Popular bus route between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich is diverted again

A popular bus service is being diverted for three days due to road repairs in the Bilston area.

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The number 79 operated by National Express West Midlands is being diverted due to the closure of Wellington Road from Wednesday (August 20) until Saturday.

The service travels between Wolverhampton and West Bromwich with stops in Bilston, Darlaston, and Wednesbury.

Number 79 buses in the Wednesbury area will be diverted until Wednesday due to water main work
Number 79 buses in the Wednesbury area will be diverted until Wednesday due to water main work

The operator posted on X: "@nxwestmidlands Wellington Road will be closed between Stow Heath Lane and Prouds Lane to facilitate carriageway resurfacing works."

Services will run via Bilston Road, Stow Heath Lane, Willenhall Road, Moseley Road, Proud's Lane and Wellington Road.

In June the service was diverted temporarily for gas pipe repairs.