Dudley Diversions

[andrew1991]

Diversion information now on NX site http://nxbus.co.uk/west-midlands/information/temporary-diversions/dudley-town-centre-closure-2014-01-10

[domino.99]

Delightful NX love to screw us over don't they and their being very vague on dertails aren't they

[andrew1991]

I'd say it's out of NX's hands, both New Street and Castle street will be closed.

But from past diversions i'm guessing buses that usually use New street will use the broadway, castle hill then birmingham street into the station

[domino.99]

Well it's gonna be a wait and see job isn't it and at such short notice

[andrew1991]

some more info on Dudley Councils website http://www.dudley.gov.uk/business/regeneration/dudleymarketplaceredevelopment/

[domino.99]

I'm thinking that they might send it up the broadway then up to the lights where the one way out of dudley bus station is carry straight over down to the island which connects the southern by-pass and down toward the balck country museum go all the way around then go back up and pull in to dudley (via birmingham street) otherwise they'd be waiting for the public to let them turn onto birmingham street. I may sound like i'm talking out my arse but i reckon thats what could happen

[andrew1991]

I'm thinking that they might send it up the broadway then up to the lights where the one way out of dudley bus station is carry straight over down to the island which connects the southern by-pass and down toward the balck country museum go all the way around then go back up and pull in to dudley (via birmingham street) otherwise they'd be waiting for the public to let them turn onto birmingham street. I may sound like i'm talking out my arse but i reckon thats what could happen

personally I think it'll be more like this... after all traffic on castle gate island can get very busy.

[the trainbasher]

Basically from what I've been told.

Castle street will be closed
Fisher Street will be part closed from Castle Street for 25meters
New Street will be Closed from Tower Street to Castle Street

The Eastbound Bus Lane on Castle Hill will have its Traffic Regulation Order suspended.

Not all closures will be at the same time

Also, the current parking bays on New Street will become parking for Police liveried vehicles as Tower Street will become a diversion route for the duration

[andrew1991]

looks like castle street is going to be closed for a bit longer

http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/11166758.Dudley_disruption_to_continue_after_unexpected_delays_in_town_centre_works/?ref=mr

[karl724223]

These diversions been an ages and there running behind possibly finished by summer

[andrew1991]

I go past most days and the workers just seem to be standing round talking rather than working.

[andrew1991]

Announced today, work to reopen King Street to all traffic is to start August 25th. So I'm guessing buses using King Street will be diverted now too.

[the trainbasher]

Hopefully by then castle street will be open!!

[andrew1991]

Key to the proposals will be the re-working of King Street to create an attractive tree lined boulevard accommodating on-street parking, wide pavements and, along part of its length, Midland Metro. If it ever happens.  ::)

Pedestrian crossings will link with routes through Long Entry and the Churchill Centre, whilst a new entrance point to the south of the centre will improve linkages through the existing mall and into New Mill Gate. Along King Street, new frontage development will provide a stronger urban form and introduce activity into the street through selective redevelopment to the south and subdivision of large plots and units to the north that currently only front the High Street.