Birmingham bus diverted for burst water main repairs

Hamstead Road is closed for burst water main repairs.

A Birmingham bus route has been diverted due to burst water main repairs.

National Express West Midlands confirmed the 16 service will divert from Old Walsall Road, turning left onto Walsall Road, using the 28 cut through between October 19 and October 26.

The transport provider said this is due to Hamstead Road being “closed at the junction of Green Lane for burst water main repairs.”

Causeway One.Network states that the works are being completed by Severn Trent Water and warns that “delays are expected” in the area.

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