West Midlands bus routes to be diverted on match days from next month

Five bus services will be diverted 90 minutes before and after matches.

A number of Birmingham bus services are set to be diverted on match days from the start of next month.

National Express West Midlands have warned of five bus services that will be diverted 90 minutes before and after matches from September 1.

Take a look at the full list and details of the diversion routes below.

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Match-day bus diversions from September 1

17 & 17A

  • Diverted on match days from 90 minutes before kick-off until 90 minutes after home games.
  • Towards Birmingham: Muntz Street → Golden Hillock Road → Small Heath Highway → Bordesley Circus.
  • Towards Tile Cross/Airport: reverse diversion.

60

  • Diverted on match days from 90 minutes before kick-off until 90 minutes after home games.
  • Towards Birmingham: Golden Hillock Road → Poets Corner → Small Heath Highway → Bordesley Circus.
  • Towards Cranes Park: reverse diversion via Wordsworth Road.

97 & 97A

  • Diverted on match days from 90 minutes before kick-off until 90 minutes after home games.
  • Towards Birmingham: Muntz Street → Coventry Road → Golden Hillock Road → Small Heath Highway → Bordesley Circus → Watery Lane Middleway → Great Barr Street.
  • From Birmingham: reverse diversion.
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