Emergency services closed a stretch of the A52 Clifton Boulevard close to the Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham on Friday morning after responding to a concern for a person's safety. The closure, which affected southbound traffic, was put in place shortly before 07:00 and was lifted after officers said the situation had been resolved safely.
What happened and when
Nottingham Travelwise, the city traffic control centre, reported the disruption just before 07:00. Initial accounts described a collision on Middleton Boulevard (southbound) near the junction with QMC Island, and traffic was being routed around the scene.
"The A52 Clifton Boulevard has been closed near to the Queen's Medical Centre as we respond to concerns for a person's safety,"
Nottinghamshire Police confirmed the closure at 07:13 and urged drivers to avoid the area where possible. A short time later the force announced the incident had been dealt with and the road reopened.
Impact on travel
The closure disrupted morning journeys for motorists and public transport users. Nottingham Express Transit (NET) temporarily suspended tram services between Meadows Way West and University Boulevard while officers worked at the scene.
- Road affected: A52 Clifton Boulevard (near QMC)
- Initial report: Shortly before 07:00
- Police update: 07:13 — closure confirmed due to concern for a person's safety
- Result: Incident resolved; road and tram services resumed
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| ~07:00 | Traffic control reported closure near QMC; diversion in place |
| 07:13 | Police confirm A52 closed for concern for a person's safety |
| Shortly after | Police say incident resolved; road reopened; NET trams resume |
Advice for residents and visitors
Drivers heading towards the QMC or travelling along Clifton Boulevard were asked to use alternative routes while emergency services were attending. Anyone planning journeys in the area during rush hour should check live traffic updates and NET service notices for the latest information.
This kind of closure can also affect access to hospital sites, so patients and visitors are advised to allow extra time for travel or contact the hospital for guidance if they have planned appointments during such disruptions.
Further details have not been released by police. Nottinghamshire Police thanked the public for their patience while the response was carried out.
