Collocations for diversion - noun

brief, short (esp. BrE)
major (esp. BrE)
water

make, take
From Poiso we make a short diversion to drive to the top of the mountain.

diversion from
the diversion of water from the river into the reservoir

diversion to
The pilot set the aircraft up for a diversion to the nearest suitable airfield.

temporary
A temporary diversion has been set up to take traffic away from the accident site.

traffic

set up
signpost
The road will be closed for two days; diversions have been signposted.

be in operation
The main road is now closed and diversions are in operation.

welcome

create, provide
The fire was started to create a diversion, allowing some prisoners to escape.

diversion from
TV provided a welcome diversion from our routine.

fun, nice, pleasant
little, minor (esp. BrE)

make, provide
The party would make a pleasant diversion in his rather dull social life.