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Blackheath Interchange

Ends: ongoing

Last updated: 5 September 2025

What’s happening?

Sandwell Council are undertaking works to construct a new bus interchange and improve the public realm in Market Place in the town centre of Blackheath. The works started in June and have progressed well.

Whilst works takes place, there may be changes to bus stops and routes in Blackheath town centre.

You may experience disruption to your journey.

Please plan ahead and  remember to check your journey regularly

Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date information.

Where are these works happening?

From Tuesday 2 September 2025, the junction into Halesowen Street from Market Place will be closed for 3 weeks.


As a result, buses are diverting away from Halesowen Street and other stops in Blackheath town centre to temporary stops.


Temporary stops are located in Bassano Road. Service 4H to Hayley Green will depart from New John St stop on Halesowen Street.


Revised bus stopping patterns will be in place every day from 2 September to 24 September 2025.


Note: All services using Birmingham Rd (Barclays) 3, 4, 4H, 4M to West Brom/Walsall will remain unchanged.


Alternative stops are available at Archer Way, Park Street.


Affected Bus stops:


The following bus services will call at T2 stop on Bassano Road: 3, 4M, 14, 14A, 20, 24, 24H, 215 & 231.


Service 13 will use T1 on Bassano Road.


Service 4H to Hayley Green will depart from New John St stop on Halesowen Street.



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Travel tips

You will still be able to get to where you need to go, but consider the following:

If you usually get on or off your bus on Halesowen Street in Blackheath town centre. Your bus route is still operating and you are still be able to get it, close to where you usually do. However, the stop you need to get on and off at may have changed.
Your bus stop may have changed so plan ahead. Check your journey in both directions of travel.
Familiarise yourself with any changes to your stop. Another route/stop might suit your destination better.
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