few buses off the road guys
Even the drivers agree, as they've been following the 29 as far as Broadstone Avenue ever since the diversion started!
Quote from: Westy on August 31, 2021, 10:46:24 AM
Nx Twitter still thinking the Bloxwich Road diversion is still via Holdens Crescent & Beddows Road.
Erm, not unless you want a few buses off the road guys
Even the drivers agree, as they've been following the 29 as far as Broadstone Avenue ever since the diversion started!
That would work out for the 19 but nothing else
Strangely, 2220 on the 4 has completely excluded the whole of Warwick Road and took Stratford Road and shaftmoor Lane straight to Acocks Green.
Quote from: bbs on August 31, 2021, 02:27:44 PM
Strangely, 2220 on the 4 has completely excluded the whole of Warwick Road and took Stratford Road and shaftmoor Lane straight to Acocks Green.
Did you see it for yourself, or did you spot it on BusTimes?
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278415?date=2021-08-31#journeys/162432908
No idea what that was about, but doesn't look like it was actually in service on the 4, as it ran from garage up to Sparkbrook before turning round again back to garage, probably some 'engineering run'.
Quote from: Stu on August 31, 2021, 06:21:40 PM
Did you see it for yourself, or did you spot it on BusTimes?
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278415?date=2021-08-31#journeys/162432908
No idea what that was about, but doesn't look like it was actually in service on the 4, as it ran from garage up to Sparkbrook before turning round again back to garage, probably some 'engineering run'.
Computer spotting
Quote from: Stu on August 31, 2021, 06:21:40 PM
Did you see it for yourself, or did you spot it on BusTimes?
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278415?date=2021-08-31#journeys/162432908
No idea what that was about, but doesn't look like it was actually in service on the 4, as it ran from garage up to Sparkbrook before turning round again back to garage, probably some 'engineering run'.
I was on 2220 yesterday and apparently there's roadworks on Warwick Road
Quote from: bbs on August 31, 2021, 11:29:16 PM
I was on 2220 yesterday and apparently there's roadworks on Warwick Road
So then why was all the other 4/4A's were serving it no problem?
WB48 diverted along Kenrick Way and past Galton Bridge station this morning.
See the Coalpool yobs are at it again, as Walsall 29, according to Twitter, has been diverted via Bloxwich Road, Leamore & Harden Road.
Good job this didn't happen during the recent diversion, else all services would be diverted via Green Lane instead!
The X13 is currently on diversion in Coleshill because they've closed the bridge over the River Cole until December.
Today I've seen the buses take three different routes around Coleshill. I was sandwiched between two Birmingham-bound buses on Park Road this evening (about 17:45), one of which had somehow managed to loop around Coleshill. I've also seen Chelmsley-bound buses both use Park Road and also come down to the crossroads to turn right onto the High Street.
Does the X12 and X13 interwork now? I've seen clusters of X12 buses on Windward Way as well, and I wonder if this is the reason for it.
Quote from: ellspurs on September 14, 2021, 06:53:23 PM
Does the X12 and X13 interwork now? I've seen clusters of X12 buses on Windward Way as well, and I wonder if this is the reason for it.
They do interwork, although I don't think all running boards will do.
Quote from: mesub on September 14, 2021, 09:30:04 PM
They do interwork, although I don't think all running boards will do.
So there could've been some possible disruption.
Today in Coleshill, I watched an X13 struggle to do the 90 degree turn off High Street onto Birmingham Road. Seems to be rather inconsistent with what route they're taking.
Also, whomever is operating the Twitter account needs to refresh service numbers. X70 and 80A mentioned this week in tweets.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1438034921247883275
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1438397307167379459
Quote from: ellspurs on September 16, 2021, 04:11:56 PM
Also, whomever is operating the Twitter account needs to refresh service numbers. X70 and 80A mentioned this week in tweets.
Yet when I tweeted them to inform them they still had 55 and X70 buses running 8/9 days after changing, they 'helpfully' informed me the buses were renumbered 95 and X13
Quote from: Gareth on September 16, 2021, 05:17:27 PM
Yet when I tweeted them to inform them they still had 55 and X70 buses running 8/9 days after changing, they 'helpfully' informed me the buses were renumbered 95 and X13
Why do you get the impression sometimes with various social media accounts, that they don't read the question before answering?
I know with certain accounts, you get the impression it's copy & paste most of the time.
Quote from: Westy on September 16, 2021, 07:08:32 PM
Why do you get the impression sometimes with various social media accounts, that they don't read the question before answering?
I know with certain accounts, you get the impression it's copy & paste most of the time.
Because for many 'big companies', the management of their social media accounts is 'outsourced' to a third-party. Thats why in many cases, whenever someone complains about something, they're either directed to a website contact form, or asked to send a DM ('direct message').
Outsourcing is not an excuse for incorrect and sloppy information.
Diversion on the 95 in Shard End area. Service is using Freasley Road.
One from Twitter again.
Wolves 11 terminating at the Scotlands Island, due to local yobs at Underhill throwing stones again!
41 diversion again Reddings lane, Shaftmoor lane and College road because of formans road being closed.
I was driving along Great King Street North yesterday and noticed 1822 passing in the opposite direction on the 8C - skipping New John Street West & Hockley Circus
https://bustimes.org/services/8c-birmingham-inner-circle-clockwise-2/vehicles?date=2021-09-29#journeys/170483737
I'm chalking it up to the queue for the Texaco that lies on the island, but I suppose it could be for a different reason.. Driving past the petrol station, I saw 1827 in it(!) - although bustimes suggests it was just there to turn around, rather than to fuel up 😂
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/278601?date=2021-09-29#journeys/170475878
I caught 4937 from Ward End to City Centre at about 07:25 this morning on the 95.
Unusually it terminated on Carrs Lane (by the X50 Stratford stop). As Priory Queensway was closed/taped off by the police.
Been some time since these used to go round there and terminated nearby on Lower Bull Street.
Quote from: 2206 on October 10, 2021, 01:44:17 PM
I caught 4937 from Ward End to City Centre at about 07:25 this morning on the 95.
Unusually it terminated on Carrs Lane (by the X50 Stratford stop). As Priory Queensway was closed/taped off by the police.
Been some time since these used to go round there and terminated nearby on Lower Bull Street.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/boy-16-chased-through-birmingham-21815929
Priory Queensway was reopened at 10.30am it seems.
11C 46XX Gemini seen on diversion on Washwood Heath Road in Ward End earlier. Due to RTC outside Tesco at the Fox & Goose on Bromford Lane.
Road has since reopened.
Diversion on 94/95 due to turned over lorry at Nechells.
Rupert Street, Walter Street, Thimble Mill Lane, Goodrick Way. Past the Chineese Supermarket i'm told.
Quote from: 2206 on October 12, 2021, 10:32:08 AM
Diversion on 94/95 due to turned over lorry at Nechells.
Rupert Street, Walter Street, Thimble Mill Lane, Goodrick Way. Past the Chineese Supermarket i'm told.
Now changed to the 14 route
Quote from: suavegarv on October 22, 2021, 07:36:38 PM
Aston Martin v AG6135 at the Fox and Goose.
Picture on "B News and Views Stechford".
11A was diverting tonight.
Passed a E400 MMC heading towards Perry Barr on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End by the Fire Station while on 4611 on the 95.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/five-ways-roundabout-closure-sunday-24th-october-2021
I do appreciate the work that has been put into this diversion announcement.
14 was diverting via Washwood Heath Road & Stechford Lane earlier.
Quote from: 2206 on October 24, 2021, 10:28:53 PM
14 was diverting via Washwood Heath Road & Stechford Lane earlier.
a diversion was planned due too the Milad Walk but majority of the buses didn't use it
1841 is diverting on the 29 but interestingly 2123 isn't
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on October 26, 2021, 08:21:05 PM
1841 is diverting on the 29 but interestingly 2123 isn't
Guessing usual stretch affected.
Is the diversion Bloxwich Road to Leamore, then Harden Road to Walker Road?
(By the way, why don't they consider using Broadstone Avenue, to miss out the Leamore lights? It's big enough to take double & single deckers, plus it was used as for the recent Bloxwich Road diversion, & it's used as a 'DEAD' bus route to depot as well ?)
Quote from: Westy on October 26, 2021, 09:05:28 PM
Guessing usual stretch affected.
Is the diversion Bloxwich Road to Leamore, then Harden Road to Walker Road?
(By the way, why don't they consider using Broadstone Avenue, to miss out the Leamore lights? It's big enough to take double & single deckers, plus it was used as for the recent Bloxwich Road diversion, & it's used as a 'DEAD' bus route to depot as well ?)
They do use Broadstone avenue
And, according to Twitter, here we go again for Walsall 29!
97 Branded Trident heading out of City Centre on the 97 carrying passengers along Jennens Road earlier.
Bus Times says it was 4470.
Quote from: 2206 on November 06, 2021, 04:10:16 PM
97 Branded Trident heading out of City Centre on the 97 carrying passengers along Jennens Road earlier.
Bus Times says it was 4470.
Lots of diversions with the protests today
11C taking fox hollies road and not school road dont know what the reason is. Seen 4276 on strafford road then turning left onto cole bank road
Also same goes with the 11A
Quote from: bbs on November 07, 2021, 03:38:47 PM
11C taking fox hollies road and not school road dont know what the reason is. Seen 4276 on strafford road then turning left onto cole bank road
Because School Road is shut and has been all week. If you are at Stratford Road/Colebank Road, and not watching on a computer screen you will see the big yellow road closed notices
Quote from: Tony on November 07, 2021, 03:45:42 PM
Because School Road is shut and has been all week. If you are at Stratford Road/Colebank Road, and not watching on a computer screen you will see the big yellow road closed notices
No i was down near shirley and just saw the 11C on strafford road how is that computer spotting. Only thing i computer spotted was to see if the 11A took the same route.
Quote from: bbs on November 07, 2021, 09:57:45 PM
No i was down near shirley and just saw the 11C on strafford road how is that computer spotting. Only thing i computer spotted was to see if the 11A took the same route.
The 11 doesn't go by Shirley... also its 'Stratford Road' not 'strafford road'
Quote from: Jack on November 08, 2021, 06:45:39 AM
also its 'Stratford Road' not 'strafford road'
Does that matter? You clearly understood them enough to be pedantic and correct them.
Quote from: DJ on November 08, 2021, 04:25:13 PM
Does that matter? You clearly understood them enough to be pedantic and correct them.
Does it really require you to make a pointless reply over it? Also since when was there a rule over correcting someone ???
Quote from: Jack on November 08, 2021, 06:45:39 AM
The 11 doesn't go by Shirley... also its 'Stratford Road' not 'strafford road'
you know where fox hollies road ends there I'm not sure if that's counts as hall green or Shirley and thanks for the spelling correction appreciate it
Quote from: bbs on November 09, 2021, 12:09:05 AM
you know where fox hollies road ends there I'm not sure if that's counts as hall green or Shirley and thanks for the spelling correction appreciate it
That's Hall Green. The boundary between Hall Green and Shirley is just past Robin Hood island
Quote from: Pat on November 09, 2021, 06:05:57 AM
That's Hall Green. The boundary between Hall Green and Shirley is just past Robin Hood island
Oh right thank you very much
Noticed today they have dug a hole on Warwick Road near to Gospel Lane so the 4/4A to Birmingham only was having to go Olton Boulevard East and Dolphin Lane. Traffic looked bad on Warwick Road this evening.
6 (YW) is being diverted for some reason, using Showell Green Lane/Court Road, Yardley Wood Road, Wake Green Road and College Road in both directions.
There was a fire near Victoria Park/Asda Cape Hill earlier this evening, closing the road.
The 87 seemed to be diverted to use Windmill Lane. 1944 was stranded until the road reopened.
Im guessin due to weather conditions the 19 is diverting following the 29 route until Green Rock Lane where resumes Normal Line of Route
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/severe-weather
If the mods want to move to a separate thread, if it gets really bad, then do so, but for the time being, this seems the best place!
(Is it worth copy & pasting the details, as the link updates, as there was some discussion over that on previous occasions?)
Just had the following email from TfWM's Disruptions service:
There is a major bus disruption due to congestion at Digbeth, Birmingham City Centre.
What happened?
Some NXWM services to Digbeth are stopping short of their normal route at Camp Hill Circus due to congestion levels.
The same can be said for the NX 80 service at Birmingham Moor Street Station.
Travel Advice
Allow PLENTY of extra time for trips to and from Birmingham City Centre.
Quote from: Westy on November 27, 2021, 02:07:59 PM
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/severe-weather
If the mods want to move to a separate thread, if it gets really bad, then do so, but for the time being, this seems the best place!
(Is it worth copy & pasting the details, as the link updates, as there was some discussion over that on previous occasions?)
There's no more snow forecast in the short term, and in most areas road conditions have greatly improved as the snow has thawed and dried out (thanks also to the strong winds!) so most services have returned to normal operation now, barring any roads that are blocked by fallen trees.
The worst of the weather is yet to come though, and we'll see more of this in December and January I feel.
When the time comes, it would be worth having a seperate thread for 'snow updates' perhaps. As for the value of copying and pasting the details, it would only serve as 'historical value' really, the important thing for passengers is to understand the current and latest situation.
1803 and 1792 together on the 58 on Dovehouse Lane this morning by the Jaguar Land Rover going to Solihull.
15/16 diverting along School Road and Smallbrook Lane in Wombourne
Loads of buses being diverted this afternoon due to severe traffic congestion in Birmingham city centre.
Travelled into city centre on the X2 which was diverted from Bordesley Circus via Watery Lane Middleway, Lawley Middleway, Curzon Street, Cardigan Street and Jennens Road. Which didn't make much of a difference as there was still congestion on Watery Lane Middleway and Jennens Road.
Ironically, the 50 I travelled on outbound sailed along Bradford Street, which was pretty clear in both directions.
94/95 on diversion in Ward End via Bromford Lane & Drews Lane due to an accident.
There is a Handwritten note left on the shelter saying bus stop moved to by Greggs.
Quote from: 2206 on December 11, 2021, 12:58:08 PM
94/95 on diversion in Ward End via Bromford Lane & Drews Lane due to an accident.
There is a Handwritten note left on the shelter saying bus stop moved to by Greggs.
Just got off 4485 and it went normal line of route. So Library, Sladefield Road, St Agathas Road and Foley Road stops in Ward End are now being served again.
94/95 are diverting from Saltley Road via the A47 and Aston Church Road today. Caught 7515 and 6800 on there, which went that way.
My X21 has diverted on the way into City last two mornings at the junction before Arthur Road, turning left onto Church Road and eventually going up Harborne Road, Five Ways. Can't see anything about it anywhere though.
Quote from: MasterPlan on December 16, 2021, 08:04:40 AM
My X21 has diverted on the way into City last two mornings at the junction before Arthur Road, turning left onto Church Road and eventually going up Harborne Road, Five Ways. Can't see anything about it anywhere though.
Which bus were you on and what time MP?
Quote from: Wumpty on December 16, 2021, 08:48:38 AM
Which bus were you on and what time MP?
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1471405473001840641
Quote from: Wumpty on December 16, 2021, 08:48:38 AM
Which bus were you on and what time MP?
6880 this morning, can't remember yesterday. 7:11 departure from Weoley Castle.
Quote from: 2206 on December 16, 2021, 11:30:52 AM
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1471405473001840641
Mine turned off left before Arthur Road, following the 1 route. So missed out Church Road and Carpenter Road stops as well. Same as yesterday morning.
there's been an incident on priory queensway police have cordened the area
Update with diverted info https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-major-police-incident-22507533
I wonder why various routes were missed off their diversion tweets?
RTC on Church Road, Yardley , it's completely closed both ways from A45 Coventry Road to little island for Swan Shopping Centre.
BC X21/X22 diverting to City via Five Ways Island, Tennant Street, Bishopsgate Street, Bath Row, NLR.
Quote from: 2206 on January 19, 2022, 03:55:02 PM
BC X21/X22 diverting to City via Five Ways Island, Tennant Street, Bishopsgate Street, Bath Row, NLR.
They have been for a little while.
It seems to happen now and again, the bus gate getting blocked off. Not sure why.
X1's diverting towards Coventry. Coventry Road, Stonebridge Island, Kenilworth Road, Hampton Lane, Main Road Meriden.
95 was carrying straight on like the 94 does at Fox & Goose down Coleshill Road earlier heading to/from Chelmsley.
Tracking says then down Heath Way at the Hunters Moon.
6128 on the 11A was by Ward End Fire Station on the Washwood Heath Road this morning. Diverted Fox & Goose, Washwood Heath Rd, Drews Lane, Bromford Lane.
Newtown services into City diverting along Wellhead Lane today
Hagley Road West was closed westbound at the Holly Bush island (Toby Carvery) Quinton this evening at around 7.15pm, seemingly at short notice. Saw an X10 use Wolverhampton Road South and Ridgacre Road, presumably to rejoin normal route at Quinton Church.
Quote from: Mike K on February 02, 2022, 09:56:03 PM
Hagley Road West was closed westbound at the Holly Bush island (Toby Carvery) Quinton this evening at around 7.15pm, seemingly at short notice. Saw an X10 use Wolverhampton Road South and Ridgacre Road, presumably to rejoin normal route at Quinton Church.
planned road closure notes on running boards was supposed to be from 1900
There's been a serious RTC near the Arden Oak Harvester, the Coventry Road is closed both ways. X1 diverting Hobs Moat Road, Lode Lane, Moat Lane, Cornyx Lane, Damson Lane and Damson Parkway
Quote from: BrumKev86 on February 10, 2022, 09:21:42 PM
There's been a serious RTC near the Arden Oak Harvester, the Coventry Road is closed both ways. X1 diverting Hobs Moat Road, Lode Lane, Moat Lane, Cornyx Lane, Damson Lane and Damson Parkway
It seem the diversion was changed to operate via Valley Rd, although one got lost and ended up on Eden Road in the early hours this morning!
Quote from: Matt.N0056 on February 11, 2022, 12:19:41 PM
It seem the diversion was changed to operate via Valley Rd, although one got lost and ended up on Eden Road in the early hours this morning!
That's a better diversion to be honest. Yes I saw that on the Elmdon Facebook group, would be a bit of a suprise for residents to see a double decker reversing up Walford Drive at 4 in the morning. ;D
AG 17 diverting via Swan Island today (10am).
14 diverting via Fox & Goose tonight. Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane.
Edgbaston Park Road closed off, X21 and X22 diverting via Priory Road and Bristol Road in both directions. Don't know how long for though.
Quote from: MasterPlan on February 21, 2022, 06:55:37 PM
Edgbaston Park Road closed off, X21 and X22 diverting via Priory Road and Bristol Road in both directions. Don't know how long for though.
Till 5 am, every night for the next couple weeks I believe
Quote from: Lukeee on February 21, 2022, 07:18:24 PM
Till 5 am, every night for the next couple weeks I believe
What time is it supposed to start each day?
7pm till approx 5am
Quote from: Lukeee on February 21, 2022, 10:44:49 PM
7pm till approx 5am
It was closed at around 17.40 from city this evening when I drove through. Looked like it had only just closed as someone was still moving traffic cones.
Quote from: Mike K on February 21, 2022, 11:29:14 PM
It was closed at around 17.40 from city this evening when I drove through. Looked like it had only just closed as someone was still moving traffic cones.
It was roughly that time I was travelling back, or a bit earlier, and it was closed off completely.
In fact it was not long after 5. 6840.
Quote from: Mike K on February 21, 2022, 11:29:14 PM
It was closed at around 17.40 from city this evening when I drove through. Looked like it had only just closed as someone was still moving traffic cones.
Seems a bit early to close it off, my times where going off what the sign stating up coming roadworks said.
Quote from: Lukeee on February 22, 2022, 07:44:53 PM
Seems a bit early to close it off, my times where going off what the sign stating up coming roadworks said.
No diversion listed on the TfWM website, so presumably some kind of 'short-notice' works.
I have seen this happen before elsewhere though, where contractors will close off roads and start work ahead of schedule, without information being properly communicated through the 'usual channels', so it doesn't surprise me.
Quote from: Stu on February 22, 2022, 08:40:38 PM
No diversion listed on the TfWM website, so presumably some kind of 'short-notice' works.
I have seen this happen before elsewhere though, where contractors will close off roads and start work ahead of schedule, without information being properly communicated through the 'usual channels', so it doesn't surprise me.
It was closed due to a fallen tree.
Delays on the bloxwich road services current diversion on bloxwich road from pinfold to learmore lights
From bloxwich hospital straight down sommerfield road to KFC then a left onto learmore lane then a right back onto normal line of route
Towards Bloxwich : Reverse of above
Currently School 159 service and 1 31 and 1 32 is bus stuck
Quote from: I love Walsall buses on March 09, 2022, 04:52:25 PM
Delays on the bloxwich road services current diversion on bloxwich road from pinfold to learmore lights
Due to the 326 running slightly late, I didn't see the 159 turn up at Bloxwich like I normally do!
From bloxwich hospital straight down sommerfield road to KFC then a left onto learmore lane then a right back onto normal line of route
Towards Bloxwich : Reverse of above
Currently School 159 service and 1 31 and 1 32 is bus stuck
Don't know what's going on with the 11A, 3 vehicles have turned right onto the Bristol road from selly oak and then 4651 has just continued straight on doing the normal line of route
11A has been using Washwood Heath Rd and Drews Lane at night recently due to resurfacing works.
X21/X22 diverted away from Arthur Road, via Carpenter Road in both directions for long overdue roadworks. It looked like the road was going to cave in lately...
95 Diverted tonight: Brownfield Road, Old Croft Lane, Bradford Road, Coleshill Road, Stechford Road.
14 on diversion there's around 20 police cars blocking flaxley/audley road diversion is Station Road, Meadway, Church Lane Kitts Green Road
Looks like I was lucky earlier in Willenhall by The Dale, as I missed a later hit & run, according to Facebook.
Looking at Bustimes.org, it looks like Willenhall has been cut off, as various routes have been using the Keyway, Black Country Route, the back of Willenhall (Pinson Road area) to get round.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2022/03/25/drink-drive-suspect-arrested-as-man-critically-injured-in-willenhall-hit-and-run/
https://busmiles.uk/buslog/Raedwald/details/1077346120
Ahh, so that's why my bus diverted - hope the poor dude is able to make a recovery
Been a serious RTC on the Coventry Road, Hay Mills. Seems the X1 and X2 is not using the Small Heath bypass. It's going down Coventry Road then Heybarnes Road, Hob Moor Road, WashLane, Holder Road to Cov Road. The road likely to be closed until tomorrow morning according to WMP.
Quote from: BrumKev86 on April 01, 2022, 08:48:54 PM
Been a serious RTC on the Coventry Road, Hay Mills. Seems the X1 and X2 is not using the Small Heath bypass. It's going down Coventry Road then Heybarnes Road, Hob Moor Road, WashLane, Holder Road to Cov Road. The road likely to be closed until tomorrow morning according to WMP.
Fatal RTC
On 4912 on a outbound 95 this afternoon, and passed 4913 waiting to turn out of Drews Lane towards City, driver slowed down and checked running board and carried on. When it got to Foley Road stop it met other parked up buses and police cars blocking the road and just then announcement came over the radio that it'd be closed in both directions.
Diversion is Bromford Lane, Drews Lane due to police closure on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End.
Quote from: 2206 on April 05, 2022, 05:30:43 PMOn 4912 on a outbound 95 this afternoon, and passed 4913 waiting to turn out of Drews Lane towards City, driver slowed down and checked running board and carried on. When it got to Foley Road stop it met other parked up buses and police cars blocking the road and just then announcement came over the radio that it'd be closed in both directions.
Diversion is Bromford Lane, Drews Lane due to police closure on Washwood Heath Road, Ward End.
hit and run sadly two cars racing old lady died instantly
Bath Row closed.
But the 2 doesn't go to Maypole on Sundays...
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1520644220792496128
529 on diversion to Wolverhampton via Bentley for next few days.
Presumably at the weekend it will be diverted via Bentley both ways, all due to the Junction 10 work!
Just had an 'odd' service disruption email from TfWM's Disruptions service:
Due to a broken down bus on Digbeth in Birmingham, NXWM 2, 3, and 6 will divert via Bradford Street towards city only So, what about the 4, 5, 17, 60, 97, X1 and X2?
Unless seperate notifications have been sent out for those other services, I'm only subscribed to disruptions for the 2 and 3.
Looking on BusTimes, doesn't seem to be any sign of diversions happening, services are running in both directions through Digbeth.
Saw a standard E400 with ticket branding carrying passengers along Brofmord Lane this morning heading towards the Fox and Goose. Bus times says it was 4844.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/193154?date=2022-05-16#journeys/260545445
4799 on the one behind which I also saw took normal route. So presumably whatever caused it to take that route shortly cleared.
AG 4A on Blossomfield Road this morning. 6145 and 2209.
Not seen a AG bus on Blossomfield Rd since the A12 was lost to Landfilight.
According to Twitter earlier, there was an accident on the Mellish Road in Walsall, which caused the 6 / 7 to be diverted via Rushall & Daw End instead.
11A/C diverting Alcester Road South, Howard Road East, Wheelers Lane, Brook Lane.
Quote from: 2206 on May 16, 2022, 02:13:49 PMSaw a standard E400 with ticket branding carrying passengers along Brofmord Lane this morning heading towards the Fox and Goose. Bus times says it was 4844.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/193154?date=2022-05-16#journeys/260545445
4799 on the one behind which I also saw took normal route. So presumably whatever caused it to take that route shortly cleared.
By Drews Lane lights the was a sign saying Washwood Heath Road closed at Foley Road on Monday, I saw in on my way to work Monday morning, that could of been the issue
@2206
Quote from: Squiz1971 on May 21, 2022, 03:37:18 PMBy Drews Lane lights the was a sign saying Washwood Heath Road closed at Foley Road on Monday, I saw in on my way to work Monday morning, that could of been the issue @2206
I think the sign was probably there from the previous Sunday. Though I did notice that sign yes.
X8 on Bath Row this morning.
Bus times says it was 6775 I saw.
Quote from: 2206 on May 27, 2022, 07:08:15 PMX8 on Bath Row this morning.
Bus times says it was 6775 I saw.
There was an 'incident' this morning at the Five Ways junction with Broad Street, driver probably wasn't aware of the 'official diversion'.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/live-updates-police-close-five-24075560
X2 diverting down Hobs Moat Road instead of Old Lode Lane due to Roadworks at Olton Tavern island
The 11A & C are on diversion overnight in Handsworth as Rookery Road is shut from 1900 to 0500 for the next couple of weeks. Not certain, but I imagine they will divert up Grove Lane to Church Lane island then NLR from there. Gonna be a noisy couple of weeks for us!
529 on diversion again via Bentley again for a couple of nights, as Wolverhampton Road is shut, while they do bits to J10 again.
12/12A on diversion again cutting out all of Langley and going straight down Tat Bank Rd, bit unfortunate as it just leaves residents of Langley Village with the hourly 22 from Oldbury to Bearwood.
51 and X51 inbound are diverting via Queslett Road, Aldridge Road and Beeches Road up to Walsall Road. Not sure why.
X1 diverting due to a fire on Coventry Road by Glencroft Road.
It's going Hobbs Moat Road, Lode Lane, Rowood Drive then Damson Lane /Damson Parkway
Service 529 on it's usual Bentley diversion, when there's no access to Junction 10 M6, due to a burst water main on the bus only section of Wolverhampton Road.
Presumably a contractor has gone through a pipe?
A Crazy diversion on the Coventry 24 service this week, well now two diversions currently resulting in it going past the junction of the A45 and St Martins Rd three times on an 'outbound' journey and a rather long approx. 35 minutes between the first and third time. Click here (https://bustimes.org/services/24-coventry-baginton-bubbenhall-stoneleigh-kenilwo/vehicles?date=2022-07-04#journeys/280979280) for tracking example.
Quote from: JPC on July 04, 2022, 06:51:33 PMA Crazy diversion on the Coventry 24 service this week, well now two diversions currently resulting in it going past the junction of the A45 and St Martins Rd three times on an 'outbound' journey and a rather long approx. 35 minutes between the first and third time. Click here (https://bustimes.org/services/24-coventry-baginton-bubbenhall-stoneleigh-kenilwo/vehicles?date=2022-07-04#journeys/280979280) for tracking example.
THat's just given me a headache just looking at that map! :grin:
Diversion in Leamore overnight 7pm to 6am this week, as the section of Bloxwich Road / High Street from Leamore shops up to Asda is resurfaced, so buses are diverted Somerfield Road & Leamore Lane via the KFC, back to Leamore shops.
Affects 31, 32 & x51.
Does anybody know where I can find info about Commonwealth Games diversions? I saw a sign yesterday that said Edgbaston Park Road is closed from 19th July - 11th August but I can't see anything about it online.
Well they've been released now and a larger diversion than I thought it'd be on X21 and X22. In addition to not serving Edgbaston Park Road, they won't be serving Arthur Road or Wheeleys Road at all either.
Hope there's gonna be some information at bus stops along the affected roads as it's not like its just going to be a few days.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/service-diversions-during-the-commonwealth-games
Quote from: MasterPlan on July 15, 2022, 09:38:17 PMWell they've been released now and a larger diversion than I thought it'd be on X21 and X22. In addition to not serving Edgbaston Park Road, they won't be serving Arthur Road or Wheeleys Road at all either.
Hope there's gonna be some information at bus stops along the affected roads as it's not like its just going to be a few days.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/service-diversions-during-the-commonwealth-games
The map for the X21/22 diversion in that link also shows something different (via Richmond Hill Rd) to the route description (via Somerset Rd, Metchley Lane, Green Man, Harborne Rd)
Will buses still be serving Upper Dean Street for Smithfields do we know?
And so we know when diversions for the Cycling Time Trials will be announced as quite a few routes will be affected in Wolves + Dudley (Such as the 1, 2, 8, 15, 16, 17, 27 etc)
Quote from: Mike K on July 15, 2022, 11:34:40 PMThe map for the X21/22 diversion in that link also shows something different (via Richmond Hill Rd) to the route description (via Somerset Rd, Metchley Lane, Green Man, Harborne Rd)
Yes, you're right. The route shown on the map is likely to be correct though I'd have thought.
Ironically, it looks like the 1 will be serving Arthur Road and Wheeleys Road instead.
I'm not sure if this has been done before but I've certainly never seen it
X21/X22 actually have NSA for the diverted route. I mean it's a nice idea but most people won't flag them down anyway as they expect they won't be stopping.
Can anybody confirm something for me?
When on a diversion aren't all stops on the diversion route supposed to be used? And once a diversion route has been put in place isn't it supposed to be stuck to, and not for the driver to pick and choose which way he wants to go?
Just curious.
Nice diversion for all Hagley road services Saturday start of service to about 1530
I noticed this morning leave gym on Broad street not all drivers aware of the diversion a x8 and a 13 attempting to go down broad street this morning when the marathon is on, don't envy the drivers.
All of the Birmingham bound services in Perry Barr from the Aldridge Road have new stops on the Walsall Road at the Aldridge Road junction (opposite One Stop). Is this for the games or permanent? They're not using the slip road from Aldridge Rd onto the A34
These have been in use for a few weeks now.The slip road is for local & No11 services
If you use the slip road you cannot get into the underpass, hence why the 9xx services go around
Thanks for that. Guess it's good though as they stop nearer to the One Stop
4919 and 4895 on the 94 and 95 are on alum rock road and other buses are on Highfield Road
Incident at the top of Aston Church Road caused the diversions.I was on a diamond 94 to town & ended up down Alum Rock Road,what a nightmare road with both side parking leaving little passing room for buses
Quote from: broma1k on August 10, 2022, 09:00:46 AMIncident at the top of Aston Church Road caused the diversions.I was on a diamond 94 to town & ended up down Alum Rock Road,what a nightmare road with both side parking leaving little passing room for buses
delays we're up too an hour diversion route wasnt the very best 5-6 busses all together on that stretch including the 14
Whilst Saltley viaduct is closed, whilst most buses are following the official diversion there are a couple who can't be bothered (or at least can't be bothered to tell passengers) to do the Saltley loop.
Most Diamond 94 are just using Aston Church Road without going down to the Gate, however one did appear out of Adderley Road to go up Washwood Heath Road.
Quote from: Gareth on August 13, 2022, 05:04:26 PMWhilst Saltley viaduct is closed, whilst most buses are following the official diversion there are a couple who can't be bothered (or at least can't be bothered to tell passengers) to do the Saltley loop.
Most Diamond 94 are just using Aston Church Road without going down to the Gate, however one did appear out of Adderley Road to go up Washwood Heath Road.
There are a few more taking the Duddeston Mill Road/Adderley Road route, but there doesn't seem to be a posted diversion route for them.
Quote from: ellspurs on August 13, 2022, 05:23:17 PMThere are a few more taking the Duddeston Mill Road/Adderley Road route, but there doesn't seem to be a posted diversion route for them.
Won't be NX going that way as they don't fit.
Most NX buses are doing Saltley Loop, a few NX buses yesterday were just turning into Aston Church Road as well, including 1 I caught as no one on it wanted to go down there. To be hoest I guess if they were running late, not doing it could probably save about 5 minutes. In the school time traffic down there was awful, so could be more like half an hour if it was long term.
I wonder if they will run a 94S shuttle bus to serve the loop connecting with the 94/95 at Washwood Heath when the bridge does close long term due to HS2. It was of course said 14 will likely use Adderley Road instead converting to single deckers, when that time comes.
From Monday 15/8/2022 to 4/9/2022:
Bloxwich Road will be closed to northbound traffic from Proffitt Street and Forest Lane will be closed for water main renewal works
Services affected & diversion route
NXWM Walsall 19, 31, 32 and X51 From Walsall Direction Only
19 Diverted via Stafford Street, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Holden Crescent, Beddows Road then normal line of route
31, 32 and X51 Diverted via Stafford Street, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Broadstone Avenue, Bloxwich Road then normal line of route.
Towards Walsall direction services are unaffected and will continue to use normal line of route
Walsall Community Transport 26 Revised routing. From Walsall Bus Station, St Pauls Street, Stafford Street, Bloxwich Road, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Beeches Road, Hawbush Road, Roebuck Road, Chestnut Road, Walker Road, Barracks Lane, Thames Road
No mention of Diamond 31/32 routing though.
Quote from: 2206 on August 13, 2022, 10:11:03 PMWon't be NX going that way as they don't fit.
Most NX buses are doing Saltley Loop, a few NX buses yesterday were just turning into Aston Church Road as well, including 1 I caught as no one on it wanted to go down there. To be hoest I guess if they were running late, not doing it could probably save about 5 minutes. In the school time traffic down there was awful, so could be more like half an hour if it was long term.
I wonder if they will run a 94S shuttle bus to serve the loop connecting with the 94/95 at Washwood Heath when the bridge does close long term due to HS2. It was of course said 14 will likely use Adderley Road instead converting to single deckers, when that time comes.
There may not have been anyone on the bus needing those stops, but there may have been people at the stops needing the bus.
Looks like there's been a fire related incident near Lee Longlands on Broad Street. Road closed so all buses being diverted, trams terminating at Centenary Square.
Quote from: Westy on August 13, 2022, 11:07:23 PMFrom Monday 15/8/2022 to 4/9/2022:
Bloxwich Road will be closed to northbound traffic from Proffitt Street and Forest Lane will be closed for water main renewal works
Services affected & diversion route
NXWM Walsall 19, 31, 32 and X51 From Walsall Direction Only
19 Diverted via Stafford Street, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Holden Crescent, Beddows Road then normal line of route
31, 32 and X51 Diverted via Stafford Street, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Broadstone Avenue, Bloxwich Road then normal line of route.
Towards Walsall direction services are unaffected and will continue to use normal line of route
Walsall Community Transport 26 Revised routing. From Walsall Bus Station, St Pauls Street, Stafford Street, Bloxwich Road, Proffitt Street, Coalpool Lane, Ross Road, Harden Road, Beeches Road, Hawbush Road, Roebuck Road, Chestnut Road, Walker Road, Barracks Lane, Thames Road
No mention of Diamond 31/32 routing though.
Further to this, police incident in Sneyd Lane, has caused the 9 & 31 to divert via Broad Lane onto Mossley, with the 9 coming out the other end.
(Presumably the 326 is doing the same!)
Reference the Bloxwich Road diversion, why would a 31 driver serve the stop at Coalpool island, but not drop off before Broadstone Avenue/Bloxwich Road junction?
A passenger said to the driver, 'Other drivers have dropped off before the turn off onto Bloxwich Road!'
Driver - 'They're not supposed to!'
Surely a temporary bus stop at Broadstone Avenue is more vital than a drop off at Coalpool Island, which the passenger should've got the 29 in the first place?
Is the 31 / 32 / X51 supposed to serve all stops on the diversion?
Station Road in Stechford is closed due to incident between the retail park and the police station. 11C/A diverting via Flaxley Road, Church Lane and Bordesley Green East.
Buses are diverting off Hassop Road.
A45 Coventry Road closed at Glencroft Road due to an RTC and Police chase, thankfully no injuries.
X1 is being diverted, it seems to be coming off the A45 at Glencroft and going down Valley Road to Old Lode Lane/Hobbs Moat Road
Police closure of Merritts Brook Lane/Hoggs Lane, Northfield this morning. YW trident stuck there it seems. According to bus times 4590 was stuck there. Not sure what happened.
18 was diverting via Shenley Lane.
76 diverting Cartland Road, Pineapple Road this morning. Diversion in place till January 2023 according to NXWM.
Looks like saltley viaduct has now opened just saw a 94 (4617) headed to city and platinum 95 (didn't see fleet number but it was x1 branded) headed towards chemsley wood and I also saw a 8A inner circle (didn't catch fleet number) also was on the 14 when I saw this
14 diverting Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane this evening.
Fire on Alum Rock Road near Thornton Road.
I saw 7509 was on the Washwood Heath Road in Ward End at about 19:20. The first one to come up here I think.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/187719?date=2022-09-19#journeys/311301904
28 also uses that road which is using Cotterills Lane according to bus times.
Due to Stechford Road being closed from Hunters Moon to Stechford Lane access only I think I saw a 95 coming out alongside the Hunters Moon but did not see which way it went afterwards as I turned down Chipperfield Road on my way home around 11:30
Quote from: Squiz1971 on September 24, 2022, 02:44:03 PMDue to Stechford Road being closed from Hunters Moon to Stechford Lane access only I think I saw a 95 coming out alongside the Hunters Moon but did not see which way it went afterwards as I turned down Chipperfield Road on my way home around 11:30
Coleshill Rd, Heath Way. In place 9 - 3 for several weeks.
Pretty horrific travelling home this evening for many people!
Burst water main on Warwick Road means 4 and 4A diverting via Baker Street.
There was a crash on Stratford Road right where I was waiting for my bus home, so those services are all now being diverted via Small Heath Highway, Golden Hillock Road and Walford Road.
So naturally Sparkbrook and surrounding roads are a right mess.
Also noticed a 50 to Druids Heath on Wake Green Road, seems they are being diverted too, though I'm not sure why.
4934 on the 60 turned left on Coventry road into Wordsworth Road at around 5pm earlier
I wasn't able to post this immediately as my phone was dead
Don't know if there was a problem on the Bristol Road earlier on today but 6870 on the 63 came past me on Woodlands Park Road in Bournville earlier this morning, must have been around 1015 or so when I was walking up there. As Tony posted that one isn't tracking at present so couldn't see what was going on!
24 I caught earlier took a slightly different route to the PN buses that are taking the 126 route. Went down Clement Street.
6941 even still has its X10 annoucements for the old diversion route prior to returning to Broad Street. Ruston Street, ec.
Quote from: 2206 on October 09, 2022, 06:25:08 PM24 I caught earlier took a slightly different route to the PN buses that are taking the 126 route. Went down Clement Street.
6941 even still has its X10 annoucements for the old diversion route prior to returning to Broad Street. Ruston Street, ec.
The official diversion listed on the NXWM website and twitter page is via Sandpits / Parade and Clement Street but sounds like PN buses have been using Cambridge Street.
Saw a 28 coming along Washwood Heath Road this morning around 10:45 heading towards Coleshill Road as I was in the Chemist
Quote from: Squiz1971 on October 14, 2022, 03:14:57 PMSaw a 28 coming along Washwood Heath Road this morning around 10:45 heading towards Coleshill Road as I was in the Chemist
At Fox & Goose towards Erdington, left Washwood Heath Road, u turn at Southern Road, return Washwood Heath Road. Been doing it a few weeks now, same for 95 Heath Way diversion.
1870 was parked there yesterday evening displaying 28E Ward End as well.
Quote from: 2206 on October 14, 2022, 04:38:15 PMAt Fox & Goose towards Erdington, left Washwood Heath Road, u turn at Southern Road, return Washwood Heath Road. Been doing it a few weeks now, same for 95 Heath Way diversion.
1870 was parked there yesterday evening displaying 28E Ward End as well.
OK
@2206 thanks for the info.
PB 14 coming through Ward End on diversion.
Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane.
Saw 4820, 4824, 6810.
Do you count temporary stop movements as 'Diversions '?
If so, signs in Walsall Bus Station say the row of stops for the 31/32/41/529 & X51 will be out of action wc 24th October, for essential maintenance, moving the X51, 41 & 529 to the middle row stops & the 31 / 32 to the Jobcentre stop(where X51 to Birmingham unloads!)
I suppose it might cause confusion if the X51 to Birmingham didn't stop there for the week & put the X51 to Cannock with the 31 & 32 as well, so all the Bloxwich Road services were together?
144A diverted down Stourbridge Road instead of Broad Street and Crabtree Lane for next couple of days also there's a DD on it at the moment 4726 :wink:
2 late evening diversions were on tonight.
X21/X22 toward University Station/Bartley Green only: left Church Road, u turn at island, back along Church Road, Westbourne Road, Richmond Hill Road, Pritchatts Road, Vincent Drive.
76 to/from Northfield are running into the Bartley Green area. Crommwell Lane, Genners Lane, Jiggins Lane, Stonehouse Way.
The 76 is already on a semi long term diversion in Stirchley. This one will be a couple of weeks, almost the entirety of Barnes Hill blocked off this evening. I'm sure the 29 used that diversion years ago.
Quote from: MasterPlan on October 19, 2022, 11:37:38 PMThe 76 is already on a semi long term diversion in Stirchley. This one will be a couple of weeks, almost the entirety of Barnes Hill blocked off this evening. I'm sure the 29 used that diversion years ago.
Currently they have the Northbound blocked off, so 76 to Northfield is normal line of route, 76 to Solihull is diverted via Cromwell Road, Newman University, Jiggins Lane and Stonehouse Lane.
Though, it is set to change at some point with signs saying the road closure on both sides, may well mean that 76 to Northfield will be diverted too.
Quote from: D on October 24, 2022, 09:54:26 PMCurrently they have the Northbound blocked off, so 76 to Northfield is normal line of route, 76 to Solihull is diverted via Cromwell Road, Newman University, Jiggins Lane and Stonehouse Lane.
Though, it is set to change at some point with signs saying the road closure on both sides, may well mean that 76 to Northfield will be diverted too.
Sorry, yeah, that's what I meant almost the entirety of one lane. I'm surprised it's getting done though there's roads out there a lot worse than Barnes Hill
In any case, a bit of nostalgia this morning with the X21 diverted down Harborne Lane and Metchley Lane.
Saw 4811 come down Cato Street, went left and turned round at the island to come back towards Chelmsley on the 14 at about 1PM this afternoon.
Quote from: 2206 on October 26, 2022, 06:56:29 PMSaw 4811 come down Cato Street, went left and turned round at the island to come back towards Chelmsley on the 14 at about 1PM this afternoon.
Diversion or just turned down the wrong road? Was something up with Devon Street?
Quote from: MasterPlan on October 25, 2022, 07:41:51 AMSorry, yeah, that's what I meant almost the entirety of one lane. I'm surprised it's getting done though there's roads out there a lot worse than Barnes Hill
In any case, a bit of nostalgia this morning with the X21 diverted down Harborne Lane and Metchley Lane.
I know yeah, *cough cough* Quinton Road haha.
Any idea when the latest 529 diversion through Bentley finishes?
Onto week 3 now!
A WB Enviro on a Sutton-bound 5 appeared from College Road, turned left to Beggars Bush and then right down Jockey Road about 6.45 last night, although no others were noted taking this diversion.
Not sure where it would have left the usual route to get there, possibly at Finchley Road along a stretch of the 33 to reach College Road adjacent to MacDonalds, by way of Warren Farm Road.
EDIT: checking Bus Times and 4957 appears to have taken the above diversion between 6.44 and 6.52. Possibly another police intervention at the closed pub on that stretch of Kings Road, where there's been frequent bother recently.
Quote from: Westy on October 31, 2022, 07:13:04 AMAny idea when the latest 529 diversion through Bentley finishes?
Onto week 3 now!
https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/?mode=bus&isMapVisible=true&selectedByMap=true&selectedItem=14991_TfWM
EDIT: That's just the night closures on J10 that have been getting in my way for the last few months.
Can't think as to why they'd be diverting through Bentley through the day unless there is a lot of congestion there.
Quote from: ellspurs on October 31, 2022, 07:31:26 AMhttps://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/?mode=bus&isMapVisible=true&selectedByMap=true&selectedItem=14991_TfWM
EDIT: That's just the night closures on J10 that have been getting in my way for the last few months.
Can't think as to why they'd be diverting through Bentley through the day unless there is a lot of congestion there.
To be fair, I do come through just after 7, so maybe a little late running works?
Were 2 diversions off peak 9 - 3 today.
X12/X13 diverting Bromford Road. Not serving Bromford Drive & Chipperfield Road.
14 diverting Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, Stechford Lane. 28 toward Great Barr diverting Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, the same route Heartlands bound services use.
4949 (headed towards city centre) on the 95 was on Highfield Road at around 9pm
Wa 29, according to Twitter, on diversion via Leamore, due to a collision on Coalpool Lane!
(Makes a change from the 'other' reason!)
Quote from: Westy on November 07, 2022, 04:03:09 PMWa 29, according to Twitter, on diversion via Leamore, due to a collision on Coalpool Lane!
(Makes a change from the 'other' reason!)
I was waiting for "because fireworks were being thrown at the buses" given the time of year.
1 and 41 currently diverting via Kings Heath and Billesley, due to closure of St Mary's Row in Moseley due to a building fire.
35 and 50 diverting via Salisbury Road, Russell Road and Queensbridge Road.
Salop Street in Wolverhampton is now open so buses which previously diverted via Peel Street and Pitt Street (eg NX 3 and 10) have reverted to using Salop Street.
At around 1640 this evening I saw an E400 and a B5LH on the 45/47 following each other along Mary Vale Road in Bournville heading towards Linden Road. Guessing there must have been a problem between Stirchley and Cotteridge Island.
QuoteAt around 1640 this evening I saw an E400 and a B5LH on the 45/47 following each other along Mary Vale Road in Bournville heading towards Linden Road. Guessing there must have been a problem between Stirchley and Cotteridge Island.
Major news story - big gas leak at Cotteridge roundabout
Quote from: Cheese on December 02, 2022, 06:18:56 PMAt around 1640 this evening I saw an E400 and a B5LH on the 45/47 following each other along Mary Vale Road in Bournville heading towards Linden Road. Guessing there must have been a problem between Stirchley and Cotteridge Island.
Pershore Road South in Cotteridge was closed, emergency works to repair a leaking gas mains.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-63837116
Just seen 6827 (95) on Lawley Middleway and another platinum which was possibly an x12/x13 with a broken tracker and a Diamond 94 were both also on Lawley Middleway
Quote from: AGPlaysMC on December 08, 2022, 09:24:47 AMJust seen 6827 (95) on Lawley Middleway and another platinum which was possibly an x12/x13 with a broken tracker and a Diamond 94 were both also on Lawley Middleway
94/95 have 2 diversions today. towards Chelmsley diverting Lawley Middleway, Vauxhall Road, Melinva Road. I caught 6867 on there.
95 Stechford Road, Hunters Moon, Heath Way.
Lower Horseley Fields Wolverhampton currently still closed following Mondays fire so 529 and 82 are diverting via Wednesfield Road and Deans Road in both directions.
Brierley Hill High Street closed southbound (towards Stourbridge) from 8th January 2023 for 15 MONTHS. Buses will use the bypass (Venture Way) when travelling southbound. Normal line of route Northbound.
Please note that both NXWM and TfWM mention the X10 being diverted even though that service won't be serving Brierley Hill by then!
Quote from: Rachvince53 on December 28, 2022, 01:08:31 PMBrierley Hill High Street closed southbound (towards Stourbridge) from 8th January 2023 for 15 MONTHS. Buses will use the bypass (Venture Way) when travelling southbound. Normal line of route Northbound.
Please note that both NXWM and TfWM mention the X10 being diverted even though that service won't be serving Brierley Hill by then!
The NX timetable from 1/1/23 shows that the X10 will still be going to Gornal Wood once an hour. There hasn't been any mention of a route change from what I can see.
Quote from: ellspurs on December 28, 2022, 01:42:45 PMThe NX timetable from 1/1/23 shows that the X10 will still be going to Gornal Wood once an hour. There hasn't been any mention of a route change from what I can see.
thats because there ay any change yet
Quote from: karl724223 on December 28, 2022, 03:15:44 PMthats because there ay any change yet
The previous comment to mine suggested that the route was going to be changed by 8/1/23. Is that not the case?
Quote from: ellspurs on December 28, 2022, 03:24:36 PMThe previous comment to mine suggested that the route was going to be changed by 8/1/23. Is that not the case?
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/diversions-in-brierley-hill-on-the-2-6-1515a-x10
I think Karl was referring to the X10 not being changed from 1st January, ie it is still going on to Gornalwood from Merry Hill.
Quote from: Stu on December 28, 2022, 06:11:33 PMhttps://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/diversions-in-brierley-hill-on-the-2-6-1515a-x10
I think Karl was referring to the X10 not being changed from 1st January, ie it is still going on to Gornalwood from Merry Hill.
I understand that. I was responding to:
Quote from: Rachvince53 on December 28, 2022, 01:08:31 PMBrierley Hill High Street closed southbound (towards Stourbridge) from 8th January 2023 for 15 MONTHS. Buses will use the bypass (Venture Way) when travelling southbound. Normal line of route Northbound.
Please note that both NXWM and TfWM mention the X10 being diverted even though that service won't be serving Brierley Hill by then!
Which is suggesting that the X10 wouldn't be running that route by 8.1.2023.
Quote from: ellspurs on December 28, 2022, 07:13:19 PMI understand that. I was responding to:
Which is suggesting that the X10 wouldn't be running that route by 8.1.2023.
I wish to apologise for any confusion. I can confirm that the X10 WILL continue to serve Gornal Wood on an hourly basis and thus will follow the Brierley Hill diversion.
In an earlier copy of the revised timetable, it showed all journeys terminating at Merry Hill. This may have been before the award of the TfWM contract for that part of the route.
Brierley hill high st road works for two years are due to start tomorrow bus acces for the 2/6/x10 will be one way to Dudley/gornal only to merry hill and Stourbridge will use the by pass from level st temp stops on level st by car park and the collage on by pass good luck
Saltley viaduct closed from 16th Jan until March/April between 10pm and 6am.
TfWM says 14 and 8A/C will have missed out stops and 94/95 will be busier than usual and have a long diversion.
Two questions:
Why will the 94/95 be busier than usual between those hours? and won't the diversion just be the same as when the viaduct was closed last year?
As usual p poor information and I'm guessing no diversion details until the very last minute, if at all!
Elliotts Lane Codsall closed for emergency gas main repairs until 9th January. NX services 5 and 10B are diverted.
Does the poster from Wolverhampton depot (BN?) know the situation with the 529 J10 / Bentley diversion currently?
It's still using Bentley towards Wolverhampton, but on the odd occasion, including one morning this week, it has used J10!
Driver error or intermittent access now available?
(Just wondering what the drivers are told at briefings!)
:rolleyes:
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1611331896876716035
I don't know how they expect passengers to keep up with changes if staff obviously can't.
Quote from: karl724223 on January 03, 2023, 05:56:10 PMBrierley hill high st road works for two years are due to start tomorrow bus acces for the 2/6/x10 will be one way to Dudley/gornal only to merry hill and Stourbridge will use the by pass from level st temp stops on level st by car park and the collage on by pass good luck
This work is starting tomorrow however diversions apparently started today (article in Express and Star newspaper website).
The work will start southbound (towards Amblecote) and then switch to the other side - presumably the direction of bus diversions will switch too.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/willenhall-fire-emergency-services-close-25955821
Presumably this will affect Walsall 37, as well as Diamond 326.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 05:11:22 AMhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/willenhall-fire-emergency-services-close-25955821
Presumably this will affect Walsall 37, as well as Diamond 326.
It'll have a knock on effect on 41/529 and other services in Willenhall with the increased traffic in the area too.
Quote from: Wumpty on January 12, 2023, 06:50:52 AMIt'll have a knock on effect on 41/529 and other services in Willenhall with the increased traffic in the area too.
Just looked at a 37 journey on Bustimes.org & it doesn't seem to be affected for some reason.
I'll have another look at that and the 326 later.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 07:00:39 AMJust looked at a 37 journey on Bustimes.org & it doesn't seem to be affected for some reason.
I'll have another look at that and the 326 later.
Just had another look & it looks like the 326 is diverted via Bentley & County Bridge while the 37 is going to Ashmore Lake island then doubling back to Willenhall then going via 529 route to Churchill Road then normal route.
Just read an accident on Hobs Moat Road with junction with Old Lode Lane involving vehicle and pedestrian. Looking at Bus times it seems the 73 and X2 are missing out Old Lode Lane completely so don't know whether accident is on that road.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 07:53:36 AMJust had another look & it looks like the 326 is diverted via Bentley & County Bridge while the 37 is going to Ashmore Lake island then doubling back to Willenhall then going via 529 route to Churchill Road then normal route.
According to the E & S website & confirmed by someone I used to work with, who works there, it's the Midland Foods depot on Stringes Lane.
Not far from Powertrain.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 10:42:14 AMAccording to the E & S website & confirmed by someone I used to work with, who works there, it's the Midland Foods depot on Stringes Lane.
Not far from Powertrain.
Diversion now revised with 37 serving Bentley loop coming up Clarkes Lane first, while 326 is partly using Lucknow Road and coming onto Lane Head main road further up instead.
According to Bustimes.org.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 10:42:14 AMAccording to the E & S website & confirmed by someone I used to work with, who works there, it's the Midland Foods depot on Stringes Lane.
Not far from Powertrain.
Around 100 people work there according to the same article. Fortunately it seems no one was hurt.
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 12:09:25 PMDiversion now revised with 37 serving Bentley loop coming up Clarkes Lane first, while 326 is partly using Lucknow Road and coming onto Lane Head main road further up instead.
According to Bustimes.org.
Update, 326 now following 37 diversion via Clarkes Lane to/from Lane Head.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on January 12, 2023, 03:59:56 PMUpdate, 326 now following 37 diversion via Clarkes Lane to/from Lane Head.
Well the delayed 1536 from Bilston didn't!
It was normal route then to turn left at St Annes Road, Monmer Road, then Ashmore Lake Way to the island, then normal route, but you could only go one way up Sandbeds Road!
Interesting diversion for the 69, if you look at Twitter & Bustimes.org between Walsall & New Invention!
All I'm gonna say on that is 'Charming', if you have a rough idea where I live!
Quote from: Westy on January 12, 2023, 05:13:40 PMWell the delayed 1536 from Bilston didn't!
It was normal route then to turn left at St Annes Road, Monmer Road, then Ashmore Lake Way to the island, then normal route, but you could only go one way up Sandbeds Road!
Interesting diversion for the 69, if you look at Twitter & Bustimes.org between Walsall & New Invention!
All I'm gonna say on that is 'Charming', if you have a rough idea where I live!
Your driver was the exception as all the others used Clarkes Lane! I agree that the 69 diversion wasn't very good.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on January 12, 2023, 08:25:15 PMYour driver was the exception as all the others used Clarkes Lane! I agree that the 69 diversion wasn't very good.
To be honest, they said they tried to contact the depot for guidance earlier that morning, but couldn't get through, so had to make their own decision on the diversion based on what they were told by the emergency services.
Think they said they ended up by J10 at one point!
To my knowledge, that's the furthest off route the 69 has ever been.(It has previously diverted, due to roadworks, via Dudleys Fields!)
Noticed this morning a temporary stop is now in place for the overnight diversion and for passengers to interchange between the BC 94/95 and PB 14/8 on Aston Church Road.
Also in addition to the 94/95 diversion Heartland Parkway, Aston Church Road due to severe congestion. Saw the 14 using Highfield Road and Washwood Heath Road.
Cannock Road, Wolverhampton will be closed in both directions from 23rd Jan to 14 June 2023. The closure is between Victoria Road and the Bushbury Road/Raynor Road traffic lights. Diversion is via Victoria Road and Bushbury Road. This will effect NX and Let's Go 11 plus Chaserider 70.
The work is Water mains replacement by Severn Trent.
Quote from: 2206 on January 16, 2023, 10:34:16 AMNoticed this morning a temporary stop is now in place for the overnight diversion and for passengers to interchange between the BC 94/95 and PB 14/8 on Aston Church Road.
Also in addition to the 94/95 diversion Heartland Parkway, Aston Church Road due to severe congestion. Saw the 14 using Highfield Road and Washwood Heath Road.
Ah, I wondered if they were going to put a stop up as the signs on the bus stops say to catch a 14 and connect with 94/95 at Aston Church Road.
14 is on a long diversion today. Saltley Viaduct, Washwood Heath Road, Fox & Goose, Stechford Lane, NLR.
Strange seeing the PB buses on the Washwood Heath Road. Including an Omnilink on that road for the first time in ages. 1896 which I caught into the City.
Alum Rock Road is closed at Saltley Gate, guess Highfield Road which they were using yesterday has been deemed unsuitable, so the routes been changed?
Quote from: 2206 on January 17, 2023, 06:06:09 PM14 is on a long diversion today. Saltley Viaduct, Washwood Heath Road, Fox & Goose, Stechford Lane, NLR.
Strange seeing the PB buses on the Washwood Heath Road. Including an Omnilink on that road for the first time in ages. one. 1896 which I caught into the City.
Alum Rock Road is closed at Saltley Gate, guess Highfield Road which they were using yesterday has been deemed unsuitable, so the routes been changed?
The ol' Bromford Bridge bus, 26, used to go up Highfield Road. I've just looked down there on Google maps. Man, the traffic wardens would make a killing down there. The number of vehicles parked up on a kerb or on double yellows is unfathomable.
Quote from: 2206 on January 17, 2023, 06:06:09 PM14 is on a long diversion today. Saltley Viaduct, Washwood Heath Road, Fox & Goose, Stechford Lane, NLR.
Strange seeing the PB buses on the Washwood Heath Road. Including an Omnilink on that road for the first time in ages. 1896 which I caught into the City.
Alum Rock Road is closed at Saltley Gate, guess Highfield Road which they were using yesterday has been deemed unsuitable, so the routes been changed?
Alum Rock road isn't closed at Saltley gate. There's a small roadwork at the bottom end that means city bound traffic have to use the other side of the road, hence the traffic lights at all junctions to try and limit the flow going onto Alum Rock road.
Quote from: Gareth on January 17, 2023, 08:50:32 PMAlum Rock road isn't closed at Saltley gate. There's a small roadwork at the bottom end that means city bound traffic have to use the other side of the road, hence the traffic lights at all junctions to try and limit the flow going onto Alum Rock road.
When I went past on 1896 it was closed off and the traffic lights were turned off.
I did wonder how long it would be in place for. And just found TFWM say road closure remains in place until Saturday.
West Midlands Roads on Twitter: "#ROADWORKS Alum Rock Road will be closed from Washwood Heath Road to Highfield Road for @stwater works, from Tuesday 17 until Saturday 21 January. https://t.co/pKKdKLYa8x" / Twitter (https://twitter.com/WMRoads/status/1615021368415748108)
So the 14 diversion is likely to be in place till then I guess.
Expecting a diversion this morning, I detoured to the stop before Aston Church Road for my 05.45 95 to go straight down Washwood Heath Road and over the viaduct. What's the betting if I use my normal stop, it'll go down Aston Church Road!
14 resumed normal line of route this morning shortly after the morning peak. Alum Rock Road open in both directions now. After several days closure.
Just a quick question will buses in Dudley that use castle hill be going back to normal from tommorow When road open back up towards town ? Or will they still be using Trindle road in both directions ?
It's seems like kids of causing similar issues like in Walsall. They are throwing bricks at buses around the interchange etc. Heard a few buses ie 72s etc have had windows smashed. 3rd night in a row.
Quote from: monkeyjoe on January 23, 2023, 06:43:04 PMIt's seems like kids of causing similar issues like in Walsall. They are throwing bricks at buses around the interchange etc. Heard a few buses ie 72s etc have had windows smashed. 3rd night in a row.
I assume Chelmsley but... Chelmsley, Tile Cross, Solihull?
Chelmsley wood interchange is all I heard but it could mean the terminus too ie Chester rd / Yorkshire drive
Quote from: monkeyjoe on January 23, 2023, 06:43:04 PMIt's seems like kids of causing similar issues like in Walsall. They are throwing bricks at buses around the interchange etc. Heard a few buses ie 72s etc have had windows smashed. 3rd night in a row.
Saw a post on a local Facebook group last night saying they were upto 30 youths in Balaclavas and Hoods causing mayhem at Chelmsley Wood Interchange, stoning buses and abusing drivers.If this is the third night in a row, what are police going to do about it. I believe there was a police presence last night once it was reported but we it's always after they have gone. How long will it be before National Express and other bus companies say they won't serve Chelmsley Wood Interchange after a certain time
529 on diversion through Bentley again towards Wolverhampton.
(After 2 weeks of normal route!)
14 on diversion this afternoon in both directions Washwood Heath Road, Highfield Road, Alum Rock Road.
2915 on 61 to city at around 1415 turned right down Pebble Mill Road then left and followed the 45/47 all the way to the Bus Mall. Didn't see anything on the 61 / 63 coming out of town.
Seems the 60 is on diversion seems to be going down Golden Hillock Road, not sure of the actual diversion and why it's being diverted.
Quote from: BrumKev86 on February 05, 2023, 05:20:16 PMSeems the 60 is on diversion seems to be going down Golden Hillock Road, not sure of the actual diversion and why it's being diverted.
Could be congestion in Coventry Road, Small Heath. I've checked the AA/RAC and TfWM and nothing reported so that's the only thing I can think of
The driver on 7523 on the X2 told passengers this morning in advance that they've been told Coventry Road at Swan Island is likely to be closed in the days ahead and that passengers might have to wait at the stop at the Job Centre in future. And the 7.39 will start from there
Does anyone have any more information/the official diversion? Are they going to be using the underpass?
Quote from: 2206 on February 06, 2023, 10:44:54 AMThe driver on 7523 on the X2 told passengers this morning in advance that they've been told Coventry Road at Swan Island is likely to be closed in the days ahead and that passengers might have to wait at the stop at the Job Centre in future. And the 7.39 will start from there
Does anyone have any more information/the official diversion? Are they going to be using the underpass?
It's on the TfWM website: https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/?mode=bus
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Quote from: Stu on February 06, 2023, 06:52:14 PMIt's on the TfWM website: https://disruptions.tfwm.org.uk/?mode=bus
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Thankyou for that. Will be strange using the underpass, as i've never seen that used in service before. Does this affect the Stagecoach A9/Diamond A16 to?
Quote from: 2206 on February 06, 2023, 07:37:55 PMThankyou for that. Will be strange using the underpass, as i've never seen that used in service before. Does this affect the Stagecoach A9/Diamond A16 to?
Although there is no information on either service, both will be diverted as the eastbound slip road on to the A45 at Swan Village will be closed. I can suggest you use bustimes.org to track the buses on the A9/A16.
Quote from: 2206 on February 06, 2023, 07:37:55 PMThankyou for that. Will be strange using the underpass, as i've never seen that used in service before. Does this affect the Stagecoach A9/Diamond A16 to?
Well one would assume so as they use the same road, however it would seem neither Diamond or Stagecoach have reported details to TfWM yet. I don't know what time this diversion starts, but journeys have been running as normal today.
I would imagine that the A9 would divert via Yew Tree Lane and Rowlands Road, while the A16 would continue along Coventry Road and turn around at Heybarnes Circus, then return via the Swan Island underpass.
Looks like an issue on Green Lane in Walsall as I've just seen a 69 going up the Bloxwich Road, checking Bustimes.org shows diversion via Leamore, doubling back to Stephenson Avenue & picking up route from there.
Obviously affecting the 70/70a as well.
Quote from: Westy on February 13, 2023, 07:06:23 AMLooks like an issue on Green Lane in Walsall as I've just seen a 69 going up the Bloxwich Road, checking Bustimes.org shows diversion via Leamore, doubling back to Stephenson Avenue & picking up route from there.
Obviously affecting the 70/70a as well.
Road works apparently from what National Express saying on twitter this morning.
The Radio 2 Traffic update this morning said there was emergency gas works going on at Upper Green Lane.
Quote from: ellspurs on February 13, 2023, 04:46:48 PMThe Radio 2 Traffic update this morning said there was emergency gas works going on at Upper Green Lane.
Blimey, important enough for Radio 2!
Quote from: Westy on February 13, 2023, 06:46:35 PMBlimey, important enough for Radio 2!
I know, they usually spend most of the report warbling about Scotland or Manchester, before suddenly jumping down to London.
And that is with someone from Smethwick reading the report out in the mornings!
Quote from: ellspurs on February 13, 2023, 07:03:22 PMI know, they usually spend most of the report warbling about Scotland or Manchester, before suddenly jumping down to London.
And that is with someone from Smethwick reading the report out in the mornings!
I met him, when he was working for Wm, as he was the reporter they sent out the morning after the Wednesbury burst water main a few years ago!
It would appear that nobody has told the Wolverhampton drivers on service 15A today that Bromley Lane in Kingswinford reopened on Friday afternoon. Both 6759 and 6958 have just used the long (and confusing) diversionary route on the 1230 services from Merry Hill and Wolverhampton respectively which means that they are getting later and later. Most services yesterday had returned to normal route, while the Diamond 226A services today are following their normal route.
4 and 4A using Golden Hillock Road due to a police incident on Warwick Road Sparkhill.
X3/X4/X5 all not going down birmingham road practically all day instead going down chester road after erdington through boldmere then jockey road to resume normal route
Quote from: EK40 on March 06, 2023, 07:31:51 PMX3/X4/X5 all not going down birmingham road practically all day instead going down chester road after erdington through boldmere then jockey road to resume normal route
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/traffic-chaos-birmingham-road-sutton-26401051
Sewage leak.
I gather part of Broad Lane in Bloxwich is blocked due to roadworks(Looking at Bustimes.org earlier, appears no service on Turnberry as a consequence!).
The reason I flag this up, is both me & sister were waiting for a 9 in Bloxwich (she going to work in Wednesfield, me tagging along & carrying on to Wolverhampton!),the 920 arrival failed, so we had to wait for the 950 arrival instead, making sister 10 minutes late for work), and there were elderly people waiting for an X51, which didn't serve the stop in Wolverhampton Road, going straight up the High Street and Stafford Road instead.
I wasn't sure whether the X51 would serve the High Street stop instead (the 32 stop), so my sister advised them to go back to Elmore Row instead, as it would definitely serve that stop.
There was no notice at the Wolverhampton Road stop advising of the diversion though!
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/severe-weather?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
Quote from: Westy on March 06, 2023, 11:07:20 PMI gather part of Broad Lane in Bloxwich is blocked due to roadworks(Looking at Bustimes.org earlier, appears no service on Turnberry as a consequence!).
The reason I flag this up, is both me & sister were waiting for a 9 in Bloxwich (she going to work in Wednesfield, me tagging along & carrying on to Wolverhampton!),the 920 arrival failed, so we had to wait for the 950 arrival instead, making sister 10 minutes late for work), and there were elderly people waiting for an X51, which didn't serve the stop in Wolverhampton Road, going straight up the High Street and Stafford Road instead.
I wasn't sure whether the X51 would serve the High Street stop instead (the 32 stop), so my sister advised them to go back to Elmore Row instead, as it would definitely serve that stop.
There was no notice at the Wolverhampton Road stop advising of the diversion though!
Have they sorted this out now?
Broad Lane is showing as closed from the Long Lane junction to Springhill Farm Feeds. My colleague had to get to Cheslyn Hay, and said he went up Broad Lane and it was open up to the Turnberry Road junction (he had to go down there and divert around a different way). They put the signs at the end of the road and didn't bother to indicate how far up it was closed at.
Quote from: ellspurs on March 09, 2023, 02:54:55 PMHave they sorted this out now?
Broad Lane is showing as closed from the Long Lane junction to Springhill Farm Feeds. My colleague had to get to Cheslyn Hay, and said he went up Broad Lane and it was open up to the Turnberry Road junction (he had to go down there and divert around a different way). They put the signs at the end of the road and didn't bother to indicate how far up it was closed at.
Dunno, as I haven't been up there for a few days, or checked Bustimes.
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 03:58:42 PMDunno, as I haven't been up there for a few days, or checked Bustimes.
Quote from: ellspurs on March 09, 2023, 02:54:55 PMHave they sorted this out now?
Broad Lane is showing as closed from the Long Lane junction to Springhill Farm Feeds. My colleague had to get to Cheslyn Hay, and said he went up Broad Lane and it was open up to the Turnberry Road junction (he had to go down there and divert around a different way). They put the signs at the end of the road and didn't bother to indicate how far up it was closed at.
According to one.network the road is closed until 24th March 2023.
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 03:58:42 PMDunno, as I haven't been up there for a few days, or checked Bustimes.
The X51 isn't diverted and hasn't been. I am currently sst on 6737 on Turnberry Road
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2023, 04:38:03 PMThe X51 isn't diverted and hasn't been. I am currently sst on 6737 on Turnberry Road
Give westy and his sister a wave
Quote from: karl724223 on March 09, 2023, 04:45:28 PMGive westy and his sister a wave
Don't give up the day job!
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2023, 04:38:03 PMThe X51 isn't diverted and hasn't been. I am currently sst on 6737 on Turnberry Road
So 'cock up' by the driver the other day then?
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 05:19:42 PMSo 'cock up' by the driver the other day then?
No, I very much doubt that. You didn't even see it just going off a tracker
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2023, 05:35:47 PMNo, I very much doubt that. You didn't even see it just going off a tracker
Strange it never appeared, as we (& the other parties involved!) were there from approx 910am through to 950am!
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 05:40:26 PMStrange it never appeared, as we (& the other parties involved!) were there from approx 910am through to 950am!
It might have had to run back out of service or anything. Just because you automatically want to blame the driver. If you see the threads on the strike you will see drivers getting blamed for anything by passengers is one of their complaints. 6737 has just had two windows in the upper saloon kicked out by a group of youths on the way to Cannock, so will go back straight down the A34 on Bustimes (with no passengers on). It should have operated the 17:12 from Cannock.
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2023, 05:45:48 PMIt might have had to run back out of service or anything. Just because you automatically want to blame the driver. If you see the threads on the strike you will see drivers getting blamed for anything by passengers is one of their complaints. 6737 has just had two windows in the upper saloon kicked out by a group of youths on the way to Cannock, so will go back straight down the A34 on Bustimes (with no passengers on). It should have operated the 17:12 from Cannock.
Hang on a minute.
I was talking about a journey on March 6 in the morning.
What's the 1712 from Cannock tonight got to do with it?
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 06:01:53 PMHang on a minute.
I was talking about a journey on March 6 in the morning.
What's the 1712 from Cannock tonight got to do with it?
Which journey were you waiting for on March 6th?
The point is that bus may not have been in service, just you assuming it is because the tracker says it is.
Quote from: Westy on March 09, 2023, 06:01:53 PMHang on a minute.
I was talking about a journey on March 6 in the morning.
What's the 1712 from Cannock tonight got to do with it?
I'm showing you an example of why the bus might show on Bustimes as going down the main road that isn't the driver's fault despite you trying to blame them without knowing any facts.
Ooh look what a naughty driver missing out Landywood & Turnberry Road and running 13 minutes early and Bustimes 'must' be correct 6737 - SN15 LFB – National Express West Midlands – bustimes.org (https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-wa-6737?date=2023-03-09#journeys/396092390)
Quote from: Tony on March 09, 2023, 06:21:37 PMI'm showing you an example of why the bus might show on Bustimes as going down the main road that isn't the driver's fault despite you trying to blame them without knowing any facts.
Fair enough, but whether Bustimes was right or wrong, these people(elderly I hasten to add!) were waiting for a bus that didn't show.
We could only go by Bustimes & we tried to help the best we could, under the circumstances, due to the age of the passengers.
What should we have done, in your opinion?
(By the way, the bus we were refering to, was going towards Cannock.)
@2206 - Me & my sister were waiting for a 9 & my sister got talking to them.
Diversion on Wa 9, according to my sister, between Ashmore Park area & Wednesfield, sending the bus down Stubby Lane & the back way into Wednesfield, coming out by Jennie Lee Centre!
Due to roadworks.
(I guess this affected Wn 59 in some way as well?)
Nice crowds of people at the 33/51/X51 stop and on Dale End because for some reason no buses are serving them and no one's been alerted that they are terminating at the Law Courts...
Noticed the 4 & 6 being diverted along a45 (small heath) this morning. An express from these south areas should reintroduce this concept now have the sprint bus lanes in.
WN 16 has two diversions this week: diverted via Smestow due to closure of Wombourne Road between Bridgnorth Road and Swindon. Also diverted via Giggety Lane towards Wolverhampton.
Noticed the 72 was using Old Lode Lane today while I was on 7514 on the 15:15 X2.
I noticed yesterday in Stirchley that the 76 bus stops along the part where the service is currently diverted from have had their flags changed to 'Not in use', which is quite strange. Flags aren't usually changed regardless of how long a diversion is on for.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 16, 2023, 12:01:08 PMI noticed yesterday in Stirchley that the 76 bus stops along the part where the service is currently diverted from have had their flags changed to 'Not in use', which is quite strange. Flags aren't usually changed regardless of how long a diversion is on for.
The flags on Cartland Road also have 76 on them. Though that diversion has been on for quite a long time now and TFWM have it as continuing 24/7 for at least another 12 months. So with that in mind it makes sense.
Cartland Road is also the route shown on timetable route map Solihull bound.
Remember the diversions when Broad Street was closed long term for instance, flags were changed then.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 16, 2023, 12:01:08 PMI noticed yesterday in Stirchley that the 76 bus stops along the part where the service is currently diverted from have had their flags changed to 'Not in use', which is quite strange. Flags aren't usually changed regardless of how long a diversion is on for.
Long-term diversion
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 16, 2023, 12:01:08 PMI noticed yesterday in Stirchley that the 76 bus stops along the part where the service is currently diverted from have had their flags changed to 'Not in use', which is quite strange. Flags aren't usually changed regardless of how long a diversion is on for.
The same happened in Wolverhampton when Salop Street was closed off for regeneration work resulting in a number of buses diverting.
Quote from: Stu on April 16, 2023, 01:34:37 PMLong-term diversion
I didn't realise how long term it was, I saw 29th April but didn't notice that it said 2024!
14 is diverting Washwood Heath Road, Fox and Goose, Stechford Lane today.
Quote from: 2206 on April 16, 2023, 06:43:07 PM14 is diverting Washwood Heath Road, Fox and Goose, Stechford Lane today.
14's are on diversion again this afternoon to maintain reliability of service. Due to congestion/delays on Alum Rock Road.
Also noticed 4779 parked on the 11A stop at Fox & Goose tonight.
On 4896 on the 19:00 95 this evening the bus diverted Cardigan Street, Curzon Street, Vauxhall Road, Melinva Road.
Police closure of Nechells Parkway.
One from earlier, saw a 45 on diversion on Edgbaston Park Road. I think that's over now though.
Please note that WN services 15/16 are currently on a diversion due to closure of Stourbridge Road between Lloyd Hill island and Wombourne Island. Services are diverting via Sedgley and Blakenhall (A463, A459 and A4039) and not serving Penn.
This closure is scheduled for various times over the next few days for resurfacing.
Minor diversion on WN 8/X8 due to closure of A4123 Birmingham New Road in the Coseley area following a RTA. Services are seemingly doing their own thing with some diverting via Bilston!
Something has happened on Coventry Road between Yardley Lidl and Heybarnes Circus. Inbound and outbound services appear to be diverting along Heybarnes Road, Hob Moor Road and Holder Road.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on June 08, 2023, 12:04:23 PMMinor diversion on WN 8/X8 due to closure of A4123 Birmingham New Road in the Coseley area following a RTA. Services are seemingly doing their own thing with some diverting via Bilston!
Now back on route.
Sadly it was fatal accident involving an elderly pedestrian and a lorry.
Quote from: Jack on June 08, 2023, 08:03:05 PMSomething has happened on Coventry Road between Yardley Lidl and Heybarnes Circus. Inbound and outbound services appear to be diverting along Heybarnes Road, Hob Moor Road and Holder Road.
Serious accident at Kings Road junction involving a number of vehicles. According to Birmingham.Live expected to remain closed for several hours.
All services are subject to delay and diversion in Wolves City centre tomorrow all day due to the Pride event. Some services will only use the bus station.
Does anyone have any information on the Saltley Viaduct overnight closures? These works were due to end on 9th April. HS2 correspondence mentioned this and there's still notices on Saltley bus stops with this date. However the Mon-Fri overnight diversions are still in place as the viaduct is closed.
NX don't answer their tweets when I've asked, does anyone here (possibly drivers from BC or PB) have any updated info?
Cv6/6a/18 are on an on/off type of diversion
Quote from: Gareth on June 12, 2023, 09:37:46 AMDoes anyone have any information on the Saltley Viaduct overnight closures? These works were due to end on 9th April. HS2 correspondence mentioned this and there's still notices on Saltley bus stops with this date. However the Mon-Fri overnight diversions are still in place as the viaduct is closed.
NX don't answer their tweets when I've asked, does anyone here (possibly drivers from BC or PB) have any updated info?
TfWM website shows this continuing until Monday 26th June.
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Quote from: Stu on June 12, 2023, 06:49:35 PMTfWM website shows this continuing until Monday 26th June.
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HS2 said these works are expected to continue into the summer due to bad weather.
https://www.hs2.org.uk/work-items/notice-of-overnight-road-closure-saltley-viaduct/
https://assets.hs2.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Saltley-Viaduct-Closure-AWN2.pdf
Thanks for that!
I notice work now starts at 9pm rather than the previous 10pm. A shame bus stop notices were never changed accordingly.
All the lichfield road routes are on diversion it seems
The 65 is on diversion for half its route this morning instead of going up lichfield road it goes up expressway then gravelly hill north before turning onto fentham road to resume its route on streetly road
For the 66 it then from star city goes up heartlands parkway then from there takes the 11c route to erdington high street
The 67 has the most similar just joining the expressway at spaghetti junction
Burst water main and flooding. A lot of Birmingham currently has no water.
94/95 will be on diversion this afternoon Heartlands Parkway, Aston Church Road, Washwood Heath Road, NLR.
RTC involving cyclist by Sandway Gardens.
Quote from: Gareth on June 12, 2023, 11:59:42 PMThanks for that!
I notice work now starts at 9pm rather than the previous 10pm. A shame bus stop notices were never changed accordingly.
Now continuing until 29th September!
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/saltley-viaduct-closure
Quote from: Stu on June 17, 2023, 11:43:31 AMNow continuing until 29th September!
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/saltley-viaduct-closure
Yet, we have contradictions in all the information. The bus stops have finally been updated to show 'until further notice' and the timings being 8pm-6am.
NX say 10pm-6am and the comment above mentions 9pm-6am.
WN 16 diverted via Himley (its old route) rather than serving Swindon and Hinksford.
Does anybody know why I just saw 67 on the aston Expressway?
Quote from: Bartosz on June 22, 2023, 12:52:08 PMDoes anybody know why I just saw 67 on the aston Expressway?
Burst water main in Lichfield Road. Road closed from 14th June until further notice. Services 65/67 diverting via Aston Expressway. (Info on TfWM website)
28 diversion: Stechford Lane, Cotterills Lane.
14 diversion: Washwood Heath Road, fox and goose, Stechford Lane.
14 can't use Cotterills Lane as only scanias and platinums fit under the bridge.
Noticed people, elderly etc waiting at stops not being served to.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/patrols-stepped-up-four-hurt-27210835
When they all start having fisticuffs with weapons down there, you can't expect much else.
Quote from: Gareth on June 18, 2023, 12:25:56 AMYet, we have contradictions in all the information. The bus stops have finally been updated to show 'until further notice' and the timings being 8pm-6am.
NX say 10pm-6am and the comment above mentions 9pm-6am.
And ever since all this 'updated' information mentioning September and/or until further notice, the viaduct has been open every night with buses following their normal route.
Diversion earlier today at 11.
95: Burney Lane, Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road.
11A: Burney Lane, Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, u turn at Southern Road junction, Washwood Heath Road.
28: Alum Rock Road, Washwood Heath Road, u turn at Southern Road junction, Washwood Heath Road
Also noticed 4496 missed the Southern Road junction where buses normally turn and then did a u turn in the middle of the Washwood Heath Road where the dual carriageway ends by Foley Road. Followed by 6134 doing the same thing.
4780 just passed my house on Highfield Road whilst onthe 14 just seen it on my security cameras
Quote from: AGPlaysMC on July 06, 2023, 03:01:55 PM4780 just passed my house on Highfield Road whilst onthe 14 just seen it on my security cameras
They're using Washwood Heath Road, fox and Goose, Stechford Lane again tonight as well.
Advance one for part of the day Saturday.
Pelsall Carnival is on, so services 8, 9 & Wct 25 will be on diversion.
Nx is using part of the Foundry Lane area to divert, not sure about the 25, but I suspect Ryders Hayes might be cut off.
Is part of Hoggs Lane closed? Noticed two 18s on Bell Hill and a 61 on Frankley Beeches Road.
From 10th July until 8th September, Bradmore Road Wolverhampton will be closed for water works. Service 4/714 will divert via Finchfield Road and Broad Lane in both directions.
Quote from: Westy on July 07, 2023, 06:49:44 AMAdvance one for part of the day Saturday.
Pelsall Carnival is on, so services 8, 9 & Wct 25 will be on diversion.
Nx is using part of the Foundry Lane area to divert, not sure about the 25, but I suspect Ryders Hayes might be cut off.
As a ps to this, someone had the bright idea of posting notices on the 41 stand in Walsall Bus Station, saying there might be delays due to events on the 8 service.
Presumably similar notices were posted on the 8 & 9 stops as well?
Quote from: Westy on July 10, 2023, 07:01:32 AMAs a ps to this, someone had the bright idea of posting notices on the 41 stand in Walsall Bus Station, saying there might be delays due to events on the 8 service.
Presumably similar notices were posted on the 8 & 9 stops as well?
Yes i noticed that yesterday on the 41 stop but never took any notice when I went past the 8 stand.
Another advance notice.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/walsall-road-darlaston-closure?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Orlo
87s divided up lower city rd Birmingham New rd due to roadworks by tividale park
Moss Grove, Kingswinford is expected to be closed completely near the Kingswinford Cross pub from 24th July to 1 September 2023 for gas works. This will cause NX services 15/15A/16 (and Diamond 17) to divert. The diversion I would think will be via Summer Hill (A4101) - no info is as yet on the TfWM website.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on July 20, 2023, 11:07:19 AMMoss Grove, Kingswinford is expected to be closed completely near the Kingswinford Cross pub from 24th July to 1 September 2023 for gas works. This will cause NX services 15/15A/16 (and Diamond 17) to divert. The diversion I would think will be via Summer Hill (A4101) - no info is as yet on the TfWM website.
The NXWM diversions are :-
15 - Heading towards Merry Hill, buses will divert from Dudley Road via Stallings Lane, Tansey Green Road, Dreadnought Road, High Street, Dudley Road, and Standhills Road to rejoin the normal line of route. Heading towards Wolverhampton, buses will follow the reverse of the above route.
16 - Heading towards Stourbridge, buses will divert from Dudley Road via Stallings Lane, Tansey Green Road, Dreadnought Road, High Street, Dudley Road, High Street and Market Street to rejoin the normal line of route. Heading towards Wolverhampton, buses will follow the reverse of the above route.
12/12A on diversion due to thimbermil rd closed off due to roadworks
WN15/16 (and Diamond 17/57) on diversion until September due closure of Moss Grove between Kingswinford Cross and Tesco petrol station.
NX buses are diverting via Stallings Lane and Kingswinford High Street.
Diamond 17 and 57 are diverting via A449 and Summer Hill with the 17 omitting Kingswinford.
2 and 3 diverting towards Billesley only via Wake Green Road and Swanshurst Lane, due to Yardley Wood Road being partly blocked off.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1683863522940276736
Couldn't see much when I went past earlier, seems there'd been an accident. Should be cleared soon (if not already) as I could see recovery taking place.
Quote from: Stu on July 25, 2023, 06:55:52 PM2 and 3 diverting towards Billesley only via Wake Green Road and Swanshurst Lane, due to Yardley Wood Road being partly blocked off.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1683863522940276736
Couldn't see much when I went past earlier, seems there'd been an accident. Should be cleared soon (if not already) as I could see recovery taking place.
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Quote from: Roy on July 20, 2023, 11:25:56 AMThe NXWM diversions are :-
15 - Heading towards Merry Hill, buses will divert from Dudley Road via Stallings Lane, Tansey Green Road, Dreadnought Road, High Street, Dudley Road, and Standhills Road to rejoin the normal line of route. Heading towards Wolverhampton, buses will follow the reverse of the above route.
16 - Heading towards Stourbridge, buses will divert from Dudley Road via Stallings Lane, Tansey Green Road, Dreadnought Road, High Street, Dudley Road, High Street and Market Street to rejoin the normal line of route. Heading towards Wolverhampton, buses will follow the reverse of the above route.
Quite a hefty diversion, couldn't drivers cut through Pensnett Trading estate during weekdays to save a bit of milage, not servicing any stops on diversion and help timekeeping?
Quote from: bususer12 on July 25, 2023, 08:11:41 PMQuite a hefty diversion, couldn't drivers cut through Pensnett Trading estate during weekdays to save a bit of milage, not servicing any stops on diversion and help timekeeping?
The TfWM website has been changed today to say that the diversion is via Second Avenue (Pensnett Trading Estate) between 0700 and 1800 on Monday to Friday, and via Tansley Green Road outside of these hours. The 15 and 16 services seem a bit more reliable this morning. Yesterday, there were some major delays - for instance, my bus to Merry Hill was 21 minutes late when it picked me up at 1053 and I later saw 4839 and 4627 running along Bromley Lane towards Merry Hill together at 1208, the former being 36 minutes late.
Looks like the J10 slip road overnight diversion is still on, as the 529 I'm on, has had to do a complete 360 degree turn, heading back towards Walsall, but turning into Bloxwich Lane & Bentley instead!
Quote from: Westy on July 31, 2023, 06:55:38 AMLooks like the J10 slip road overnight diversion is still on, as the 529 I'm on, has had to do a complete 360 degree turn, heading back towards Walsall, but turning into Bloxwich Lane & Bentley instead!
What the crap are they doing up there? Is someone sweeping up using a toothbrush or something? Are they having a race with the Wolverhampton metro extension to see who can drag it out the longest?
Quote from: ellspurs on July 31, 2023, 07:45:19 AMWhat the crap are they doing up there? Is someone sweeping up using a toothbrush or something? Are they having a race with the Wolverhampton metro extension to see who can drag it out the longest?
Just done the 360 turn at Junction 10 again on 6770!
Diversions on today.
11C towards Acocks Green only: Bromfrod Lane, Drews Lane, Washwoood Heath Road, Fox and Goose, Stechford Lane.
94/95 towards Birmingham only: Washwood Heath Road, Aston Church Road, Heartlands Parkway, Saltley Road.
14 towards Birmingham only: Alum Rock Road, Satltley Gate, Washwood Heath Road, Aston Church Road, Heartlands Parkway, Mainstream Way.
AG 17 on Moat Lane earlier due to a fatal crash. Crowds now having a memorial have meant police blocking off Moat Lane again.
4631 on service 16 from Wolverhampton to Stourbridge overtook the 15 I was on (4597) in Tiled House Lane at 1815 this evening. It appears that it diverted via Tansley Green Road, High Street, High Oak, Commonside, Tiled House Lane, Bromley Lane, Standhills Road and High Street to get back on route at Kingswinford Cross. Unsurprisingly, it was about 40 minutes late when it reached Stourbridge.
Quote from: Westy on August 02, 2023, 06:57:15 AMJust done the 360 turn at Junction 10 again on 6770!
The drivers at Wolverhampton are reading traffic notices at the depot aren't they?
Yet another 360 at Junction 10 this morning!
94/95 are diverting towards Chelmsley today. Caught 4920 tonight on the 19:22 94 diverting Cardigan Street, Curzon Street, Vauxhall Street and Melvina Road.
Hagley Road buses going round Old Square, just seen a 126 do it.
Quote from: Jack on August 09, 2023, 10:33:09 PMHagley Road buses going round Old Square, just seen a 126 do it.
Because colmore row is shut at between 7pm and 5am Sunday to Thursday until 15th August
Can a driver decide to do a diversion on his or her own accord or do they need permission? My X21 this morning decided to go down Harborne Lane instead of New Fosse Way because of the ridiculous traffic caused by the temporary 3 way lights. I'm glad they did to be honest I'm just curious who's decision it has to be.
1899 on the 71 to Chelsmley Wood was at Ward End Fox & Goose tonight.
First time i've ever seen a 71 here.
Southbound A452 traffic is being diverted Fort Parkway, Bromford Lane, Fox & Goose, Coleshill Road.
Quote from: 2206 on August 18, 2023, 10:04:07 PM1899 on the 71 to Chelsmley Wood was at Ward End Fox & Goose tonight.
First time i've ever seen a 71 here.
Southbound A452 traffic is being diverted Fort Parkway, Bromford Lane, Fox & Goose, Coleshill Road.
I'm surprised they weren't sent down Bromford Road. With that long of a diversion I guess that's why they have adjusted the timetable on some days.
The NX website declined to mention (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/temporary-timetable-changes-due-to-hs2-works) what the diversion route was, for some reason.
Saw 1872 coming down Bromford Road this morning heading towards Coleshill Road from Bromford Lane passed me by Collingbourne Avenue while I was waiting to come out to go to Tesco about 10:40ish. I think it was on a 28 to either Heartlands Hospital or could have been going to Great Barr didn't catch the destination properly
Quote from: Squiz1971 on August 19, 2023, 02:46:20 PMSaw 1872 coming down Bromford Road this morning heading towards Coleshill Road from Bromford Lane passed me by Collingbourne Avenue while I was waiting to come out to go to Tesco about 10:40ish. I think it was on a 28 to either Heartlands Hospital or could have been going to Great Barr didn't catch the destination properly
Diversion is for HS2 works on Chester Road - presumably preparing for the line to pass under/over the road. According to TfWM is only on until Monday.
Saw a 14 come through Ward End on the Washwood Heath Road about 20:30. 4799 I think.
Quote from: 2206 on August 19, 2023, 09:03:34 PMSaw a 14 come through Ward End on the Washwood Heath Road about 20:30. 4799 I think.
Buses diverted away from Alum Rock Road due to Afghanistan Independence Day 'celebrations'.
Absolutely disgusting. Stood in the road letting off fireworks and waving flags. No regard for people who want to use that road. Bought it to a gridlock. And emergency services?
997's missing out Old Oscott and continuing along Aldridge Road, shame this wasn't the permanent route.
Quote from: Jack on August 29, 2023, 01:25:16 PM997's missing out Old Oscott and continuing along Aldridge Road, shame this wasn't the permanent route.
Not for the people who live in Old Oscott it is, which is a large number of the 997s passengers, so without that the route could easily be unviable
Quote from: Jack on August 29, 2023, 01:25:16 PM997's missing out Old Oscott and continuing along Aldridge Road, shame this wasn't the permanent route.
I agree, also in peak hours Aldridge Road is very slow moving. On a least 3 occasions I've used the 997 at these times I've looked at the car in front of the 997 at Dyas Road/Aldridge Road and by the time we came out at Shady Lane/Aldridge Road we was in front of the same car.
Quote from: Steve3229vp on August 29, 2023, 03:23:15 PMI agree, also in peak hours Aldridge Road is very slow moving. On a least 3 occasions I've used the 997 at these times I've looked at the car in front of the 997 at Dyas Road/Aldridge Road and by the time we came out at Shady Lane/Aldridge Road we was in front of the same car.
Very true, as someone that lived round there for a bit I would often in my car, cut down dyas and shady Lane like the 997 and often beat the Aldridge road traffic.
From tomorrow the 76 is revised to divert via Pineapple Road towards Solihull.
77A goes direct non stop to erdington high street via eachelhurst road and chester road from walmley due to penns lane being closed
X21 and X22 on diversion in City Centre, missing out Moor St and Priory Queensway in both directions and New St inbound. Assuming 61/63 is the same.
Quote from: MasterPlan on September 10, 2023, 08:08:59 AMX21 and X22 on diversion in City Centre, missing out Moor St and Priory Queensway in both directions and New St inbound. Assuming 61/63 is the same.
Moor Street Queensway partially closed until 12pm.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1700720776758829352
Other services also affected:
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1700630171181519244
Thank you for the info. I guess we can expect more of this with HS2 works continuing.
Quote from: MasterPlan on September 10, 2023, 01:46:48 PMThank you for the info. I guess we can expect more of this with HS2 works continuing.
Yes but today wasn't because of that. There was a very small section of road that got resurfaced.
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Quote from: GoldenSquid on September 10, 2023, 04:06:00 PMYes but today wasn't because of that. There was a very small section of road that got resurfaced.
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Oh right, fantastic.
Quote from: MasterPlan on September 10, 2023, 01:46:48 PMThank you for the info. I guess we can expect more of this with HS2 works continuing.
I don't expect that the HS2 works will be that disruptive to bus services.
It'll be the Metro works, next one to cause chaos will be when they have to close Moor Street Queensway to lay the tracks across it.
Hopefully that will be scheduled and planned to take place next summer during the school holidays when it will cause least disruption.
Quote from: Stu on September 10, 2023, 06:29:12 PMI don't expect that the HS2 works will be that disruptive to bus services.
It'll be the Metro works, next one to cause chaos will be when they have to close Moor Street Queensway to lay the tracks across it.
Hopefully that will be scheduled and planned to take place next summer during the school holidays when it will cause least disruption.
Sorry, yes, I mixed them up. Hopefully any diversions needed for that will be well communicated before time.
Quote from: Stu on September 10, 2023, 08:34:02 AMMoor Street Queensway partially closed until 12pm.
Still closed this evening when I passed through going to get the 94/95.
16 terminating at Birmingham Moor Street and saw a diamond streetdeck laying over on the High Street stop.
Quote from: 2206 on September 10, 2023, 07:25:51 PMStill closed this evening when I passed through going to get the 94/95.
16 terminating at Birmingham Moor Street and saw a diamond streetdeck laying over on the High Street stop.
Maybe temporarily, I checked BusTimes earlier this afternoon and just now, services seem to be operating normally.
Quote from: Stu on September 10, 2023, 07:33:27 PMMaybe temporarily
Don't think so. Doesn't look like a 16 has been to the Markets all day on bus times.
Broad st closed for a week
Why are all pensnet services going upto spring hill then along 8c route but wb volv bc routes going normal route
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 13, 2023, 08:46:41 PMWhy are all pensnet services going upto spring hill then along 8c route but wb volv bc routes going normal route
Busy day on bustimes?
Quote from: Jack on September 13, 2023, 09:32:57 PMBusy day on bustimes?
No I saw them as I was on 12 you cant just presume
Quote from: 18WilliamsLi on September 13, 2023, 10:03:05 PMNo I saw them as I was on 12 you cant just presume
The 12's a WB service and as you had just said WB services weren't going that way so...
Quote from: Jack on September 13, 2023, 10:07:21 PMThe 12's a WB service and as you had just said WB services weren't going that way so...
Wb services are going way they should but pensnet werent
Quote from: Jack on September 13, 2023, 10:07:21 PMThe 12's a WB service and as you had just said WB services weren't going that way so...
Back off, do you have to grate on everyone 24/7
Noticed signs saying Priory Queensway will be closed 14th-17th Oct this morning but I can't see any diversion information anywhere, unless it hasn't been decided yet.
Finally the Bloxwich Croxdene Avenue area works are completed, & the 326 is back on its normal route via Dudleys Fields.
Quote from: Westy on October 04, 2023, 06:49:47 PMFinally the Bloxwich Croxdene Avenue area works are completed, & the 326 is back on its normal route via Dudleys Fields.
Does National Express run this or is it Diamond buses?
Perry Barr services (including the express services) diverted this afternoon via Aston Lane and Witton before returning to normal line of route at Aston Six Ways. Part of the A34 towards Birmingham was cordoned off by police.
edit: Turned out to be an incident involving a car and a pedestrian this afternoon.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/a34-birchfield-road-perry-barr-27844300
Quote from: PB50 on October 04, 2023, 08:02:04 PMDoes National Express run this or is it Diamond buses?
Sorry it's Diamond!
Is there a reason why there isn't a generic operator diversion thread?
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/willenhall/2023/10/08/roadworks-set-to-bring-diversions-to-town-road/?fbclid=IwAR0QvqxRKmNLE9OZQkZ5J_mxK7GWj7EpsVgDtaZ5hH8bCrdKsmRjc7KoSb0
Off the top of my head, affects the 37 & 326!
After a couple of weeks of being re-diverted via J10 Bcr Slip Road, the 529 towards Wolves has gone back to the Bentley diversion.
Wish they'd make their mind up?
I wish they'd hurry up and finish the damn junction. What are they doing, going over it with a fine toothcomb?
Quote from: ellspurs on October 09, 2023, 02:51:17 PMI wish they'd hurry up and finish the damn junction. What are they doing, going over it with a fine toothcomb?
It even got a brief mention on Politics Midlands yesterday!
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/2023/08/23/long-delayed-m6-junction-10-roadworks-now-wont-be-complete-until-next-year/
Next Spring now, apparently. How are the West Midlands so bad at doing things?
4 years, that's an absolute disgrace! To put it into perspective, an upgrade on a roundabout will have lasted as long as WW1
Hmmm.
Now today, it's gone it's proper route, so serving Arnwood Close bus stop towards Wolves!
I can only assume there's something has/is happening on the City Road, as the 80 I am on towards West Bromwich (4767) carried on down the Dudley Road instead of turning left onto City Road, I've seen an Omnilink on the 12A along the Dudley Road near Grove Lane
every bus is now using cars lane priory quuensway closed
Quote from: Yasir6711 on October 16, 2023, 05:38:42 PMevery bus is now using cars lane priory quuensway closed
Some eventually started doing a U turn on Moor St instead. It was absolute chaos.
And we're back to the Bentley diversion on the 529!
Quote from: Westy on October 24, 2023, 07:00:12 AMAnd we're back to the Bentley diversion on the 529!
Normal route today.
I feel sorry for the people who use the Arnwood Close stop.
All services having to use ring road to get to Pool Meadow as there is a marathon on today, don't think (m)any stops in City Centre are being served.
Quote from: Danthebusman on October 29, 2023, 12:49:46 PMAll services having to use ring road to get to Pool Meadow as there is a marathon on today, don't think (m)any stops in City Centre are being served.
Only to 1pm, so should be finishing about now.
NX saying the 997 is being diverted due to "anti social behaviour" using Shady Lane and Kings Road to Pheasey in both directions.
I cant link from my phone, but it looks like there may be some wrong / out of date information regarding diversions for various Rememberance parades.
Had a quick look & the Walsall 29 is flagged as operating to Bloxwich on a Sunday, which it doesnt, the Walsall 11(no mention of the 11a) is flagged as still going to Merry Hill & the Walsall 10 is still going to Burntwood!
Obviously Nx has kept the info from previous years, to save time, but not checked it!
I've just read the 29 service is on diversion tonight due to a window getting smashed earlier on,on 1806 bus.
I have just seen the X13 (6880) coming down Wood Lane, Birmingham, heading towards Chelmsley Wood.
It appears that (according to Google) Wheelright Lane is closed heading off Tyburn Road.
Saw X8 by Harborne Leisure centre this morning (heading to Wolverhampton)
Quote from: Sayeed on November 17, 2023, 01:02:39 PMSaw X8 by Harborne Leisure centre this morning (heading to Wolverhampton)
Yes, Hagley Road shut due to a serious RTC
Icknield Port Road is closed so the 80 is diverted via Dudley Rd and Ladywood Middleway.
Don't know why police didn't shut the rd in bloxwich high st due someone falling & passed away Walsall bound
Quote from: Solo1 on November 24, 2023, 03:04:59 PMDon't know why police didn't shut the rd in bloxwich high st due someone falling & passed away Walsall bound
They have
11A/C seems to be
-going down from erdington to spaghetti junction
-turning around there
-then up Kingsbury road to resume route
Due to roadworks on wood end lane
Odd seeing a bunch of 11c's at spaghetti junction while i was passing through it lmao
New one to me 79 to West Bromwich diverted no idea when this started or how long it is for. I think I read about something in the Express and Star but it never mentioned the 79 being diverted. Anyway Wellington Road is closed twoards Bilston by the old Bilston College so 79 is diverting Wolverhampton Street, Coseley Road, Black Country Route, Oxford Street Island Normal Line of route in essence missing out the Bilston timing point at the War Memorial adding 10 minutes or so to the journey. 79 to Wolverhampton seems unaffected.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on November 29, 2023, 02:20:35 PMNew one to me 79 to West Bromwich diverted no idea when this started or how long it is for. I think I read about something in the Express and Star but it never mentioned the 79 being diverted. Anyway Wellington Road is closed twoards Bilston by the old Bilston College so 79 is diverting Wolverhampton Street, Coseley Road, Black Country Route, Oxford Street Island Normal Line of route in essence missing out the Bilston timing point at the War Memorial adding 10 minutes or so to the journey. 79 to Wolverhampton seems unaffected.
So where are they picking up towards West Bromwich?
Quote from: Westy on November 29, 2023, 03:20:31 PMSo where are they picking up towards West Bromwich?
I assume Oxford Street Tame Street so the stop after on the A41. As for before the closure the College as Normal so Hall Park Street so basically the 79 is running an Express from the College to Bilston Island. The NX Diversion said Hall Street but I was on one the other day and it went straight down the Black Country Route. I would use Bustimes but it ay always reliable but when I did look it appeared most where doing the same. I'm not even sure if you can enter Hall Street from the Black Country Route anyway I think you can but I'm not sure been a while since I used Bilston Bus Station
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on November 29, 2023, 05:32:27 PMI assume Oxford Street Tame Street so the stop after on the A41. As for before the closure the College as Normal so Hall Park Street so basically the 79 is running an Express from the College to Bilston Island. The NX Diversion said Hall Street but I was on one the other day and it went straight down the Black Country Route. I would use Bustimes but it ay always reliable but when I did look it appeared most where doing the same. I'm not even sure if you can enter Hall Street from the Black Country Route anyway I think you can but I'm not sure been a while since I used Bilston Bus Station
There is a bus only (but abused by other vehicles at times) access at the side of the bus station onto Hall Street which takes you on to the A41.
Quote from: Rachvince53 on November 29, 2023, 05:56:14 PMThere is a bus only (but abused by other vehicles at times) access at the side of the bus station onto Hall Street which takes you on to the A41.
So the 79 could or might be using that. Not serving Bilston doesn't make sense but I'm not entirely sure where on the A41 it is open.
Just been to Willenhall and the 37 is on a diversion from Stroud Aveune until December 12th to Willenhall it is going Birchtree Hollow, following the 41 Route until Sandbeds Road and the normal line of route and reverse of Above. Coming back I caught the 529 and it appears Townend Street is closed between 11 and 2 so the 529, 36 and 41 are diverted Green Lane, Blue Lane West and Wolverhampton Road both ways. Only a temporary one no idea why. By the time the bus I was on get there it had not long closed so I couldn't see anything. Stroud Aveune is for Gas Main works according to a friend who lives that way
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on November 30, 2023, 11:59:48 AMJust been to Willenhall and the 37 is on a diversion from Stroud Aveune until December 12th to Willenhall it is going Birchtree Hollow, following the 41 Route until Sandbeds Road and the normal line of route and reverse of Above. Coming back I caught the 529 and it appears Townend Street is closed between 11 and 2 so the 529, 36 and 41 are diverted Green Lane, Blue Lane West and Wolverhampton Road both ways. Only a temporary one no idea why. By the time the bus I was on get there it had not long closed so I couldn't see anything. Stroud Aveune is for Gas Main works according to a friend who lives that way
The Walsall closure is down to the Knife Angel arriving!
Quote from: Westy on November 30, 2023, 12:38:37 PMThe Walsall closure is down to the Knife Angel arriving!
Ah yes cause I had heard about that but didn't remember the date. Appropriate after another Stabbing in Walsall yesterday on Bridge Street
the 96 has been very unlucky today, two accidents on its route in the space of mins, with diversions at coleshill road and at the fort, (was on PB1830 exactly when the fort one occured ended up arriving into erdington 30 mins late on an already short 96E journey)
One from this morning due to a Police Incident on Wolverhampton Road West no idea what we got turned away in the Car the 529 was diverting Bentley Lane And Churchill Aveune in both directions.
WA 10 Service are not serving Brownhills west/A5 instead terminating at Brownhills Libary (service 8 terminus)
Was on 6823 earlier on the X4, went down the Lichfield Road instead of the Aston Expressway.
Guessing there must have been a problem on the expressway.
Quote from: 2206 on December 07, 2023, 07:52:31 PMWas on 6823 earlier on the X4, went down the Lichfield Road instead of the Aston Expressway.
Guessing there must have been a problem on the expressway.
Skip lorry stationary in lane two inbound, meaning they used the smart signs to make it two lanes in and two lanes out.
40/47 and 79 diverted in Wednesbury 79 and 47 defiantly are NX listed the 40 but I don't think it goes this way
Due to Holyhead Road in Wednesbury being closed due to Emergency Water works
79 to West Bromwich From Wednesbury
Turn around at Dudley Street Island onto Dudley Street Walsall Street Hydes Road Woden Road South then Holloway Bank Continue Normal line of route.
79 to Wolverhampton unaffected
Was very confused along with a few passengers as to why we were going that way so asked the driver who told us he didn't know the reason but that Holyhead Road was closed NX Twitter said Water Works
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 08, 2023, 12:12:08 PM40/47 and 79 diverted in Wednesbury 79 and 47 defiantly are NX listed the 40 but I don't think it goes this way
Due to Holyhead Road in Wednesbury being closed due to Emergency Water works
79 to West Bromwich From Wednesbury
Turn around at Dudley Street Island onto Dudley Street Walsall Street Hydes Road Woden Road South then Holloway Bank Continue Normal line of route.
79 to Wolverhampton unaffected
Was very confused along with a few passengers as to why we were going that way so asked the driver who told us he didn't know the reason but that Holyhead Road was closed NX Twitter said Water Works
Burst water main
Quote from: Tony on December 08, 2023, 12:31:29 PMBurst water main
Yeah saw it as I was on 4992 in a convoy with two other 79's to Wolverhampton
Brierley Hill High Street has reopened to two way traffic. I'm not sure what the position is with the bus routes. The 15A I caught to Merry Hill today used High Street. However, I later saw a 6 to Stourbridge using Venture Way.
Quote from: Roy on December 10, 2023, 04:59:20 PMBrierley Hill High Street has reopened to two way traffic. I'm not sure what the position is with the bus routes. The 15A I caught to Merry Hill today used High Street. However, I later saw a 6 to Stourbridge using Venture Way.
TfWM put out this tweet yesterday, the diversion remains in place due to parking issues.
https://x.com/TransportForWM/status/1733451166627856872
Haven't seen this listed the Gas works they are doing on Willenhall Street didn't affect the 39 Friday or Saturday. But they seem to be going down St Lawrence Way, Addenbrooke Street, Rough Hay Road and then Hall Street East to Wolverhampton Street I did notice the School by me letting out Nursery Kids eairler and the Police were stood by the Roadworks but they got picked up. Seems strange Stafford Road is still open I've seen traffic go down there I could only assume the turning is now to tight for the Buses to turn onto Stafford Road and maybe the Traffic caused at school times is delaying the 39 to much maybe.
Whatever caused the 39's to divert since the first bus of the day appears to be clear which means it wasn't the roadworks or the Traffic unless the driver of 808 forgot they were being diverted as it just went down Stafford Road
Only 808 has done the journey up to Walsall and back down Stafford Road 1884 which came up to Walsall headed back St Lawrence Way to Bilston. Probably due to the School Run although 808 passed through at that time to Walsall. There was horns being blared and many Parents weren't being let out. All seems to be clearing now. These Roadworks apparently end Tommorrow. The Council lists them as ending at Midnight so basically Wednesday Morning.
39 still avoiding Stafford Road although 1885 just used Stafford Road to Stowlawn but 1855 just used St Lawrence Way and they are stopping down there. As I said they were running down Stafford Road fine Thursday, Friday and Saturday and some made it down there yesterday
@Tony do you know the reason the 39 is diverting The Gas Works are after Stafford Road turning and the lights have been there since the end of last week so I can only assume it's congestion
4s and 4Ms are on diversion, doing a right off Walsall road onto charloment road then left onto Breconview road then normal line of route
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 12, 2023, 02:31:50 PM4s and 4Ms are on diversion, doing a right off Walsall road onto charloment road then left onto Breconview road then normal line of route
Roadworks
And yet more delays and diversions on the 39 and 79 Moxley Road is closed for repairs from today until Friday so both are now diverting High street, Black Country New Road, Dangerfeild Lane, Pinfold Street Normal Line of route who decides to do all these Roadworks and why during the term time and all together.
Also due to a fatality on the Bloxwhich Road 31, 32 and X51 are diverting Harden Road and Broadstone Aveune both directions
14, 94/95 are on a overnight diversion again after 21:00 it seems.
Heartlands Parkway, Aston Church Road, 14 right to Saltley Gate, 94/95 left to Fox and Goose.
Buses are currently being diverted via Wollaston (A458/A461) due to accident in Amblecote High Street around Stourbridge sports ground.
Very odd and very individual detour this afternoon leaving Birmingham on an 82 towards Bearwood. Waited over 20 mins for any sign of an 82 or 87 at the St Martin's Queensway (New Street Station) stop before getting on an 82 which initially pulled up jammed to the rafters just before 1630, showing Not In Service before disgorging some passengers and changing to show 82.
Next stop it pulled up by Primark to let more alight, but not picking anyone up at the correct Moor Street stop despite seats now being available. Same on Priory Queensway, just before Old Square (by B&M), instead of the Colmore Circus stop.
Then the driver turned right into Corporation Street, crawled along in the traffic to Lancaster Circus, left into St Chad's Queensway left into Snow Hill and pulled up outside the police station (the one with the entrance in the side of the Lloyd House police HQ building). "Two minutes, I'm going to the toilet," the driver announced, before disappearing inside. I was puzzled where the relevant facility must be but assume it's in a public area of the reception unless there's some kind of access agreement for urgent need.
Once back, we continued into Colmore Row and as normal.
Very odd.
Having stopped right outside Primark an indeed directly opposite Moor Street Station I would have thought either of their loos would have been quicker than getting stuck in extra traffic all the way up the top end of Corporation Street.
Got off at my stop at Grove Lane to note the service showing 31 late on the ticket screen.
I guess this illustrates the paucity of suitable public loos in Birmingham. Yes, there are loos generally available to the public albeit inside private property such as shopping centres, department stores and rail stations. But no truly public facilities.
Due to a crash involving the Police neat to Snow Hill the 12, 13, 74, 101 and 16 are diverted. The 12, 13 and 74 are going James Watt Queensway, Dale End, Corporation Street to Priory Expressway. I was on the 74 earlier and that is the way we went. Not sure which way the 101 or 16 are going
Hagley rd services livery street ode square then back to colmore row
Darlaston Road is Walsall closed due to a crash so 34, 37 and 39 diverted Bescot Crescent Axletree way and Park Lane. 39 also diverting through Rough Hay although a few buses are still serving Stafford Road
Eh?
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1736280084850389310
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1736280082186903625
:huh:
997's going up Greenholm Road in both directions.
Due to a crash in Hill Top 79's are diverting both ways Church Lane and Heath Lane, looks like 3 possibly 4 79's all caught in the crash and a 44 5409 and 4841 were one's I saw with one in front Maybe one in front of that
Due to an incident on church lane handsworth, the 74 was diverted.
Diversion was as followed,
Ninevah road, Wandsworth New Road, Lodger Road, Goodie Avenue and Whitmore Street.
Not so much a diversion but the 37 is unable to terminate in Willenhall as Lower Lichfield Street is closed so it is terminating Stringes Lane no idea where that is Turning around. If I'm right Stringes Lane is part of the road that goes from Sandbeds Road to Morrisons in Willenhall and becomes Stringes Lane after Crossroads Cafe and the former Elm Park Tavern Pub
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 21, 2023, 12:36:20 PMNot so much a diversion but the 37 is unable to terminate in Willenhall as Lower Lichfield Street is closed so it is terminating Stringes Lane no idea where that is Turning around. If I'm right Stringes Lane is part of the road that goes from Sandbeds Road to Morrisons in Willenhall and becomes Stringes Lane after Crossroads Cafe and the former Elm Park Tavern Pub
Good job you flagged that, as Ive just checked the 326 on Bustimes & thats going down to Shepwell Green & following the 529 route!
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 19, 2023, 09:57:37 PMDue to an incident on church lane handsworth, the 74 was diverted.
Diversion was as followed,
Ninevah road, Wandsworth New Road, Lodger Road, Goodie Avenue and Whitmore Street.
Is the 74 still being diverted?
Quote from: Jay71 on December 21, 2023, 01:29:45 PMIs the 74 still being diverted?
I don't think so, I believe it's normal line of route now, although I've seen a few 74s today 2 or 3 of them with 74 Dudley or 74 Birmingham *service on diversion* *acquire with driver* possibly got the wrong blinds on.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 21, 2023, 01:54:11 PMI don't think so, I believe it's normal line of route now, although I've seen a few 74s today 2 or 3 of them with 74 Dudley or 74 Birmingham *service on diversion* *acquire with driver* possibly got the wrong blinds on.
On diversion due to a fire at a property on Soho Hill.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/man-dies-and-four-rescued-after-fire-rips-through-soho-hill-building/ar-AA1lKf2D
Quote from: Westy on December 21, 2023, 01:17:54 PMGood job you flagged that, as Ive just checked the 326 on Bustimes & thats going down to Shepwell Green & following the 529 route!
It Might be reopen now idea why it Is closed.
Quote from: 2206 on December 21, 2023, 01:56:20 PMOn diversion due to a fire at a property on Soho Hill.
https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/newsbirmingham/man-dies-and-four-rescued-after-fire-rips-through-soho-hill-building/ar-AA1lKf2D
Again... this isn't the first time a property has been on fire this year there.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 21, 2023, 02:50:38 PMAgain... this isn't the first time a property has been on fire this year there.
Was on Diversion due to badly parked card eairler going down Hamstead Road yeah this Building Fire happened on Monday it was fatal and the building could collapse. It reminds me of the BOAK Building fire that closed Bridgeman Street so the 38 had to follow the 34 as far as the road opposite Corporation Street down to the Manor that way before coming back on itself and to Walsall it went up to the Manor then back on itself to join the Wednesbury Road. So there was two diversions on the 74 eairler Badly Parked Cars and Soho Hill still being closed
Appears the 37 was/is on diversion due to a Building Fire on Lower Lichfield Street
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 21, 2023, 03:52:55 PMWas on Diversion due to badly parked card eairler going down Hamstead Road yeah this Building Fire happened on Monday it was fatal and the building could collapse. It reminds me of the BOAK Building fire that closed Bridgeman Street so the 38 had to follow the 34 as far as the road opposite Corporation Street down to the Manor that way before coming back on itself and to Walsall it went up to the Manor then back on itself to join the Wednesbury Road. So there was two diversions on the 74 eairler Badly Parked Cars and Soho Hill still being closed
Appears the 37 was/is on diversion due to a Building Fire on Lower Lichfield Street
Just spotted a Scania displaying 37E Lodge Farm on Sandbeds Road, past Lodge Farm!
As regards the 326, it was able to serve the Lion Hotel(Dominos), by using Hall St(which most drivers do anyway!), then going past Morrisons garage onto Wood Street then back onto normal route.
Is there any reason why the 37 couldn't go past the Morrisons garage like the 326, to serve its usual Willenhall stop?
Quote from: Westy on December 21, 2023, 04:15:45 PMJust spotted a Scania displaying 37E Lodge Farm on Sandbeds Road, past Lodge Farm!
As regards the 326, it was able to serve the Lion Hotel(Dominos), by using Hall St(which most drivers do anyway!), then going past Morrisons garage onto Wood Street then back onto normal route.
Is there any reason why the 37 couldn't go past the Morrisons garage like the 326, to serve its usual Willenhall stop?
No idea maybe Fire Engines were blocking it as the 326 was diverted eairer but when I said it may be over it was using the normal route with the 37 not using it. It says it was terminating at Stringes Lane I think looking at Bustimes St Anne's Road was it where it turned around 2144 is on the 37 nearest to Willenhall so if that uses the normal route then it is over. The 37's were running late due to the Fire so the 37E to Lodge Farm perhaps making up time. Or maybe it was turning around at Sandbeds Road to head back. I walked to Willenhall in the end so I didn't see if the 37's could have served there stop.
Still closed It is closed between Middle Peice Way and Church Lane this is according to WM Travel so Must have been a big fire
The 37 is now diverted til the 4th January due to this fire creating an Unsafe Structure so it is now diverted From Sandbeds Road, Clarkes Lane, Walsall Road, Middle Peice Way and Lower Lichfield Street Normal Line of Route
37 To Walsall
Reverse Of Above
So the 326 will presumably be diverted to.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 21, 2023, 06:59:24 PMThe 37 is now diverted til the 4th January due to this fire creating an Unsafe Structure so it is now diverted From Sandbeds Road, Clarkes Lane, Walsall Road, Middle Peice Way and Lower Lichfield Street Normal Line of Route
37 To Walsall
Reverse Of Above
So the 326 will presumably be diverted to.
It'll be interesting to see how they divert the 326 then, as they used an E200 today down Wood St & surely the regular Nx Walsall vehicles arent that much bigger surely?
Quote from: Westy on December 21, 2023, 07:57:08 PMIt'll be interesting to see how they divert the 326 then, as they used an E200 today down Wood St & surely the regular Nx Walsall vehicles arent that much bigger surely?
There was an E200 on the 37 today and Omnilinks and A B7RLE came on later, with it being festive Timetable B7's will probably more common on the 37 they are longer than Solo's. Not sure about Omnilink's.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 21, 2023, 01:54:11 PMI don't think so, I believe it's normal line of route now, although I've seen a few 74s today 2 or 3 of them with 74 Dudley or 74 Birmingham *service on diversion* *acquire with driver* possibly got the wrong blinds on.
Still on diversion. Caught one earlier tonight
Quote from: Jay71 on December 21, 2023, 09:28:44 PMStill on diversion. Caught one earlier tonight
Oh gkd
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 21, 2023, 08:29:14 PMThere was an E200 on the 37 today and Omnilinks and A B7RLE came on later, with it being festive Timetable B7's will probably more common on the 37 they are longer than Solo's. Not sure about Omnilink's.
326 still using Wood St, according to Bustimes. (And confirmed later by me!)
74's are still on diversion,
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 22, 2023, 04:09:45 PM74's are still on diversion,
Yes The Building is unsafe The A41 is still closed. It will probably be closed for the rest of the year.
Due to an Incident on Bloxwhich High Street 31/X51 Diverting from Somerfield Road Elmore Green Road, Sandbank Normal Line Of Route
32 Somerfield Road, Elmore Green Road, Sandbank, Lichfield Road Normal Line Of Route
To Walsall only
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 22, 2023, 06:42:16 PMYes The Building is unsafe The A41 is still closed. It will probably be closed for the rest of the year.
Oh really, I seen blue lights there as we went on diversion.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 22, 2023, 07:48:19 PMOh really, I seen blue lights there as we went on diversion.
Yeah probably Police or Firefighters maintaining the closure. They always have Blue Lights pn occasionally Red
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 22, 2023, 07:44:43 PMDue to an Incident on Bloxwhich High Street 31/X51 Diverting from Somerfield Road Elmore Green Road, Sandbank Normal Line Of Route
32 Somerfield Road, Elmore Green Road, Sandbank, Lichfield Road Normal Line Of Route
To Walsall only
Hmmm, wonder whats happened there then?
(They only remember my road exists, when its a diversion, out of service or training the drivers!)
94/95 were diverting earlier this afternoon in both direrctions
Washwood Heath Road, Aston Church Road, Heartlands Parkway, Bromford Lane, Drews Lane, Washwood Heath Road.
https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-4618#journeys/519038679
Quote from: Westy on December 22, 2023, 10:18:20 PMHmmm, wonder whats happened there then?
(They only remember my road exists, when its a diversion, out of service or training the drivers!)
Didn't see anything about what happened I assume a Crash or something
Due to a Crash on Green Lane involving a bus and car the 70/70A and also probably the 69 they are diverted from Walsall Stafford Street, Court Lane, Blue Lane West, Holyhedge Lane, Bentley Lane, Reedswood Way, Reedswood Sainsburys Normal Line of Route
To Walsall Reverse Of Above.
What happened last night on the By pass in small heath as X1 X2 came down green lane
For some reason 74s are still following the football diversion even though the road is now clear, leaving Birmingham road without buses for a while a lot of people are waiting for buses.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 26, 2023, 06:03:41 PMFor some reason 74s are still following the football diversion even though the road is now clear, leaving Birmingham road without buses for a while a lot of people are waiting for buses.
I go to every West Brom home game and it clearly states on the bus stops along Birmingham Road 'no buses for upto 90 minutes after the end of the game'. Today's match finished about 5pm so you messaging that at 6:03pm is still within that 90 minute window. Any passengers waiting clearly cannot read the VERY LARGE TEXT stating this on the bus stop!
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 26, 2023, 06:03:41 PMFor some reason 74s are still following the football diversion even though the road is now clear, leaving Birmingham road without buses for a while a lot of people are waiting for buses.
You do realise it was a Sold out Hawthorns, the Fans may have cleared but Traffic probably hadn't it is closed 90 minutes after a game. It wasn't 90 minutes. And How do you know it was clear there was 26K assuming Norwich brought a full allocation at the Ground. I ay no expert but 26K don't disperse in 1 hour. The Main core has but the Car Traffic and a lot of Pedestrains further down and the Visiting Fans will need to be cleared by the Police. The Albion takes exceptionally long with J1 of the M5 being a nightmare
Quote from: j789 on December 26, 2023, 06:39:10 PMI go to every West Brom home game and it clearly states on the bus stops along Birmingham Road 'no buses for upto 90 minutes after the end of the game'. Today's match finished about 5pm so you messaging that at 6:03pm is still within that 90 minute window. Any passengers waiting clearly cannot read the VERY LARGE TEXT stating this on the bus stop!
The posters have been taken down now for a start because I don't know if you realised my username I do go to the games too, I know about diversion but when 74s are going up sometimes they radio to say it's clear.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 26, 2023, 06:47:34 PMYou do realise it was a Sold out Hawthorns, the Fans may have cleared but Traffic probably hadn't it is closed 90 minutes after a game. It wasn't 90 minutes. And How do you know it was clear there was 26K assuming Norwich brought a full allocation at the Ground. I ay no expert but 26K don't disperse in 1 hour. The Main core has but the Car Traffic and a lot of Pedestrains further down and the Visiting Fans will need to be cleared by the Police. The Albion takes exceptionally long with J1 of the M5 being a nightmare
Yes, I do realise it's a sell out, not sure if you have read my username but I would of thought that was a big give away that I'm a West Bromwich Albion fan, I know it was clear because I was there, all Norwich coaches was cleared and on the motorway, motorway was also clear and running smoothly some buses went on diversion when it wasent really necessary.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 26, 2023, 07:04:45 PMYes, I do realise it's a sell out, not sure if you have read my username but I would of thought that was a big give away that I'm a West Bromwich Albion fan, I know it was clear because I was there, all Norwich coaches was cleared and on the motorway, motorway was also clear and running smoothly some buses went on diversion when it wasent really necessary.
It is necessary to get all traffic away safely and then to reopen Halfords Lane and let the Traffic away safely. It's been done for years and it works. They might want the Albion Players to leave without hassle. It is to manage Traffic and to not overwhelm the M5 as the Fans are let out slowly.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 26, 2023, 07:13:33 PMIt is necessary to get all traffic away safely and then to reopen Halfords Lane and let the Traffic away safely. It's been done for years and it works. They might want the Albion Players to leave without hassle. It is to manage Traffic and to not overwhelm the M5 as the Fans are let out slowly.
Halfords lane was opened, coaches on Halfords lane was cleared, everything was fine.
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 26, 2023, 07:18:13 PMHalfords lane was opened, coaches on Halfords lane was cleared, everything was fine.
It has always been the way it might be to make sure it is clear. You Don't know If away fans like Millwall could being kept behind. I assume NX get clearance from the Police. It will be the same when we play Aldershot even if there is 6,000. It's happened for years and I assume the Police control the Buses or at least inform NX when it is over
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on December 26, 2023, 09:56:56 PMIt has always been the way it might be to make sure it is clear. You Don't know If away fans like Millwall could being kept behind. I assume NX get clearance from the Police. It will be the same when we play Aldershot even if there is 6,000. It's happened for years and I assume the Police control the Buses or at least inform NX when it is over
Yes, teams like millwall yes, but today it was a game against Norwich, millwall just like to cause chaos, they smashed up the metro stop I'm sure, I just think maybe a mobile inspector could be on Birmingham road on match days like they did with the St George's day parades, then when the NX inspector thinks it's clear and safe then to send a radio call out to allow buses to serve the Birmingham road again, because I think sometimes they stay on diversion longer than they should and with them running late means the Birmingham road to West Brom are left without services for a while,
Quote from: Wba_lad on December 26, 2023, 10:10:06 PMYes, teams like millwall yes, but today it was a game against Norwich, millwall just like to cause chaos, they smashed up the metro stop I'm sure, I just think maybe a mobile inspector could be on Birmingham road on match days like they did with the St George's day parades, then when the NX inspector thinks it's clear and safe then to send a radio call out to allow buses to serve the Birmingham road again, because I think sometimes they stay on diversion longer than they should and with them running late means the Birmingham road to West Brom are left without services for a while,
And there is notices on the Bus Stop, most Albion Fans walk back into West Brom even me when I go and I have to get the 79. If I miss it I go for a quick Pint and then go wait Five Minutes for it of a Night or Sunday
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/smoke-plume-live-kingstanding-factory-28352600
Does this affect routes in Kingstanding, I'm sure the 997 runs near or down Shady Lane
Quotehttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/smoke-plume-live-kingstanding-factory-28352600
Does this affect routes in Kingstanding, I'm sure the 997 runs near or down Shady Lane
Shouldn't have affected the 997 or any other route as that factory is on the far end of Shade Lane after the 997 turns off onto Oscott School Lane. No buses use the top end of Shady Lane
Quote from: John on December 27, 2023, 05:54:53 PMShouldn't have affected the 997 or any other route as that factory is on the far end of Shade Lane after the 997 turns off onto Oscott School Lane. No buses use the top end of Shady Lane
Ah right I don't really know the 997 route I know it goes down Shady Lane as I remember seeing something about it.
Buses into Halesowen from earls high school end on diversion emergency gas works on the bend by the church
Pensnett buses x10 9 19
Was the X51 on diversion earlier today? Looked like they were going down the walsall road tonight about 630pm, and along old route and missing out MacArthur Glenn
Quote from: Bob on January 03, 2024, 11:28:11 PMWas the X51 on diversion earlier today? Looked like they were going down the walsall road tonight about 630pm, and along old route and missing out MacArthur Glenn
I had read something a couple of days ago about that but thought it was for that day for a few hours due to a crash. Maybe it was Roadworks
Coombes Lane/Road in Halesowen closed due to a fatality from Orchard Road to Blackheath is there anything that goes that way as I assume there diverted.
There has been a incident at Sandwell and Dudley, not too sure what has happened but 3s and 4s are on diversion, towards West Bromwich left onto fountain lane, onto West Bromwich street onto oldbury road right onto Albion road, right onto Brandon way left onto Bromford lane and normal line of route and reverse order towards oldbury.
Quote from: Wba_lad on January 05, 2024, 01:46:22 PMThere has been a incident at Sandwell and Dudley, not too sure what has happened but 3s and 4s are on diversion, towards West Bromwich left onto fountain lane, onto West Bromwich street onto oldbury road right onto Albion road, right onto Brandon way left onto Bromford lane and normal line of route and reverse order towards oldbury.
Google maps is showing a crash on Bromford Road, between Credenda Road and Cornwalls Road.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 05, 2024, 01:52:55 PMGoogle maps is showing a crash on Bromford Road, between Credenda Road and Cornwalls Road.
Doesn't the 4 go down Coombes Lane to if so that's two diversions
Just out lf curiosity I was considering going to Birmingham on the 74 the other day I noticed it said On diversion I do know why and I know it is still closed does it stop along that route to pick up passengers or just let them off
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 05, 2024, 02:01:11 PMDoesn't the 4 go down Coombes Lane to if so that's two diversions
Just out lf curiosity I was considering going to Birmingham on the 74 the other day I noticed it said On diversion I do know why and I know it is still closed does it stop along that route to pick up passengers or just let them off
The 4 don't but the 4H does.
With the 74 yes they are supposed to serve bus stops along the route weather it is to board or alight passengers. There is a poster on the running board saying driver must look out for passengers at bus stops along the diversion.
They have demolished the building on Soho Hill and so the 74 should return to it's normal route Tommorrow, as for the 37 also affected by an unsafe building that is January 12th typically The E&S reporting on the matter a week or two late though they got the source of the NX twitter page there is also a diversion again on the 74 coming up between 9AM and 4PM on two days for Manhole Repairs on New Road? It must be near Birmingham. I'll figure out where it is and then put the diversion I've seen
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 05, 2024, 07:28:52 PMThey have demolished the building on Soho Hill and so the 74 should return to it's normal route Tommorrow, as for the 37 also affected by an unsafe building that is January 12th typically The E&S reporting on the matter a week or two late though they got the source of the NX twitter page there is also a diversion again on the 74 coming up between 9AM and 4PM on two days for Manhole Repairs on New Road? It must be near Birmingham. I'll figure out where it is and then put the diversion I've seen
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/willenhall/2024/01/05/willenhall-road-to-stay-closed-indefinitely-after-roof-tiles-fall-from-building/
It's more laughable that it is a "Plus" article you have to subscribe to in order to read it.
The diversion at Sandwell and Dudley affecting 3, 3A, 4 and 4M, the road has reopened and routes are now normal line of route.
Quote from: ellspurs on January 05, 2024, 07:36:49 PMhttps://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/walsall/willenhall/2024/01/05/willenhall-road-to-stay-closed-indefinitely-after-roof-tiles-fall-from-building/
It's more laughable that it is a "Plus" article you have to subscribe to in order to read it.
It annoys me that that the media seems to think Nx is the only operator in the area, as there's no mention of Diamond's 326, which uses the same route!
Oh, & there's no mention on the TfWm site either.
Quote from: Westy on January 06, 2024, 07:01:01 AMIt annoys me that that the media seems to think Nx is the only operator in the area, as there's no mention of Diamond's 326, which uses the same route!
Oh, & there's no mention on the TfWm site either.
Didn't you say that the Diamond 326 was using Wood Street and just avoiding that section therefore still serving the road. Whereas NX are avoiding it completely.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 06, 2024, 11:07:59 AMDidn't you say that the Diamond 326 was using Wood Street and just avoiding that section therefore still serving the road. Whereas NX are avoiding it completely.
Apart from one day this week, when it did another route onto the Stringes Lane area, yes.
(Thursday, as it was a E200, not a Solo!)
Quote from: Westy on January 06, 2024, 12:25:03 PMApart from one day this week, when it did another route onto the Stringes Lane area, yes.
(Thursday, as it was a E200, not a Solo!)
Therefore the E&S probably quoted NX Twitter as they mentioned it but they could have still asked if Diamond were doing a diversion.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 06, 2024, 01:49:43 PMTherefore the E&S probably quoted NX Twitter as they mentioned it but they could have still asked if Diamond were doing a diversion.
Do they know the 326 exists?
Suspect not.
Quote from: Westy on January 06, 2024, 02:07:39 PMDo they know the 326 exists?
Suspect not.
Only if NX ran it
Quote from: Westy on January 06, 2024, 02:07:39 PMDo they know the 326 exists?
Suspect not.
Why would the Express & Star be expected to know every route?
They know what they are told by the operators
Quote from: Tony on January 07, 2024, 11:45:07 AMWhy would the Express & Star be expected to know every route?
They know what they are told by the operators
You would've thought Diamond might have mentioned something themselves, on their own social media as well!
I know I 'piggy backed' on the Nx post at the time, to ask Diamond what was happening, but I don't recall seeing a reply.
NX haven't mentioned a diversion for the 74 despite the Albion being at home it isn't a sell out probably about 10K but I am assuming it is on diversion.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 07, 2024, 01:58:14 PMNX have mentioned a diversion for the 74 despite the Albion being at home it isn't a sell out probably about 10K but I am assuming it is on diversion.
Yes it will most likely be on diversion as it is on all home games.
This morning I got the 1044 34 service from Darlaston to Willenhall. Got close to Morrissons, Willenhall. Then had to turn around because some road was closed. Are drivers allowed to reverse without a supervisor present. I wonder why the closure wasn't mentioned on his running board.
Quote from: Jay71 on January 10, 2024, 07:10:08 PMThis morning I got the 1044 34 service from Darlaston to Willenhall. Got close to Morrissons, Willenhall. Then had to turn around because some road was closed. Are drivers allowed to reverse without a supervisor present. I wonder why the closure wasn't mentioned on his running board.
I gather you was on a 37. That road has been closed since before Christmas due to an unstable building after a fire.
Quote from: Jay71 on January 10, 2024, 07:10:08 PMThis morning I got the 1044 34 service from Darlaston to Willenhall. Got close to Morrissons, Willenhall. Then had to turn around because some road was closed. Are drivers allowed to reverse without a supervisor present. I wonder why the closure wasn't mentioned on his running board.
37 and it should be Lower Lichfield Street has been closed for a while due to an unsafe structure I'm sure it was either due to reopen this week but maybe delayed. He driver should have continued along Sandbeds Road onto Clarks Road then onto Walsall Street then Middle Peice Way to normal line of route
Quote from: PB50 on January 10, 2024, 07:27:38 PMI gather you was on a 37. That road has been closed since before Christmas due to an unstable building after a fire.
It said Building Fire but I've also heard it was due to the Wind blowing the roof tiles off but that it has happened again as it was due to reopen
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 10, 2024, 07:28:27 PM37 and it should be Lower Lichfield Street has been closed for a while due to an unsafe structure I'm sure it was either due to reopen this week but maybe delayed. He driver should have continued along Sandbeds Road onto Clarks Road then onto Walsall Street then Middle Peice Way to normal line of route
He turned around and went on to the Wolverhampton Rd. Followed a 529 for a short while.
If he got close to Morrisons, I'm surprised he didn't let the passengers off, to make their own way across?
How did he get to the Wolverhampton Road from there?
Did he go back to Sandbeds Road / Clarkes Lane & come into Willenhall that way, as per the diversion, or use a side street between Stringes Lane & Walsall St, as that is what my 326 did last Thursday, probably as it was a E200 instead of a Solo, which has been using Wood Street?
Yesterday the 23 and 24 were using Bath Row instead of Broad Street due to an incident on Suffold Street Queensway
97 DIVERSION:
Friday 12th January 2024, 19:00-05:00 hrs
Great Barr Street will be closed from Watery Lane Middleway to Liverpool Street for Highway Works.
Service 97 to City
Garrison Lane, at Garrison Circus 1st exit Watery Lane Middleway, then at Bordesley Circus 4th exit, Coventry Road, right Digbeth High Street to normal line of route.
Service 97 from City - Reverse of above
Due to a Police Incident on Dudley Street the 74 is diverted both ways via the Black Country New Road
Interesting and highly unusual diversion in place at the moment due to what looks like some sort of accident / police incident on Lordswood Road close to Harborne Leisure Centre.
24s are currently diverting via War Lane and Fellows Lane to rejoin Court Oak Road. I did a double-take seeing 2 Platinums coming down Fellows Lane while another was waiting for them so it could travel up. I've seen a midi bus use that road before when the 636/19 etc have been on diversion in the past but never a double deck.
Meanwhile 6139 had to do a 3 point turn of sorts at the Harborne Leisure Centre stop to avoid being caught up in the incident, and continue down War Lane.
Quote from: Mike K on January 15, 2024, 01:02:53 PMInteresting and highly unusual diversion in place at the moment due to what looks like some sort of accident / police incident on Lordswood Road close to Harborne Leisure Centre.
24s are currently diverting via War Lane and Fellows Lane to rejoin Court Oak Road. I did a double-take seeing 2 Platinums coming down Fellows Lane while another was waiting for them so it could travel up. I've seen a midi bus use that road before when the 636/19 etc have been on diversion in the past but never a double deck.
Meanwhile 6139 had to do a 3 point turn of sorts at the Harborne Leisure Centre stop to avoid being caught up in the incident, and continue down War Lane.
Google Maps lists it as an Accident logo so Possible Accident
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 15, 2024, 03:44:37 PMGoogle Maps lists it as an Accident logo so Possible Accident
It's a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a van. Thoughts are with those involved and injured.
I'm surprised the 24s are still using Fellows Lane, I thought the diversion might have changed to Tennal Road. There's a school for special needs children on Fellows Lane and it's not easy to get through at school finishing time due to parking. My kids have just got home from their school and told me that Fellows Lane was at a standstill with four 24s trying to get through.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/harborne-crash-live-after-serious-28449483
Incident between a person and a van.
Quote from: Mike K on January 15, 2024, 01:02:53 PMInteresting and highly unusual diversion in place at the moment due to what looks like some sort of accident / police incident on Lordswood Road close to Harborne Leisure Centre.
24s are currently diverting via War Lane and Fellows Lane to rejoin Court Oak Road. I did a double-take seeing 2 Platinums coming down Fellows Lane while another was waiting for them so it could travel up. I've seen a midi bus use that road before when the 636/19 etc have been on diversion in the past but never a double deck.
Meanwhile 6139 had to do a 3 point turn of sorts at the Harborne Leisure Centre stop to avoid being caught up in the incident, and continue down War Lane.
I must say that I also did a double take once I saw a 48 on California Way and going down West Boulevard!
I do hope all involved in the incident are okay.
Quote from: mesub on January 15, 2024, 05:19:29 PMI must say that I also did a double take once I saw a 48 on California Way and going down West Boulevard!
I do hope all involved in the incident are okay.
Sadly a woman in her 80s has died.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/woman-pedestrian-killed-harborne-collision-28451175
It looks like the road may have only recently reopened after over 5 hours so a fatality seemed the inevitable outcome. Very sad indeed.
Crash eairler on the Soho Road saw the 74 diverted up Oxhill Road
29 is diverted due to Emergency Road Works on Ross Road both directions Harden Road Bloxwhich Road. Also due X51 is diverted in Cannock I saw eairler due to Roadworks
Standoff in Kingstanding affecting the 33 and 96
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/kingstanding-siege-live-armed-man-28456024
40 (West Bromwich to Wednesbury) is diverted looks like it's going up the 11 route from Wednesbury till where the 11A comes out then turns right follows it down then turns left and then normal line of route.
Quote from: Wba_lad on January 16, 2024, 06:28:57 PM40 (West Bromwich to Wednesbury) is diverted looks like it's going up the 11 route from Wednesbury till where the 11A comes out then turns right follows it down then turns left and then normal line of route.
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/wednesbury/2024/01/16/bus-service-diverted-due-to-police-incident-in-wednesbury/
Shooting On Crankhall Lane
Due to the police incident on the 40 route (West Bromwich to Wednesbury) looks like there has been 3 different diversions tonight but only one was if you look at 818 on bus times you can see on one of the trips I think it went down into friar park then back up from where it came to then go down hall green road come out onto the 47 route and followed it into Wednesbury, and on one of the trips it did the simple diversion which I thought would of just been the main and easiest diversion going straight down Crankhall lane, only other thing I could of thought of why theve gone on different diversions because of the nature of the incident some may be aware, that West Midlands police have contacted National express and diamond bus and told them to avoid that part for the time being I'm not too sure.
Quote from: Wba_lad on January 16, 2024, 10:25:11 PMDue to the police incident on the 40 route (West Bromwich to Wednesbury) looks like there has been 3 different diversions tonight but only one was if you look at 818 on bus times you can see on one of the trips I think it went down into friar park then back up from where it came to then go down hall green road come out onto the 47 route and followed it into Wednesbury, and on one of the trips it did the simple diversion which I thought would of just been the main and easiest diversion going straight down Crankhall lane, only other thing I could of thought of why theve gone on different diversions because of the nature of the incident some may be aware, that West Midlands police have contacted National express and diamond bus and told them to avoid that part for the time being I'm not too sure.
Is was due to this:
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/wednesbury/2024/01/16/bus-service-diverted-due-to-police-incident-in-wednesbury/
Quote from: winston on January 17, 2024, 01:03:31 AMIs was due to this:
https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/sandwell/wednesbury/2024/01/16/bus-service-diverted-due-to-police-incident-in-wednesbury/
Yes I know, I live by the area,
40 is still on diversion
40 service now normal line of route
Police Incident has closed Caldmore Road so 4/4H/4M diverting both directions Via Corporation Street
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 19, 2024, 06:54:44 PMPolice Incident has closed Caldmore Road so 4/4H/4M diverting both directions Via Corporation Street
Couldn't have lasted very long because it was open at 8 tonight. Also buses were stuck near the bottom of Caldmore Rd when it was cordoned off. This was due to a shop window being targeted by a gun shot from what I hear.
Quote from: Mike K on January 15, 2024, 05:33:06 PMSadly a woman in her 80s has died.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/woman-pedestrian-killed-harborne-collision-28451175
It looks like the road may have only recently reopened after over 5 hours so a fatality seemed the inevitable outcome. Very sad indeed.
The final word on this :
Charmian Abrahams: Crossroads actress, 96, killed by delivery van - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68037151?at_medium=social&at_format=link&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_link_id=86F262C0-B711-11EE-9074-ADDB413A1DFE&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_Radio_WM&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_campaign_type=owned&fbclid=IwAR1DXbJGZ4lhfeQleNHb2JkHiuCUxvYHmFdt9YVeGPQCk8wIyDHm7OyNnRg)
Do any of our 'older' viewers remember her?
Quote from: PB50 on January 19, 2024, 10:03:32 PMCouldn't have lasted very long because it was open at 8 tonight. Also buses were stuck near the bottom of Caldmore Rd when it was cordoned off. This was due to a shop window being targeted by a gun shot from what I hear.
Yeah it was due to a Shooting nothing surprises me in Carma let alone Walsall anymore
Quote from: Westy on January 19, 2024, 10:42:54 PMThe final word on this :
Charmian Abrahams: Crossroads actress, 96, killed by delivery van - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68037151?at_medium=social&at_format=link&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_link_id=86F262C0-B711-11EE-9074-ADDB413A1DFE&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_Radio_WM&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_campaign_type=owned&fbclid=IwAR1DXbJGZ4lhfeQleNHb2JkHiuCUxvYHmFdt9YVeGPQCk8wIyDHm7OyNnRg)
Do any of our 'older' viewers remember her?
I remember when Big Centre TV that became made in Birmingham TV that is now Talk TV Birmingham the only Brum thing Is the local news. It used to show Crossroads.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 20, 2024, 01:13:29 AMI remember when Big Centre TV that became made in Birmingham TV that is now Talk TV Birmingham the only Brum thing Is the local news. It used to show Crossroads.
But it didnt get to her episodes for various reasons, which are outside this forum's remit!
Quote from: Westy on January 20, 2024, 10:47:17 AMBut it didnt get to her episodes for various reasons, which are outside this forum's remit!
To be honest I never really watched it as I was to young to know what it was. But sad loss anyway.
Back On Topic
2,3,4,4A,5 and 6 all diverted due to Protestors walking to Birmingham City Centre
Quote from: Westy on January 19, 2024, 10:42:54 PMThe final word on this :
Charmian Abrahams: Crossroads actress, 96, killed by delivery van - BBC News (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-68037151?at_medium=social&at_format=link&at_ptr_name=facebook_page&at_link_id=86F262C0-B711-11EE-9074-ADDB413A1DFE&at_bbc_team=editorial&at_link_origin=BBC_Radio_WM&at_link_type=web_link&at_campaign=Social_Flow&at_campaign_type=owned&fbclid=IwAR1DXbJGZ4lhfeQleNHb2JkHiuCUxvYHmFdt9YVeGPQCk8wIyDHm7OyNnRg)
Do any of our 'older' viewers remember her?
Mavis Hooper. Great actress in the 80's. Shame.
Quote from: PB50 on January 21, 2024, 09:34:40 AMMavis Hooper. Great actress in the 80's. Shame.
Back on subject please. No idea how the diversions thread has got this
Quote from: Tony on January 21, 2024, 09:40:49 AMBack on subject please. No idea how the diversions thread has got this
To be honest, I only put it on for context, but I did try to shut it down twice!
Quote from: Westy on January 21, 2024, 12:12:21 PMTo be honest, I only put it on for context, but I did try to shut it down twice!
I mentioned the Stratford Services being diverted to try and bring it back
Wolverhampton Road West is closed between 7PM until 5AM each night till Friday as a result the 529 is diverted both ways Bloxwhich Lane, Churchill Road, Queen Elizabeth Aveune in Both directions.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 22, 2024, 07:56:56 PMWolverhampton Road West is closed between 7PM until 5AM each night till Friday as a result the 529 is diverted both ways Bloxwhich Lane, Churchill Road, Queen Elizabeth Aveune in Both directions.
Let's see if they stick to 5am then?
Hagley road services that go via Quinton area tonight on diversion in and around brandhall area
Not sure whether to add this link to this thread or not, but it has the potential to cause a bit of grief certainly in the Hawthorns area.
https://www.facebook.com/100064499962113/posts/pfbid0P6SUL5B66UBR98j7xjmBXk4s8h8JDf3pkvi2bQXG9fXCWCAFsfAwHugDqNas7f3Al/
Quote from: Westy on January 27, 2024, 11:43:15 PMNot sure whether to add this link to this thread or not, but it has the potential to cause a bit of grief certainly in the Hawthorns area.
https://www.facebook.com/100064499962113/posts/pfbid0P6SUL5B66UBR98j7xjmBXk4s8h8JDf3pkvi2bQXG9fXCWCAFsfAwHugDqNas7f3Al/
Nothing to do with diverting buses.
https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates
Has NX decide not to post their diversions via X exclusively? I don't remember when the West Midlands side has this many diversions showing on its page.
Considering the scenes inside the Hawthorns I expect the 74 to be diverted for a lot longer today. As it could Kick off again outside.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 28, 2024, 02:28:43 PMConsidering the scenes inside the Hawthorns I expect the 74 to be diverted for a lot longer today. As it could Kick off again outside.
Now normal line of route
Quote from: ellspurs on January 28, 2024, 09:30:33 AMhttps://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates
Has NX decide not to post their diversions via X exclusively? I don't remember when the West Midlands side has this many diversions showing on its page.
The trouble now with X/Twitter is that it has become a 'closed shop' where only registered users can view content there.
They will now have to consider the fact that not everyone is on Twitter/X, so important diversion details should be posted on their own website.
Bus operators will have to find new ways of effectively communicating updates to their passengers, as not everyone will want to sign up to Twitter/X just to get the latest bus updates.
Quote from: Stu on January 28, 2024, 04:34:55 PMThe trouble now with X/Twitter is that it has become a 'closed shop' where only registered users can view content there.
They will now have to consider the fact that not everyone is on Twitter/X, so important diversion details should be posted on their own website.
Bus operators will have to find new ways of effectively communicating updates to their passengers, as not everyone will want to sign up to Twitter/X just to get the latest bus updates.
To be fair, Threads hasn't set the world alight either & Next Door, which I've mentioned before on this forum, is 'too local' for NX's needs in my opinion!
The 4, 4M, 3 and 3A are all diverting between oldbury and West Bromwich only towards West Bromwich, towards oldbury normal line of route.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1751946027404263915?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
First time I've heard of a service being diverted due to a Funeral service. Of the top of my head the 34, 37, 39, 69, 79 and 529 all run past Cemetries and They have never been diverted due to a funeral proccesions. The 34/37/39 Is Fallings Heath on Walsall Road, 69 is Willenhall Lawn Cemetery, the 79 passes Bilston Cemetery just off the Bilston Road and the 529 passes Bentley Cemetery.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 29, 2024, 03:02:29 PMhttps://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1751946027404263915?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
First time I've heard of a service being diverted due to a Funeral service. Of the top of my head the 34, 37, 39, 69, 79 and 529 all run past Cemetries and They have never been diverted due to a funeral proccesions. The 34/37/39 Is Fallings Heath on Walsall Road, 69 is Willenhall Lawn Cemetery, the 79 passes Bilston Cemetery just off the Bilston Road and the 529 passes Bentley Cemetery.
Pn service 2/2A usually gets diverted due to funerals on nanny goat farm
And Wolverhampton Road West is closed again from today til Friday 2nd February between 7PM and 5AM so the 529 is doing it's usual diversion. Is this closure as it includes the Black Country Route still linked to J10. There constantly doing Roadworks down there. They started J10 2018/19
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 29, 2024, 06:11:22 PMAnd Wolverhampton Road West is closed again from today til Friday 2nd February between 7PM and 5AM so the 529 is doing it's usual diversion. Is this closure as it includes the Black Country Route still linked to J10. There constantly doing Roadworks down there. They started J10 2018/19
https://one.network/?tmi=GB29271135
Yup.
The current traffic order has an expiry date overall (for the j10 works) as the end of March. Hopefully they can stick to that one.
There is a diversion tomorrow ( Tuesday 30th January) and Wednesday 31st January on the 4 and 4M service, Walsall road will be closed from sandfeild road down to greenside way.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 29, 2024, 03:02:29 PMhttps://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1751946027404263915?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
First time I've heard of a service being diverted due to a Funeral service. Of the top of my head the 34, 37, 39, 69, 79 and 529 all run past Cemetries and They have never been diverted due to a funeral proccesions. The 34/37/39 Is Fallings Heath on Walsall Road, 69 is Willenhall Lawn Cemetery, the 79 passes Bilston Cemetery just off the Bilston Road and the 529 passes Bentley Cemetery.
Clearly you've never been to the 101 terminus, remember in covid the turning circle often got blocked due to funerals and the way people parked.
Quote from: Lukeee on January 29, 2024, 09:40:56 PMClearly you've never been to the 101 terminus, remember in covid the turning circle often got blocked due to funerals and the way people parked.
No nor local to me although I have Google streetviewed it so should have known that
Dudley Street in West Bromwich closed so the 74 in both directions Dudley Street, Phoneix Street, Black Country Nee Road. No idea why it is closed but I saw it was and my 74 went that way back to WB.
Due to an incident on Moor Street Queensway
Perry Barr Services are terminating at Priory Queensway
Stratford Services are terminating outside the Markets
61, 63 and the Bartley Green Services Terminating outside New Street or TK Maxx
The 16 is using NS8 to leave the City
Also Incident on Chapel Ash Island
Sees Services diverting Bath Road, St Andrews Ring Road, Waterloo Road so there going past Molienux
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 31, 2024, 01:44:00 PMDue to an incident on Moor Street Queensway
Perry Barr Services are terminating at Priory Queensway
Stratford Services are terminating outside the Markets
61, 63 and the Bartley Green Services Terminating outside New Street or TK Maxx
The 16 is using NS8 to leave the City
Also Incident on Chapel Ash Island
Sees Services diverting Bath Road, St Andrews Ring Road, Waterloo Road so there going past Molienux
97 was leaving via Jennens Road, ring road to Garrison Circus earlier.
Quote from: 2206 on January 31, 2024, 03:12:49 PM97 was leaving via Jennens Road, ring road to Garrison Circus earlier.
That was listed on NX Twitter unless it was paired with the 61 and 63
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on January 31, 2024, 01:44:00 PMDue to an incident on Moor Street Queensway
Perry Barr Services are terminating at Priory Queensway
Stratford Services are terminating outside the Markets
61, 63 and the Bartley Green Services Terminating outside New Street or TK Maxx
The 16 is using NS8 to leave the City
Also Incident on Chapel Ash Island
Sees Services diverting Bath Road, St Andrews Ring Road, Waterloo Road so there going past Molienux
Is the Moor St diversion likely to still be in effect come 8pm?
Quote from: MasterPlan on January 31, 2024, 05:45:32 PMIs the Moor St diversion likely to still be in effect come 8pm?
The diamond bus was cleared at 1pm so itll probably be over by then (and probably is now)
Quote from: EK40 on January 31, 2024, 06:07:13 PMThe diamond bus was cleared at 1pm so itll probably be over by then (and probably is now)
It reopened after the bus was moved about 14:00
Bearwood high street been closed all morning building fire
Police incident in Hamstead. Service 16 is Grove Lane to get to Soho Rd
X3,4,5 (& 110) have been diverted through boldmere (66 route) since the start of the week due to some works on Birmingham road.
the boldmere residents will be delighted that their bus between sutton and brum is now every 5 mins and double deck lol
WN 16 on Diversion around Wombourne due to Roadworks apparently missing Wombourne Out I assume the main stop and going up Giggerty Lane which I is the only street I know of in Wombourne due to both a former friend living down there and a family member
Due to roadworks until Friday 9th September on Stroud Aveune The 37 is diverted Birchtree Hollow, Bentley Lane, High Road, Sandbeds Road Normal Line Of Route
37 To Walsall
Reverse Of Above.
The Roadworks began today
All saints way is closed in one direction towards West Bromwich only, buses are being diverted around the back Sandwell hospital up Hallam street,
This is affecting services 4, 4H, 4M, 5, and the 40
11a/c diverting Church Road, Queens Road, Bordesley Green East. 9.30am - 3pm.
WN 16 diverting from Common Road via Giggety Lane and Planks Lane towards Wolverhampton only due to road closure in Gravel Hill.
Will the 89 be diverted via Queens Rd and Manor Rd as there are roadworks on Londonderry Lane?
Quote from: Rachvince53 on February 05, 2024, 04:06:38 PMWN 16 diverting from Common Road via Giggety Lane and Planks Lane towards Wolverhampton only due to road closure in Gravel Hill.
That's the one I had forgotten the rest of the diversion Route.
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 04, 2024, 11:48:22 AMAll saints way is closed in one direction towards West Bromwich only, buses are being diverted around the back Sandwell hospital up Hallam street,
This is affecting services 4, 4H, 4M, 5, and the 40
Was closed due to a man being hit by a van around by the Hospital I think. Unless the E&S was typically late reporting something just like they were with an incident by my house
14 diverting Stechford Lane, Washwood Heath Road, Sladefield Road earlier. Though I saw another one further up Washwood Heath Road to.
And 28 Cotterills Lane and Stechford Lane.
Broad st shut tram lorry rta
Quote from: 2206 on February 05, 2024, 03:04:06 PM11a/c diverting Church Road, Queens Road, Bordesley Green East. 9.30am - 3pm.
11a/c were also diverting Brook Lane, Wake Green Road earlier today.
94/95 diverting Drews Lane, Bromford Lane tonight.
Services 74, 4, 4H, 4M not serving West Bromwich bus station due to carriageway works, all stands from stand A to stand H are closed, there is a temporary bus stop on the road opposite billiard hall,
Services 3, 3A, 43 are using stand O from other side of the bus station.
I believe this is only happening today while works are happening.
Following the disaster that was the 4-way temporary lights at the High St / Harborne Park Road junction, Harborne High St is now closed outbound at that junction, so all services have been diverting from High St via Vivian Road and Harborne Park Rd to normal line of route for the past few days.
37 still on Diversion due to Resurfacing on Stroud Aveune. So still Birchtree Hollow, Bentley Lane, High Road, Sandbeds Road. Also had read but can't find the 529 on it's usual diversion due to Wolverhampton Road being closed again.
Due to a car fire on Birmingham Road the 51 and X51 are diverted Broadway, West Bromwich Road, Walstead Road
Aldridge Road services are using Walsall Road and Beeches Road inbound and outbound currently.
Darlaston Services on diversion
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1758570700263092622?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Bad car crash on Soho rd 74 on diversion via Hamstead rd
79 on diversion due to a police incident closing hill top and black lake.
Quote from: frostjay974 on February 18, 2024, 09:21:12 PMBad car crash on Soho rd 74 on diversion via Hamstead rd
From the photos and videos I have seen, the road won't be open anytime soon. The 74s will be on diversion untill at least tomorrow morning. From what I have read there have been four deaths. Some car came speeding down on the wrong side of the road, then hit a car and then multiple cars. Police are now investigating this incident. There is around 5 cars involved maybe more.
QuoteFrom the photos and videos I have seen, the road won't be open anytime soon. The 74s will be on diversion untill at least tomorrow morning. From what I have read there have been four deaths. Some car came speeding down on the wrong side of the road, then hit a car and then multiple cars. Police are now investigating this incident. There is around 5 cars involved maybe more.
It reopened at half 6 this morning
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 18, 2024, 10:47:44 PM79 on diversion due to a police incident closing hill top and black lake.
I saw that there was 3 incidents all around the same time the 74, 79 and 1 other
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 19, 2024, 09:57:46 AMI saw that there was 3 incidents all around the same time the 74, 79 and 1 other
Yeah I'm not too sure what happened with the 79 route, I read that someone was hit by a car, but it's outside a pub which has a lot of trouble from what I've heard. Not too sure if it's reopen now but I know a Nx vehicle was stationary in the police cordon. But national express have put a twitter/ X post last night saying it's a non NX vehicle accident. So maybe the Nx bus was just passing at wrong time and got stuck in the cordon.
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 19, 2024, 11:02:22 AMYeah I'm not too sure what happened with the 79 route, I read that someone was hit by a car, but it's outside a pub which has a lot of trouble from what I've heard. Not too sure if it's reopen now but I know a Nx vehicle was stationary in the police cordon. But national express have put a twitter/ X post last night saying it's a non NX vehicle accident. So maybe the Nx bus was just passing at wrong time and got stuck in the cordon.
Someone said that On I live in West Bromwich Facebook group I will check if the Road is still listed as closed does the diversion affect the 47 as the 79 isn't Tracking so I can't check there and Google Maps can be unreliable as people have to report it In and get it approved
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 19, 2024, 11:15:54 AMSomeone said that On I live in West Bromwich Facebook group I will check if the Road is still listed as closed does the diversion affect the 47 as the 79 isn't Tracking so I can't check there and Google Maps can be unreliable as people have to report it In and get it approved
No diversion don't affect the 47 as they turn where the road closure is so don't affect them.
Quote from: Wba_lad on February 19, 2024, 12:14:39 AMFrom the photos and videos I have seen, the road won't be open anytime soon. The 74s will be on diversion untill at least tomorrow morning. From what I have read there have been four deaths. Some car came speeding down on the wrong side of the road, then hit a car and then multiple cars. Police are now investigating this incident. There is around 5 cars involved maybe more.
Sending misleading information yet again smh. Only one person had died not 4 and it was a rear end collision therefore he wasn't driving on the wrong side either! the road has also now been reopened.
Quote from: frostjay974 on February 19, 2024, 04:18:07 PMSending misleading information yet again smh. Only one person had died not 4 and it was a rear end collision therefore he wasn't driving on the wrong side either! the road has also now been reopened.
I don't think it was that misleading, and we shouldn't be so quick to judge.... It's not assisted by the fact the emergency services didn't release any details of this fatal crash until later this morning despite being asked for comments by the media - however from the video footage on You Tube the vehicle was travelling at extremely high speed along the Soho Road out of town (over 60 mph I'd say), and collided at that speed with the back of a traffic queue bouncing one stationary vehicle into the opposite stream of traffic creating a head on collision, and then colliding with a number of other vehicles. The vehicles and some parked vehicles were severely damaged and one passenger in a stationary car was killed and several others injured - the driver of the speeding car is being charged with causing death by dangerous driving (but was also taken to hospital) - from the various videos on You Tube, it appears miraculous no one else was killed - there was a 74 at the front of one of the streams of traffic held up so possibly lucky not to be caught up in it - I wonder how long it was caught there? It's even more surprising given the nature of the incident (severely damaged vehicles strewn all over the road and debris over a wide distance) the police were able to open the road quite so swiftly - usually evidence gathering and investigation would take a significant time.
https://youtu.be/eKdwrqHs7FE?si=aWQV3F9oz8lkiJM1
Quote from: don on February 19, 2024, 04:54:41 PMI don't think it was that misleading, and we shouldn't be so quick to judge.... It's not assisted by the fact the emergency services didn't release any details of this fatal crash until later this morning despite being asked for comments by the media - however from the video footage on You Tube the vehicle was travelling at extremely high speed along the Soho Road out of town (over 60 mph I'd say), and collided at that speed with the back of a traffic queue bouncing one stationary vehicle into the opposite stream of traffic creating a head on collision, and then colliding with a number of other vehicles. The vehicles and some parked vehicles were severely damaged and one passenger in a stationary car was killed and several others injured - the driver of the speeding car is being charged with causing death by dangerous driving (but was also taken to hospital) - from the various videos on You Tube, it appears miraculous no one else was killed - there was a 74 at the front of one of the streams of traffic held up so possibly lucky not to be caught up in it - I wonder how long it was caught there? It's even more surprising given the nature of the incident (severely damaged vehicles strewn all over the road and debris over a wide distance) the police were able to open the road quite so swiftly - usually evidence gathering and investigation would take a significant time.
We should when people rubbish without checking freely available RELIABLE information not to mention that he has spread misinformation on numerous occasions on different threads of this forum. He said that 4 people had died but many reliable sources such as the BBC and statements from the ambulance/fire service had stated that only one person had died as a pose to the apparent 4 so yeah it isn't true what he posted
Quote from: frostjay974 on February 19, 2024, 05:07:08 PMHe said that 4 people had died but many reliable sources such as the BBC and statements from the ambulance/fire service had stated that only one person had died as a pose to the apparent 4 so yeah it isn't true what he posted
He posted not long after the crash happened at 830 pm last night. Various people involved were being given CPR on site and early reports suggested up to four people were killed. As I said, the media didn't start to report it until later this morning - even Birmingham Live didn't report it till about 7 am and all the media outlets reported they had asked each of the emergency services for comment but it is only later today full statements have been issued by the emergency services, maybe owing to criminal investigations. So I think you're shooting the messenger without knowing the facts. I guess the 74 driver must have witnessed it and reported back to WB. It's a horrendous and tragic crash - akin to a motorway collision on a 30 mph shopping street.
Quote from: don on February 19, 2024, 05:13:44 PMHe posted not long after the crash happened at 830 pm last night. Various people involved were being given CPR on site and early reports suggested up to four people were killed. As I said, the media didn't start to report it until later this morning - even Birmingham Live didn't report it till about 7 am and all the media outlets reported they had asked each of the emergency services for comment but it is only later today full statements have been issued by the emergency services, maybe owing to criminal investigations. So I think you're shooting the messenger without knowing the facts. I guess the 74 driver must have witnessed it and reported back to WB. It's a horrendous and tragic crash - akin to a motorway collision on a 30 mph shopping street.
Will that driver be given councilling and so on. And yeah the statements weren't released in the Brum mail til about Midday, so for all we knew 4 people could have died although if they had Soho Road would probably have reopened at Midday or around now. Either way thoughts go out to the family and friends and the WB Driver and the other drivers and people who witnessed it. I myself have heard the impact of a nasty collision no one died and I didn't initially know what had happened till a mate told me but it wasn't very nice.
Quote from: frostjay974 on February 19, 2024, 04:18:07 PMSending misleading information yet again smh. Only one person had died not 4 and it was a rear end collision therefore he wasn't driving on the wrong side either! the road has also now been reopened.
I'm not mis leading I'm just saying what I've read. There is a link I've seen it on and some people on some posts have said more was dead but I don't know I'm not saying it's true I'm just saying it's what I have read
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/f1pyMYXVrFCzLAJP/?mibextid=K35XfP
Apparently the 49 service is going on a mammoth diversion this evening due to a partial closure of Haslucks Green Road in Shirley.
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1760363921418899503?s=20
I'm assuming this is where the gas mains works are being carried out at the junction with Burman Road.
Personally I would have thought it would have been a better idea to organise for the evening service vehicles to be single-decks so that Colebrook Road could have been used for a much shorter diversion route!
To top things off there is also a diversion in Kings Norton due to Wychall Road being closed this evening!
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1760363776673505312?s=20
Does anyone know what caused the 529 diversion in Somerford Place, Willenhall this morning, as the Nx tweet didn't mention it?
I'm guessing a road traffic collision of some description, as it wasn't on diversion for long?
4 and 4M will be put on diversion shortly, hearing radio breifly and driver phoning garage. I seen an accident diamond bus 30805 has crashed with a car which looks like has shot out infront of him. Greenside way junction joining Walsall road.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on February 19, 2024, 05:49:03 PMWill that driver be given councilling and so on. And yeah the statements weren't released in the Brum mail til about Midday, so for all we knew 4 people could have died although if they had Soho Road would probably have reopened at Midday or around now. Either way thoughts go out to the family and friends and the WB Driver and the other drivers and people who witnessed it. I myself have heard the impact of a nasty collision no one died and I didn't initially know what had happened till a mate told me but it wasn't very nice.
I don't see why the NX driver specifically would need counselling given that there were other people there aswell who all seemed perfectly fine.
Quote from: frostjay974 on February 25, 2024, 07:44:57 PMI don't see why the NX driver specifically would need counselling given that there were other people there aswell who all seemed perfectly fine.
Perhaps because he needed it.
Wolverhampton Road West closed tonight between 7PM and 5AM 529 on diversion Holyhedge Lane, Bentley Lane, Churchill Road, Queen Elizabeth Ave normal line of route to Walsall reverse of above. So it looks Wolverhampton Road West is closed before J10 this time
WA 29 service on diversion tonight due to kids throwing stones at the buses again.
Harborne services yet again on diversion from High Street via Vivian Road and Harborne Park Road to normal line of route outbound. The 23 I was on this evening (I won't post the fleet number) failed to observe the diversion and had to await police assistance at the Ravenhurst Road junction to get through the one-way section of the High Street.
I noticed another 23 a while back did this but took a chance on running along Ravenhurst Road, Wentworth Road (not the easiest roads to navigate for full-sized buses) and Lordswood Road back to Harborne baths.
13 towards Oldbury on diversion via Bristnall Hall Rd and Dog Kennel Lane as Brookfields Rd is partly closed.
Quote from: Mike K on February 27, 2024, 07:56:38 PMHarborne services yet again on diversion from High Street via Vivian Road and Harborne Park Road to normal line of route outbound. The 23 I was on this evening (I won't post the fleet number) failed to observe the diversion and had to await police assistance at the Ravenhurst Road junction to get through the one-way section of the High Street.
I noticed another 23 a while back did this but took a chance on running along Ravenhurst Road, Wentworth Road (not the easiest roads to navigate for full-sized buses) and Lordswood Road back to Harborne baths.
Well I can only assume that the reintroduction of the Harborne High Street diversion hasn't been properly communicated to BC drivers because again, 6871 which I was on tonight, failed to follow it (despite the fact that 6878 which was visible in front turned up Vivian Road). Driver only realised the error when the driver of a 48 passing in the other direction stopped to tell him. This one did take the magical mystery tour along Ravenhurst Road, Wentworth Road and Crosbie Road to Lordswood Road, much to the bemusement of passengers and passers-by.
WA 29 service is on diversion again currently.
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birchfield-road-police-incident-live-28733378
Does this affect any Services between Thornmill Road and Canterbury Road The X51 runs past the scene on the main A34 but not sure about the 51 and them services
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on March 01, 2024, 10:55:53 AMhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birchfield-road-police-incident-live-28733378
Does this affect any Services between Thornmill Road and Canterbury Road The X51 runs past the scene on the main A34 but not sure about the 51 and them services
Would've thought if it's where I think it is, the outer road is affected, but the underpass isnt, but Im probably totally wrong!
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on March 01, 2024, 10:55:53 AMhttps://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/birchfield-road-police-incident-live-28733378
Does this affect any Services between Thornmill Road and Canterbury Road The X51 runs past the scene on the main A34 but not sure about the 51 and them services
No it doesn't as the Birchfield Road is open as usual.
Quote from: Jack on March 01, 2024, 12:07:29 PMNo it doesn't as the Birchfield Road is open as usual.
It did affect them as they were having to use the Perry Barr underpass
Quote from: Tony on March 01, 2024, 01:46:15 PMIt did affect them as they were having to use the Perry Barr underpass
By the time I went past and posted that everything was open as usual.
There is a diversion somewhere near bordsley circus affecting 4s and 5s. Overheard it on the radio.
Quote from: Wba_lad on March 02, 2024, 12:50:39 PMThere is a diversion somewhere near bordsley circus affecting 4s and 5s. Overheard it on the radio.
Two protest marches heading towards the city centre, one from Sparkhill and the other from Alum Rock.
X21 currently on its usual diversion whilst Weoley Avenue is yet again closed off. But the 46, which is supposed to do the same really, I've just seen go down Shenley Fields Road after Gibbins Road so maybe missing out Weoley Castle altogether. Yet the 46A before it appeared to follow it correctly so maybe the driver wasn't aware of the correct diversion.
The 529 is on Bentley Diversion again this week until Friday,
997 is diverted due to Emergency roadworks on Bosty Lane so using Melish Road and Walsall Road
All saints way is closed, not too sure why, but services are diverting down vicarage road and down the express way into West Bromwich. I assume road works but I'm suprised they closed both sides on the same night.
Services affected:
4, 4M, 5, 40
74 on Diversion to and From Dudley due to the Bridge works near to the Black Lake Metro Stop, I know it using the New Road but not sure on the rest of the diversion
According to NXWM on Twitter, due to a closure of Birmingham Road in Great Barr, the 51 and X51 will be diverting via... urm, Billesley and Moseley
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1766147050918252696?s=20
:laugh:
Quote from: Stu on March 08, 2024, 08:19:58 PMAccording to NXWM on Twitter, due to a closure of Birmingham Road in Great Barr, the 51 and X51 will be diverting via... urm, Billesley and Moseley
https://x.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1766147050918252696?s=20
:laugh:
Quite a lengthy diversion 😂
Sounds like there's a vacancy for a proofreader!
94/95 were diverting via Sladefield Road, Alum Rock Road, Highfield Road this morning, when I caught 4946.
4946 - SL14 LRX – National Express West Midlands – bustimes.org (https://bustimes.org/vehicles/tnxb-4946#journeys/550852246)
The 80 is on diversion due to a police incident on windmill lane.
60 diverting on Golden Hillock Road and Small Heath Highway, missing out part of Small Heath.
9 x8 x10 on diversion from brum only road by Toby carvery closed bost water main
Running up the back past Quinton garage
9, X8 and X10 on diversion this evening via Wolverhampton Rd South, Ridgacre Road to Quinton Church island due to closure of Hagley Road West outbound near the Holly Bush (Toby Carvery).
Quote from: Mike K on March 12, 2024, 11:20:48 PM9, X8 and X10 on diversion this evening via Wolverhampton Rd South, Ridgacre Road to Quinton Church island due to closure of Hagley Road West outbound near the Holly Bush (Toby Carvery).
Ain't that exactly what I posted ?????
Quote from: karl724223 on March 13, 2024, 02:27:53 PMAin't that exactly what I posted ?????
@karl724223 back in the day when me and my mates used to venture to pubs in the deepest Black Country for a pint of Bathams and Banks's and the like, we used to have to take an interpreter with us!! I suspect that's the service
@Mike K has performed for us all 😀😀
Quote from: don on March 13, 2024, 02:58:33 PM@karl724223 back in the day when me and my mates used to venture to pubs in the deepest Black Country for a pint of Bathams and Banks's and the like, we used to have to take an interpreter with us!! I suspect that's the service @Mike K has performed for us all 😀😀
Yow cor beat a bit ov bathams bostin brew
Any idea where the 16/16a will be terminating in BCC next Sun?
Quote from: karl724223 on March 13, 2024, 02:27:53 PMAin't that exactly what I posted ?????
Apologies Mr Moderator, keep your hair on. I'd started typing before your message was posted but was interrupted so didn't send until some minutes later. I obviously didn't heed the warning someone else had posted in the meantime.
Quote from: Jay71 on March 13, 2024, 03:25:34 PMAny idea where the 16/16a will be terminating in BCC next Sun?
Because of St Patricks Day parade?
Only Camp Hill and Bradford Street services being affected on that day.
The diversion for the X8, 9 and X10 is now finished road is now open and buses are using normal line of route.
Quote from: Wba_lad on March 14, 2024, 04:51:36 PMThe diversion for the X8, 9 and X10 is now finished road is now open and buses are using normal line of route.
Was open yesterday down to one lane on the island
79 on Diversion due to Roadworks on Holyhead Road
From Tonight until the 20th between 7PM and 2AM
To West Bromwich
Dudley Street, High Bullen, Walsall Street, Hydes Road, Woden Road South, Holloway Bank Normal line of Route To Wolverhampton Reverse of Above
40s are on diversion in Wednesbury
There has been an accident outside wednesbury bus station so delays and diversions are taking place on all routes
Quote from: cris 99 on March 16, 2024, 10:15:21 AMThere has been an accident outside wednesbury bus station so delays and diversions are taking place on all routes
Any idea about the 79 as my mate is heading to the Albion game later if it hasn't been cleared. But he may to West Brom early anyway.
79 is going down Black Country New Road from Dangerfeild Lane to Holyhead Road, as 5402 has done that, 5407 on the 79 and 823 on the 40 are both stuck behind the crash.
11/11A are missing out Wednesbury
11 to Dudley Dudley Street, High Bullen, Pinfold Street, Darlaston Road, Black Country New Road and Leabrook Road
11A Manor House Road, High Bullen, Pinfold Street, Darlaston Road, Black Country New Road and Leabrook Road
So the 79 is serving Wednesbury Via its very old Route of Holyhead Road,
The 40 and 47 weren't mentioned but could they be diverting back on themselves through Hateley Heath to come in of Holyhead Road as the 79 to Wolverhampton does
Looks like the 47 is terminating at Church Hill
And the 11 and 11A are coming through Darlaston
40 and 47 are coming of Holyhead Road
Quote from: Wba_lad on March 16, 2024, 10:12:37 AM40s are on diversion in Wednesbury
823 is stuck behind the crash the 79 is diverting down Holyhead Road no idea how the 40's are going to divert which way was it going
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on March 16, 2024, 10:45:04 AM823 is stuck behind the crash the 79 is diverting down Holyhead Road no idea how the 40's are going to divert which way was it going
I know which way they would probably go but hard to explain
Genners Lane was closed during the day, which led to some interesting diversions!
X21, 18 and 002 went down Jiggins Lane, through California and then up Barnes Hill.
23 terminated on the Field Lane / Scotland Lane Roundabout
Apparently the 41 service from Walsall to Willenhall is on diversion from 25th March due to Coppice Lane and Lucknow Rd being closed for 40 days. Diversion will be along Wesley Road, Straight Road,High Road,Sandbeds Road, Ashmore Lake Way and Ashmore Lake Road in both directions so I reckon delays possibly.
529 back on Bentley Diversion between 7PM and 5AM until Friday
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on March 20, 2024, 10:30:25 AM529 back on Bentley Diversion between 7PM and 5AM until Friday
I went through there (on the m6) this morning and all of the roadworks on the m6 have been removed. I looked on the Highways England site and it gives the ETA as Spring 2024. Is the end in sight?
Quote from: ellspurs on March 20, 2024, 03:46:23 PMI went through there (on the m6) this morning and all of the roadworks on the m6 have been removed. I looked on the Highways England site and it gives the ETA as Spring 2024. Is the end in sight?
According to one.network, further work will take place April 2-6 (eastern side by holiday inn) .
In April until June Diamond is diverting the 16A out of City via Carrs Lane due to Metro work. So all other buses will presumably follow the same diversion, That's lot of buses using Carrs Lane !
Quote from: Steve3229vp on March 20, 2024, 04:20:30 PMIn April until June Diamond is diverting the 16A out of City via Carrs Lane due to Metro work. So all other buses will presumably follow the same diversion, That's lot of buses using Carrs Lane !
Where else do you expect them to go?
Quote from: Jack on March 20, 2024, 04:53:47 PMWhere else do you expect them to go?
Unnecessarily confrontational response once again. He hasn't said that they shouldn't use that route, just an observation that the Carrs Lane route, which can be a bottle neck, will see a lot of traffic.
Quote from: Mike K on March 20, 2024, 05:12:39 PMUnnecessarily confrontational response once again. He hasn't said that they shouldn't use that route, just an observation that the Carrs Lane route, which can be a bottle neck, will see a lot of traffic.
Thank you
Quote from: Steve3229vp on March 20, 2024, 04:20:30 PMIn April until June Diamond is diverting the 16A out of City via Carrs Lane due to Metro work. So all other buses will presumably follow the same diversion, That's lot of buses using Carrs Lane !
Track works across Moor Street Queensway from 7th April 'until Autumn'.
There will be various stop closures and diversions during that time:
https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/major-roadworks-and-events/eastside-birmingham-city-centre/moor-street-queensway/
Quote from: Stu on March 20, 2024, 07:14:14 PMTrack works across Moor Street Queensway from 7th April 'until Autumn'.
There will be various stop closures and diversions during that time:
https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/major-roadworks-and-events/eastside-birmingham-city-centre/moor-street-queensway/
Changes to bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/changes-to-bus-stops-in-birmingham-city-centre)
So the X21/X22 are moving to Park Street then and 61/63 finishing at New Street Station and will then pickup at MS8A then u turning at St Michaels Church.
With the Perry Barr services moving to the current X21/X22 stop and 66 moving to next to the 94/95.
Quote from: Stu on March 20, 2024, 07:14:14 PMTrack works across Moor Street Queensway from 7th April 'until Autumn'.
There will be various stop closures and diversions during that time:
https://www.tfwm.org.uk/plan-your-journey/major-roadworks-and-events/eastside-birmingham-city-centre/moor-street-queensway/
Good news having the Perry Barr services on Priory Queensway (near 65/66/67 stop), The Square Peg stop is OK but in peak hours it takes so long to get through Moor Street, Carrs Lane and Lower Bull Street. The outward journeys will be quicker getting to Lancaster Circus
Only just got used to the X51 by The Square Peg!
Quote from: Steve3229vp on March 20, 2024, 07:29:20 PMGood news having the Perry Barr services on Priory Queensway (near 65/66/67 stop), The Square Peg stop is OK but in peak hours it takes so long to get through Moor Street, Carrs Lane and Lower Bull Street. The outward journeys will be quicker getting to Lancaster Circus
I'm not as keen, now means a longer walk to Moor Street for me to catch the X1/X2 to get to work. Yes it will speed up journeys exiting City but for other connections it's a bit unhandy. Personally, I hope these services go back to Carrs Lane come October!
Maybe this means the Bus Lane under Lancaster Circus (outbound) will be used by the X51.
Quote from: 2206 on March 20, 2024, 07:25:28 PMChanges to bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/changes-to-bus-stops-in-birmingham-city-centre)
So the X21/X22 are moving to Park Street then and 61/63 finishing at New Street Station and will then pickup at MS8A then u turning at St Michaels Church.
With the Perry Barr services moving to the current X21/X22 stop and 66 moving to next to the 94/95.
Where is stop 'BT1' exactly? Maybe I'm being a bit thick, but it isn't really clear from how it's described what route it will take.
I hope this isn't the start of something in Bentley but due to Anti Social Behaviour earlier the 37 was diverted Wolverhampton Road to Churchill Aveune In both directions.
Quote from: MasterPlan on March 20, 2024, 10:27:13 PMWhere is stop 'BT1' exactly? Maybe I'm being a bit thick, but it isn't really clear from how it's described what route it will take.
The old X61 stop by the millenium point.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.4816284,-1.8889007,3a,75y,26.59h,85.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2UJyTYLnTcXXryYzKFFByQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
5 and 16A are being diverted through Sandwell Valley down to the Albion Ground then along Birmingham Road towards West Brom.
Quote from: 2206 on March 20, 2024, 10:59:10 PMThe old X61 stop by the millenium point.
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@52.4816284,-1.8889007,3a,75y,26.59h,85.38t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1s2UJyTYLnTcXXryYzKFFByQ!2e0!7i16384!8i8192?entry=ttu
Thanks. It's going to be slightly annoying as I usually get off at the terminus on Priory Queensway as it's perfect for connections with the 16/16A/74.
Quote from: Jack on March 21, 2024, 12:23:28 PM5 and 16A are being diverted through Sandwell Valley down to the Albion Ground then along Birmingham Road towards West Brom.
Unless I've read the Bustimes map wrong, looks like the 5's are going down Wigmore/Pennyhill Lane, near a Sandwell Council depot IIRC, but it has been a good 30 odd years since Ive been down that particular way.
(Bloke who I went to college with, decided to try & jump over a dip down there in a Vauxhall Chevette!)
Quote from: Westy on March 21, 2024, 12:49:17 PMUnless I've read the Bustimes map wrong, looks like the 5's are going down Wigmore/Pennyhill Lane, near a Sandwell Council depot IIRC, but it has been a good 30 odd years since Ive been down that particular way.
(Bloke who I went to college with, decided to try & jump over a dip down there in a Vauxhall Chevette!)
Looks like the 5 is, the 16A's going through the valley.
Quote from: Jack on March 21, 2024, 12:23:28 PM5 and 16A are being diverted through Sandwell Valley down to the Albion Ground then along Birmingham Road towards West Brom.
If they are then that would cause them to be even more later as the M5 is/was closed at J1 due to a Police Led incident all the Traffic was being diverted down this way or down the Expressway through Moxley
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on March 21, 2024, 02:40:40 PMIf they are then that would cause them to be even more later as the M5 is/was closed at J1 due to a Police Led incident all the Traffic was being diverted down this way or down the Expressway through Moxley
I'm very well aware, it was up to drivers as some were using that route and the others through Pennyhill.
Saw 4932 and 6869 on the 63 use Cock Hill Lane to get in and out of Longbridge instead of using Callowbrook Lane and New Road. Nothing on the NX or TFWM websites about this as I know.
Quote from: Jack on March 21, 2024, 12:57:11 PMLooks like the 5 is, the 16A's going through the valley.
Bit of a late reply but I don't know why they was going that way because that would of caused more delays as they would of had to come to the m5 junction 1 island with the motorway being closed they should of gone up penny hill lane ect, oh well it's done and over with now. Other reason may be diamond don't want to risk the streetdecks with the low trees on water lane.
Quote from: Wba_lad on March 25, 2024, 07:35:42 PMBit of a late reply but I don't know why they was going that way because that would of caused more delays as they would of had to come to the m5 junction 1 island with the motorway being closed they should of gone up penny hill lane ect, oh well it's done and over with now. Other reason may be diamond don't want to risk the streetdecks with the low trees on water lane.
Diamond we sending there Deckers up Pennyhill. I rode 4714 myself and there was no issues, some 5's were going up there too. It was completely upto what the drivers decided...
And 529's are on yet another Bentley Diversion until Wednesday, why they couldn't just do all the work altogether, interestingly the 529 featured on a report about buses being publicly owned. Maybe if J10 wasn't still having work done and not been congested due to incidents on the M6 and M5 over the last few weeks it wouldn't be late.
New square West Bromwich closed due to police incident, buses are diverting down congregation way, Walsall street, bull street, West Bromwich Ringway and then into the bus station.
Services affected,
4, 4M, 5, 40
Are the express Perry Barr services going under Lancaster circus Queensway? I wonder why the stops have been moved when the X21/22 are still using moor street Queensway anyway.
Quote from: JosephR on April 08, 2024, 03:11:55 AMI wonder why the stops have been moved when the X21/22 are still using moor street Queensway anyway.
To allow for a lane closure. Those stops are no good, if the bus can't stop at the pavement.
Quote from: JosephR on April 08, 2024, 03:11:55 AMAre the express Perry Barr services going under Lancaster circus Queensway? I wonder why the stops have been moved when the X21/22 are still using moor street Queensway anyway.
I think the the new stop on Priory Queensway is much better, I found the Square Peg stop was horrible, I hated it. I came into the City this morning on the 907 and the new arrangement was fine. I'm optimistic that my journey out of City will be quicker than going from the Square Peg stop as there will be no going past the Courts and Hospital on the way out.
Quote from: Wba_lad on April 07, 2024, 10:11:24 PMNew square West Bromwich closed due to police incident, buses are diverting down congregation way, Walsall street, bull street, West Bromwich Ringway and then into the bus station.
Services affected,
4, 4M, 5, 40
Update this is still closed today.
Quote from: Wba_lad on April 08, 2024, 08:48:23 AMUpdate this is still closed today.
Any idea why It wasn't reported on the local news bulletins earlier and I might have to go to West Brom later today
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/west-bromwich-live-buses-diverted-28954585
Looks it will be closed for the rest of the day. I hadn't seen this on the news yesterday yet again the E&S said this happened this morning
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 08, 2024, 09:39:37 AMAny idea why It wasn't reported on the local news bulletins earlier and I might have to go to West Brom later today
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/black-country/west-bromwich-live-buses-diverted-28954585
Looks it will be closed for the rest of the day. I hadn't seen this on the news yesterday yet again the E&S said this happened this morning
It didn't if you look on West Midlands police Facebook page they was called to the incident at 21:15 last night. If you need any shops in new square I wouldn't bother going as no shops are open it's all cordoned off by police. It's really scary living with all these things happening 😢.
Quote from: Wba_lad on April 08, 2024, 10:42:33 AMIt didn't if you look on West Midlands police Facebook page they was called to the incident at 21:15 last night. If you need any shops in new square I wouldn't bother going as no shops are open it's all cordoned off by police. It's really scary living with all these things happening 😢.
Oh I know it didn't happen last night as The Birmingham Mail got it right and you also posted it here so I linked the road closure to this.
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 08, 2024, 10:48:11 AMOh I know it didn't happen last night as The Birmingham Mail got it right and you also posted it here so I linked the road closure to this.
It did happen last night mate.
Can anybody confirm that the City Centre stops will go back to how they were when the Metro work on Moor St is completed?
I certainly hope so anyway.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 08, 2024, 02:14:48 PMCan anybody confirm that the City Centre stops will go back to how they were when the Metro work on Moor St is completed?
I certainly hope so anyway.
I hope not, the time it took the 33, 51, 907, 934-7, 997 and X51 to get around Carrs Lane, The Square Peg and The Law Courts to Lancaster Circus was ridiculous in peaks, so thanks, but no thanks
Quote from: Steve3229vp on April 08, 2024, 02:38:20 PMI hope not, the time it took the 33, 51, 907, 934-7, 997 and X51 to get around Carrs Lane, The Square Peg and The Law Courts to Lancaster Circus was ridiculous in peaks, so thanks, but no thanks
I suppose these changes will benefit some and hinder others.
I mean I'm not sure why the X21/X22 has to terminate in no man's land. I am surprised it didn't go up to Square Peg with 23/24/45/47/97 and do the same loop round that the 45/47/97 is doing.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 08, 2024, 05:02:32 PMI suppose these changes will benefit some and hinder others.
I mean I'm not sure why the X21/X22 has to terminate in no man's land. I am surprised it didn't go up to Square Peg with 23/24/45/47/97 and do the same loop round that the 45/47/97 is doing.
The 907 coming out of the City Centre was brilliant, straight under the Lancaster Circus underpass
Quote from: Steve3229vp on April 08, 2024, 02:38:20 PMI hope not, the time it took the 33, 51, 907, 934-7, 997 and X51 to get around Carrs Lane, The Square Peg and The Law Courts to Lancaster Circus was ridiculous in peaks, so thanks, but no thanks
I hope they do go back to their original route thank you. It's now a longer walk for me to connect other services I catch to work. The drivers are saying they will be moving back in 6 months time.
Not everyone is going to agree with you on changes, so the selfishness isn't needed.
The worst one of these changes is the fact they've moved all the Stratford Road services to one stop, when the stop before was in use, whose idea was that to do that?
Also the 97 now takes a long detour that you moaned the Perry Barr services did.
Quote from: Jack on April 08, 2024, 08:14:18 PMThe drivers are saying they will be moving back in 6 months time.
Well I hope they're right.
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 08, 2024, 05:02:32 PMI suppose these changes will benefit some and hinder others.
I mean I'm not sure why the X21/X22 has to terminate in no man's land. I am surprised it didn't go up to Square Peg with 23/24/45/47/97 and do the same loop round that the 45/47/97 is doing.
Its not really no mans land is it. Maybe any passengers who want to go to the university across that way may find the new stop useful.
And since I presume Walsall don't use it to layover anymore with the hydrogens out of use, it probably makes sense to use that stop.
With the Stratford Road I presume that stop before can be used as overflow area?
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 08, 2024, 08:36:49 PMWell I hope they're right.
Agreed, most of us are sick of the stops constantly being moved around with!
Following the police incident at West Bromwich new square, the road is now open, however I believe the shopping centre is still partially closed for another few hours. Services 4, 4M, 5, and 40 are now resuming back to normal line of route.
Quote from: Wba_lad on April 08, 2024, 10:47:07 PMFollowing the police incident at West Bromwich new square, the road is now open, however I believe the shopping centre is still partially closed for another few hours. Services 4, 4M, 5, and 40 are now resuming back to normal line of route.
Reopens tomorrow does New Square, Sandwell College Sixth Form was open during all of this.
Quote from: Jack on April 08, 2024, 08:14:18 PMI hope they do go back to their original route thank you. It's now a longer walk for me to connect other services I catch to work. The drivers are saying they will be moving back in 6 months time.
Not everyone is going to agree with you on changes, so the selfishness isn't needed.
The worst one of these changes is the fact they've moved all the Stratford Road services to one stop, when the stop before was in use, whose idea was that to do that?
Also the 97 now takes a long detour that you moaned the Perry Barr services did.
It's a longer walk for 'selfish' me as well, I have to walk from the 50 at Selfridges but it has made a difference on the outward journey yesterday by at least 5 minutes. You are right about the 97 (my old route) but it's a big difference for a route that has 8-10 buses an hour compared with the 33/51/907/934-7/997/X51 which have around 35 buses an hour combined.
I assume the 37 is on diversion tonight as Bentley Road South over the Canal Bridge is closed for Resurfacing, why I don't know as the Road looks in decent condition I haven't seen any potholes, unless it's Bentley Road North. If it is Bentley Road North I assume it will go down Wolverhampton Road down to the Black Country Route and then use Bentley Road South, If it is Bentley Road South I assume it is using Midland Road, Armstrong Way, Black Country Route to Bentley Road South. But I haven't seen a diversion anywhere for it so a I maybe wrong. But I do know Bentley Road is closed for resurfacing.
Also WA41 is diverted due to resurfacing sure it is following the old 40 route onto Churchill Road
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 08, 2024, 05:02:32 PMI suppose these changes will benefit some and hinder others.
I mean I'm not sure why the X21/X22 has to terminate in no man's land.
I wonder if the X21/X22 could become a permeant change as it will now be more a University service connecting two of them up in the City.
Quote from: GoldenSquid on April 09, 2024, 11:27:38 AMI wonder if the X21/X22 could become a permeant change as it will now be more a University service connecting two of them up in the City.
I mean technically X21 also serves Newman Uni as well. But I hope not personally.
I don't get why the X21/X22 didn't do what the 61/63 are now doing, even though that's also another set of services pushed out of the City...
Quote from: Jack on April 09, 2024, 02:31:14 PMI don't get why the X21/X22 didn't do what the 61/63 are now doing, even though that's also another set of services pushed out of the City...
It's due to capacity on the bus stops
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 09, 2024, 10:26:19 AMI assume the 37 is on diversion tonight as Bentley Road South over the Canal Bridge is closed for Resurfacing, why I don't know as the Road looks in decent condition I haven't seen any potholes, unless it's Bentley Road North. If it is Bentley Road North I assume it will go down Wolverhampton Road down to the Black Country Route and then use Bentley Road South, If it is Bentley Road South I assume it is using Midland Road, Armstrong Way, Black Country Route to Bentley Road South. But I haven't seen a diversion anywhere for it so a I maybe wrong. But I do know Bentley Road is closed for resurfacing.
Also WA41 is diverted due to resurfacing sure it is following the old 40 route onto Churchill Road
Wonder how any potential ASB might affect that?
Quote from: Westy on April 09, 2024, 05:45:39 PMWonder how any potential ASB might affect that?
If it is Queen Elizabeth Aveune then the 41 shouldn't be affected, if that is where that diversion is, the 37 might be diverted normally for ASB
37 is diverted Midland Road, Owen Road, Bilston Lane, Wolverhampton Road West to Queen Elizabeth Aveune Both directions from now til 6 due to Resurfacing on Bentley Road South
Quote from: Jack on April 08, 2024, 08:14:18 PMThe worst one of these changes is the fact they've moved all the Stratford Road services to one stop, when the stop before was in use, whose idea was that to do that?
One consequence of this is that more people are piling on to the 4/4As if they are the first bus to arrive when the 6 has gaps in service.
This evening, same as yesterday, I saw a few single-deck 4 and 4A which were absolutely rammed.
Lucky for me I don't have to catch the 4 or 4A, but has still been a nightmare getting home from Sparkbrook the last couple of evenings.
Due to a serious accident in Walsall the 41 is diverting through Beechdale to get onto the Ring Road, it is missing out Lodge Farm completely as I have just followed 2136 on Bustimes, also the 69, 70 and 70A are diverted as it is on the Ring Road near to Green Lane. OK 2136 was running late so skipped it nut 2116 did serve Lodge Farm they are then going up Reedswood Way onto Stevenson Ave after the Sainsburys and diverting that way
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 11, 2024, 10:50:55 AMDue to a serious accident in Walsall the 41 is diverting through Beechdale to get onto the Ring Road, it is missing out Lodge Farm completely as I have just followed 2136 on Bustimes, also the 69, 70 and 70A are diverted as it is on the Ring Road near to Green Lane. OK 2136 was running late so skipped it nut 2116 did serve Lodge Farm they are then going up Reedswood Way onto Stevenson Ave after the Sainsburys and diverting that way
Me & sister were down town earlier, & they were removing the barriers from Court Way around 12pm, so a 70a was able to resume normal route.
I guess by now, everything is back to normal.
(Good job I was off this week, else I would've been caught on the morning peak!)
Quote from: Westy on April 11, 2024, 01:27:02 PMMe & sister were down town earlier, & they were removing the barriers from Court Way around 12pm, so a 70a was able to resume normal route.
I guess by now, everything is back to normal.
(Good job I was off this week, else I would've been caught on the morning peak!)
It would have been closed almost 12 hours at that point so probably would be reopen, still gonna have a knock on affect on the 529's which were running in 3s due to the traffic queuing to J10
Heard over the radio of 1849 on the 37
Diversion in place due to an incident on Charles Street in Willenhall
Middle Peice Way, Walsall Street, Walsall Road, Clarkes Lane
Incident late last night in Bloxwich, that caused the 31 & 32 to be diverted via Elmore Green Road, missing out the High Street, according to Bustimes.
Looks like the other Bloxwich services were able to serve normal route.
According to Facebook, it appears to be a fatal stabbing.
Quote from: Westy on April 13, 2024, 08:10:05 AMIncident late last night in Bloxwich, that caused the 31 & 32 to be diverted via Elmore Green Road, missing out the High Street, according to Bustimes.
Looks like the other Bloxwich services were able to serve normal route.
According to Facebook, it appears to be a fatal stabbing.
Yeah seen it in the E&S they are diverting Elmore Green Lane, Sandbank and Syend the 32 is using Bell Lane
Edit not fatal lad was stabbed in the shoulder
X51 also diverting Elmore Green Lane, Sandbank and Sneyd Lane
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 13, 2024, 10:32:03 AMYeah seen it in the E&S they are diverting Elmore Green Lane, Sandbank and Syend the 32 is using Bell Lane
Edit not fatal lad was stabbed in the shoulder
X51 also diverting Elmore Green Lane, Sandbank and Sneyd Lane
Is the diversion still happening now?
Got the impression from Bustimes things were back to normal.
I've got to go up in a bit. Might have a look.
Also 'our mate' Eddie Hughes has Facebooked as well!
I caught 4928 from the "The Ward End" 28 stop this morning. On the 95 to the City.
I got to my stop and when I checked bus times saw the 94/95 I was waiting for was on the Alum Rock Road, so walked down St Josephs Road and got 4928 from there.
Was Diverting to City: Left onto Alum Rock Road where the 28 turns off at the fox and goose, Highfield Road, Washwood Heath Road
And From City: Highfield Road, Alum Rock Road, Sladefield Road, right back onto Washwood Heath Road.
Because there was a parade this morning from the mosque in Caldmore to the one in Pleck buses were on diversion. My friend was on the 45 diamond bus coming from Bescot stadium and the driver turned left past Morrisons then right and carried straight on down Pleck Rd past the Manor Hospital then past the fire station then past Walsall college then past the Morrisons in Walsall to go straight across the top of the market by Asda down to the mini island then down Bradford St in to the bus station. Surely he could have found a quicker way 🤣🤣
Quote from: PB50 on April 14, 2024, 09:06:22 PMBecause there was a parade this morning from the mosque in Caldmore to the one in Pleck buses were on diversion. My friend was on the 45 diamond bus coming from Bescot stadium and the driver turned left past Morrisons then right and carried straight on down Pleck Rd past the Manor Hospital then past the fire station then past Walsall college then past the Morrisons in Walsall to go straight across the top of the market by Asda down to the mini island then down Bradford St in to the bus station. Surely he could have found a quicker way 🤣🤣
Right at Morrisons, along the Broadway to Birmingham Road, Ablewell Street, the one way by Asda, then as you said?
(Is this the same parade, that a few years ago, saw a 529 on the pedestrinised Bridge in Walsall TC, well off route?)
Quote from: PB50 on April 14, 2024, 09:06:22 PMBecause there was a parade this morning from the mosque in Caldmore to the one in Pleck buses were on diversion. My friend was on the 45 diamond bus coming from Bescot stadium and the driver turned left past Morrisons then right and carried straight on down Pleck Rd past the Manor Hospital then past the fire station then past Walsall college then past the Morrisons in Walsall to go straight across the top of the market by Asda down to the mini island then down Bradford St in to the bus station. Surely he could have found a quicker way 🤣🤣
Think they were going from the Temple Vishaki Parade I think.
Also if a StreetLite can fit under the Walsall Train Station Bridge he have turned off by the Manor and followed the 39 down Bridgeman Street into Bradford Place. Omnilinks can get under there. That's the only I can think of that wouldn't be affected by the parade. Not sure which way the NX Services were diverting but Bridgeman Street would have been OK if Omnilinks were being used but NX use B7's on Sunday on the 34/37 and I assume the 4's Although NX have put a B7 on the 39 before so if they were going that way he could have followed
NX 37 on diversion in Bentley not sure if due to ASB Roadworks or a crash
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1780329207672828086?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Also Broad Street Services on diversion due to a building fire
Quote from: BlackCountryBusSpotter on April 16, 2024, 09:44:14 PMNX 37 on diversion in Bentley not sure if due to ASB Roadworks or a crash
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1780329207672828086?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Also Broad Street Services on diversion due to a building fire
37 on diversion again due to anti social behaviour. Just read it on the Express and Star site.
https://twitter.com/nxwestmidlands/status/1780992793835417767?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
Yeah this getting regular about 2 hours after the kids finished, getting like the 29
NX 37 and 41 on diversion till half three due to resurfacing on Poplar Ave 37 is continuing Churchill Road, Wolverhampton Road West, Walsall Road, Clarkes Lane and Sandbeds Road to Normal Line of Route.
From 28th April there will be further stop changes in the City.
Updated bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/updated-bus-stops-in-birmingham-city-centre)
X21/X22 will stop at MS10 and then directly opposite at MS12 on the other side of the road.
Quote from: 2206 on April 24, 2024, 03:45:14 PMFrom 28th April there will be further stop changes in the City.
Updated bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/updated-bus-stops-in-birmingham-city-centre)
X21/X22 will stop at MS10 and then directly opposite at MS12 on the other side of the road.
What is the point in moving the 93* a whole stop down? Nothing wrong with those stops as it is.
Quote from: 2206 on April 24, 2024, 03:45:14 PMFrom 28th April there will be further stop changes in the City.
Updated bus stops in Birmingham City Centre | NX Bus West Midlands (https://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/service-updates/updated-bus-stops-in-birmingham-city-centre)
X21/X22 will stop at MS10 and then directly opposite at MS12 on the other side of the road.
Great. MS10 is worse than MS8A.
Two questions. Will the X21/X22 still atop at NS1 along with the 23/24/82/87, and where will they turn around after stopping at MS10? Up round Old Square and back? Is there really any difference between that and what it's doing now.
I'm guessing they've realised that operationally PQ12A was a stupid idea when there's a queue of 94&95s all trying to unload/load and change drivers
Quote from: Gareth on April 24, 2024, 11:11:23 PMI'm guessing they've realised that operationally PQ12A was a stupid idea when there's a queue of 94&95s all trying to unload/load and change drivers
Should never of moved the 66 anyway! Again more amazing thinking!
Quote from: MasterPlan on April 24, 2024, 09:35:39 PMGreat. MS10 is worse than MS8A.
Two questions. Will the X21/X22 still atop at NS1 along with the 23/24/82/87, and where will they turn around after stopping at MS10? Up round Old Square and back? Is there really any difference between that and what it's doing now.
Is the reason the X21/X22 moving stops because of too many buses at MS8A with the 61/63? Because I'm pretty sure the 16/16A/82/87 that used to stop there accounts for more buses.
Heard it over the Radio whilst on the 34 36 and 39 are unable to serve The Manor Hospital due to a broken down Veichle. This may have cleared by now
Quote from: Gareth on April 24, 2024, 11:11:23 PMI'm guessing they've realised that operationally PQ12A was a stupid idea when there's a queue of 94&95s all trying to unload/load and change drivers
I can't see how putting the 66 on the new 65/67 stop is a good idea either when 65/67's and at times the 68/X64 always seem to be parked there waiting time and loading/unloading. And there seems to be even less space than at PQ12A.
Wonder if something using SQ7/SQ8 on Colmore Circus would be a good idea?
Quote from: 2206 on April 27, 2024, 06:30:54 PMI can't see how putting the 66 on the new 65/67 stop is a good idea either when 65/67's and at times the 68/X64 always seem to be parked there waiting time and loading/unloading. And there seems to be even less space than at PQ12A.
Wonder if something using SQ7/SQ8 on Colmore Circus would be a good idea?
The 66 shared that stop with them with no issues at all. Was a silly choice moving it.
Quote from: Jack on April 27, 2024, 08:34:15 PMThe 66 shared that stop with them with no issues at all. Was a silly choice moving it.
The 65/67 moved down to the new stop.
The 33/51 use the old 65/67 one.
Caught X51 from Wardles Lane in landywood this morning as normal but coming home had to get off on walsall road due to a diversion. Nx site says its going down a34 and hilton lane but the bus i was on just simply went straight down A34. Have to catch it to brum tomorrow, are outbound cannock to brum journeys serving quinton/wardles lane still?
Quote from: Bob on April 29, 2024, 04:58:15 PMCaught X51 from Wardles Lane in landywood this morning as normal but coming home had to get off on walsall road due to a diversion. Nx site says its going down a34 and hilton lane but the bus i was on just simply went straight down A34. Have to catch it to brum tomorrow, are outbound cannock to brum journeys serving quinton/wardles lane still?
Unfortunately that is unknown. An Inspector posted this this morning
"
Due to unplanned roadworks on Holly Lane, Great Wyrley the X51 is currently diverted in both directions, using Walsall Rd. The works are due to be completed by 4pm today."But when or highways guy started chasing up what was happening and this is his post.
I am currently chasing this up with Staffordshire Council as no information has been sent out for this closure but according to one.network the road will be closed until 08/05/24!
Quote from: Tony on April 29, 2024, 05:55:24 PMUnfortunately that is unknown. An Inspector posted this this morning
" Due to unplanned roadworks on Holly Lane, Great Wyrley the X51 is currently diverted in both directions, using Walsall Rd. The works are due to be completed by 4pm today."
But when or highways guy started chasing up what was happening and this is his post.
I am currently chasing this up with Staffordshire Council as no information has been sent out for this closure but according to one.network the road will be closed until 08/05/24!
Thanks Tony, theres a few people catch it from the Wardles Ave stop early
Advance warning Sunday 5th may
Major disruption to Birmingham services due to a bike ride
All Hagley road services going in via Bristol road then tunnels to get Charles st to snow hill
Out via old square then Lancaster Gate then tunnels to Bristol road
So good chance for some photo of buses off route or a ride through the tunnels
Quote from: karl724223 on April 30, 2024, 05:01:55 PMAdvance warning Sunday 5th may
Major disruption to Birmingham services due to a bike ride
All Hagley road services going in via Bristol road then tunnels to get Charles st to snow hill
Out via old square then Lancaster Gate then tunnels to Bristol road
So good chance for some photo of buses off route or a ride through the tunnels
I always wondered if deckers could fit in the tunnels...
Quote from: mesub on April 30, 2024, 07:18:52 PMI always wondered if deckers could fit in the tunnels...
There's no height limit signs on the tunnels.
Quote from: mesub on April 30, 2024, 07:18:52 PMI always wondered if deckers could fit in the tunnels...
Years ago one iteration of the Bristol Road limited stop service (64 or 964 possibly?) used to use the tunnels inbound to St Chad's circus from Bristol Street. This was double-deck operated, before the days of the X62/X64.
Quote from: karl724223 on April 30, 2024, 05:01:55 PMAdvance warning Sunday 5th may
Major disruption to Birmingham services due to a bike ride
All Hagley road services going in via Bristol road then tunnels to get Charles st to snow hill
Out via old square then Lancaster Gate then tunnels to Bristol road
So good chance for some photo of buses off route or a ride through the tunnels
Great Birmingham Run and Half Marathon :rolleyes:
Rather helpfully, the page on the TfWM website with the details is telling viewers to get the diversion details from the Disruptions webpage, but there are no diversion details shown at present! :laugh:
The Outer Circle dead runs include the A38/Tunnels (eg. Running dead from Erdington to Selly Oak etc)
Quote from: MW on April 30, 2024, 08:24:32 PMThe Outer Circle dead runs include the A38/Tunnels (eg. Running dead from Erdington to Selly Oak etc)
Not since the CAZ was introduced
Quote from: Mike K on April 30, 2024, 08:20:11 PMYears ago one iteration of the Bristol Road limited stop service (64 or 964 possibly?) used to use the tunnels inbound to St Chad's circus from Bristol Street. This was double-deck operated, before the days of the X62/X64.
For a short time the Bristol Road stopping service also did. I once rode on a Scania 32xx series on the 63 through the Queensway tunnel.
Bridge Street in Walsall closed tomorrow between 8PM and 11PM for Bus Lane Camera repairs so buses that use it diverting Lower Rushall Street and Hatherton Road back onto Bridge Street
Quote from: Bob on April 29, 2024, 04:58:15 PMCaught X51 from Wardles Lane in landywood this morning as normal but coming home had to get off on walsall road due to a diversion. Nx site says its going down a34 and hilton lane but the bus i was on just simply went straight down A34. Have to catch it to brum tomorrow, are outbound cannock to brum journeys serving quinton/wardles lane still?
NX Twitter said until the 8th May excluding Weekends so it's on Diversion till next week