For the past few days. Hawbush Road in Brierley Hill has been closed due to gas mains meaning that Diamond have been running along a route that was (in the late 90s/early 00s) a section of route ran by Midland Red West's
234 (Dudley - Merry Hill - Stourbridge) and then subsequently ran by a 3 day per week service 229 (Brierley Hill - Hawbush circular) c.2005 by Travel West Midlands.
Having had this afternoon off work, I decided to have a little stroll with the dog to see the diverts.
32136 YJ14CCE is seen on Brierley Hill Road heading towards Merry Hill on the 226
21101 KX59CZH is seen heading towards Stourbridge on the 251
21107 BU12LJV is seen heading towards Merry Hill on the 250
20163 SN68AJM is seen heading towards Dudley on the 226
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