Diversions set for Black Country buses due to roadworks

Bus passengers have been warned to expect diversions on two services due to roadworks in parts of Sandwell.

National Express West Midlands have put out the message to say that the X10 and 80 services would be affected by closures for gas works in Cradley Heath and broadband connection works in Smethwick, with diversions put in place.

For the X10 service, a spokesman for National Express West Midlands said: “From Monday, July 20 to Monday, August 31, Halesowen Road in Cradley Heath will be closed between Hill Passage to Heathfield Way due to gas works.

“During this time, service X10 will be diverted.”

For the 80 service, a spokesman for National Express West Midlands said: “From Wednesday, July 22 to Thursday, July 23, Windmill Lane in Smethwick will be closed in one direction to facilitate Virgin Media connection works.

“The 80 to Birmingham will be diverted along Messenger Road, Windmill Lane, Grove Lane, Cape Hill, Shireland Road and follow normal line of route, while the 80 to West Bromwich will not be affected.”