A route to Birmingham A&E closed for 'essential works' this weekend - diversions in place

Drivers and visitors to Birmingham’s hospital campus are being urged to plan ahead this weekend as a key access route will be temporarily closed for essential works.

A section of Mindelsohn Way at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham site will shut from 8pm on Friday 17 April until 8pm on Sunday 19 April, affecting vehicle access to the Emergency Department (A&E) and nearby facilities.

The closure means there will be no through route to A&E via Mindelsohn Way when approaching from Vincent Drive, and no access along this stretch to Birmingham Women’s Hospital or Harborne Hospital.

Clearly signposted diversions will be in place throughout the weekend to help direct traffic and minimise delays.

A spokesperson for the hospital said: “A part of Mindelsohn Way on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital site will be closed for essential works this weekend. This will mean no through route to the Emergency Department (A&E) via Mindelsohn Way (if approaching off Vincent Drive), or access via this route to Birmingham Women’s Hospital, or the HCA Healthcare, Harborne Hospital.

“Diversions for access to these hospitals and departments will be in place, please follow the signs on site to avoid delay.The closure will take place this evening (Friday 17 April at 20:00) until Sunday 19 April at 20:00.

“Visitors and staff will be able to access to Car Park D, and this will not affect appointments in the Heritage Building, Cancer Centre, or Clinical Centre for Haematology. Pedestrian access will also be maintained.

“Work will start on Friday evening with diversion signs being put in place, followed by excavation works continuing over the weekend. The road will return to having one lane open, controlled by temporary traffic lights, by 20:00 on Sunday evening.

“We understand that roadworks can be disruptive and we are doing everything possible to complete the work as quickly and safely as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”