Bus diversion due to road closure on Birmingham main road

Passengers using a busy bus service which runs between Birmingham and Dudley are facing a diversion due to a main road closure.

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Due to police closing Soho Road the number 74 bus will need to divert in both directions until further notice along Rookery Road, Church Lane and Hamstead Road in Handsworth, Birmingham.

National Express West Midlands has an order on the books for 29 new buses
National Express West Midlands has an order on the books for 29 new buses

Operator National Express West Midlands posted on X: "@nxwestmidlands Service Disruption Incident on Soho Road #Handsworth Service 74 will be diverting in both directions via Rookery Road, Church Lane and Hamstead Road. 

"Apologies for any disruption to your journey."