In the 18th century the route was diverted; a continuation of the route is evident near East Hendred.

The decision was reversed and the route was instead diverted to serve more of the Alkrington estate.

The route was diverted in 1728 along a new road on the higher ground east of the village, causing the latter to decline.

The Government received intelligence of the plot; the route was diverted and arrests were made.

In 1824 its route was diverted to provide a harbour for the local shipbuilding industry.

The route was diverted in 1981 at Marble Arch to serve Oxford Circus once again.

In the same year the route was diverted to run to Green Street Green instead of Farnborough.

Twice, the routes of the new subway lines were diverted to avoid plowing through a cemetery and an ancient bath.

The route was diverted while the stage was in progress to avoid a small village at the foot of the Tualis where protesters had gathered.

But, suddenly, the route to the top has been diverted through business schools and investment bankers' offices on Wall Street.