Published: 20th March 2026

Stonehouse Lane, Weoley Castle closure

On Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th March 2026, Stonehouse Lane will have two closures between Jiggins Lane and Barnes Hill, including part of Barnes Hill Island, for highway repairs. During this time, services 23, 48 & X22 will be diverted.

Monday 23rd March 2026 - services 23, 48 & X22

Phase one - 9.30am to 11.30am

Services 23, 48 & X22 will follow the below diversions:

Service 23 towards Birmingham
Buses will divert from Sommerfield Road, left Clapgate Lane, right Carters Lane, right Spies Lane, left then right Hagley Road West, third exit Stoney Lane, right Quinton Road West, and right West Boulevard to rejoin the normal line of route at the next roundabout.

Service 23 from Birmingham
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, right Jiggins Lane, and left Clapgate Lane to rejoin the normal line of route.

Service 48 towards West Bromwich
Buses will divert from Castle Road, right Alwold Road, continue Weoley Avenue, left Gibbins Road, left Harborne Lane, continue Harborne Lane, and rejoin the normal line of route at the junction with Quinton Road.

Service 48 towards Hawkesley
Buses will follow the normal line of route.

Service X22 towards Birmingham
Buses will divert from Jiggins Lane, left Clapgate Lane, right Carters Lane, right Spies Lane, left then right Hagley Road West, third exit Stoney Lane, right Quinton Road West, and right West Boulevard to rejoin the normal line of route at the next roundabout.

Service X22 heading from Birmingham
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, and left Adams Hill to rejoin the normal line of route.

Phase two - 11.30am - 2.30pm

Services 23 & X22 will follow the below diversions:

Service 23 towards Bartley Green
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, right Jiggins Lane, and left Clapgate Lane to rejoin the normal line of route.

Service 23 towards Birmingham
Buses will follow the reverse of the above route.

Service X22 towards Woodgate Valley North
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, and left Adams Hill to rejoin the normal line of route.

Service X22 towards Birmingham
Buses will follow the reverse of the above route.

Tuesday 24th March 2026 - services 23 & X22

From 9.30am to 2.30pm, services 23 & X22 will follow the below diversions:

Service 23 towards Bartley Green
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, right Jiggins Lane, and left Clapgate Lane to rejoin the normal line of route.

Service 23 towards Birmingham
Buses will follow the reverse of the above route.

Service X22 towards Woodgate Valley North
Buses will divert from California Way, first exit Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, second exit continue Barnes Hill, right Woodcock Lane, continue Cromwell Lane, right Genners Lane, and left Adams Hill to rejoin the normal line of route.

Service X22 towards Birmingham
Buses will follow the reverse of the above route.

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