Smethwick route changes from Monday 6th July

Smethwick route changes from Monday 6th July

From Monday 6th July Smethwick High Street will become one way in the direction of Cape Hill/Birmingham to facilitate social distancing. Services 54/54A and 80/80A towards West Bromwich, 87 towards Dudley and 89 towards Birmingham will be diverted as follows:

54/54A & 80A towards West Bromwich and 87 towards Dudley

Will be diverted along Toll House Way (the dual carriageway) between the junctions of High Street and Fenton Street. Three new bus stops will be sited along Toll House Way to allow access to the High Street.

80 towards West Bromwich

Will be diverted along Toll House Way (the dual carriageway), Fenton Street, High Street, Stony Lane, Devonshire Road, Holly Lane, St. Paul's Road and Fenton Street to Oldbury Road. Three new bus stops will be sited along Toll House Way and all bus stops along the High Street on the diverted route will be served.

89 towards Birmingham

Will be diverted along Toll House Way (the dual carriageway), Fenton Street and High Street to Stony Lane. Three new bus stops will be sited along Toll House Way and all bus stops along the High Street on the diverted route will be served.

The 54/54A towards Quinton, 80/80A & 87 towards Birmingham & 89 towards West Bromwich remain unchanged.