Diversions

[CL]

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.

[Kevin]

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

[Jack]

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.

[Stu]

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

[Solo1]

What is the 17 diversion on match days is it still down the small heath by pass

[Westy]

Notice the x51 Leamore diversion has finished.

Thought it was on for longer?

[John]

Aston Lane, Perry Barr is still closed now so buses are having to use Wellhead Lane. 11A/C and the 68A/C

[DJ]

Just seen a 120 and 121 come into Dudley bus station through Castle Gate Island.

[Trident 4194]

RTA on Wolverhampton road, Hagley road junction. 126 on diversion. Can anyone tell me which way the 126 went??

[GeminiFan1991]

Just seen a 11 Branded Gemini on the 5 going down Golden Hillock Road.

[MW]

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.

[John]

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

[Lukeee]

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

[Trident 4194]

Pretty sure I just seen a crimson trident on 129 by Stourbridge displaying brum

[Tony]

Pretty sure I just seen a crimson trident on 129 by Stourbridge displaying brum

129 by Stourbridge?