Diversions in place as Sandwell road closed for bus improvement works

The road, which connects Tipton with Oldbury, is closed to allow for bus works.

A main road connecting parts of Sandwell will be closed across today to allow for bus improvement works.

West Midlands Roads said the A457 Dudley Road would be closed from Tipton towards Roway Lane in Oldbury for the Cross City Bus improvement works by Sandwell Council. which will see the introduction of bus lane and upgrades to bus shelters.

A spokesman for West Midlands Roads said: “The A457 Dudley Road will be closed from Tipton towards Oldbury, near Roway Lane, to allow for Cross City Bus Works

“Please plan ahead and allow extra time for your journey and use alternative routes where possible.”

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