First Worcester has said a diversion will be taking place on a popular bus route from Worcester this evening (Monday). 

The 144 bus route from Worcester to Birmingham will have several popular stops omitted from both the outgoing and return journeys.

On the 5.20pm and 6.20pm journeys and the 7.25pm and 8.25pm return journeys, stops between Northfield and Selly Oak will not be served both ways.

Bus stops on the return journey only will also not be served between Tessell Lane and Morrisons in Rubery.

The 144 bus route is caught from Crowngate Bus Station in Worcester city centre.