Forest fans issued matchday travel warning after A52 lorry crash

The major road has been blocked off following a collision, with a diversion route in place

17:01, 02 Oct 2025

View 2 Images Traffic queuing on the A52

A travel warning has been issued for Nottingham Forest [1] fans driving to the City Ground [2] for their first Europa League home fixture following a crash on the A52.

The eastbound carriageway of the major road is blocked [3] between Radcliffe and Gamston this afternoon (Thursday, October 2) due to a collision involving two lorries.

Police [4] and fire crews were called to the scene of the incident, with motorists urged to avoid the area.

Forest are due to play Danish side FC Midtjylland at 8pm in what will be their first European home game in 29 years.

National Highways said supporters should expect delays and allow for extra journey time.

"If you're heading to @NFFC vs @fcmidtjylland at The City Ground this evening, expect delays and allow for extra journey time," the agency wrote on X.

View 2 Images Nottingham Forest banners have been installed along Trent Bridge in anticipation of welcoming our European visitors(Image: Joseph Raynor/ Reach PLC)

National Highways published the below diversion details:

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Exit the A52 Gamston Island and take the exit onto the A6011 towards Nottingham.
Follow the A6011 for approx.

2.8km and at the signalised junction just past Lady Bay Bridge, turn right onto Meadow Lane.
As the next roundabout, take the second exit onto the A612 and follow for approx.

11.5km until the roundabout in the village of Lowdham.
Take the last exit onto the A6097 and continue until the roundabout with the A46.
Take the A46 southbound to rejoin the eastbound A52 at Saxondale Island.

References

^ Nottingham Forest (www.nottinghampost.com)
^ City Ground (www.nottinghampost.com)
^ The eastbound carriageway of the major road is blocked (www.nottinghampost.com)
^ Police (www.nottinghampost.com)