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Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Hospital roadworks set to cause 'significant disruption'
Patients and drivers have been warned that roadworks near a hospital in north Wales are set to cause significant disruption. The work, expected to last 10 weeks, will take place between Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Ffordd Cae Cilmelyn in Bangor. It is part of the Penrhos Road Active Travel Scheme which will feature a new cycle and pedestrian track. Paul Andrew, of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said the hospital appreciated the "cooperation and understanding" of the public. Busy hospital car parks make patients late for appointments Back of queue threat for people who miss NHS appointments Cycling plans in Wales at risk, warn campaigners Patients and visitors have been advised to allow extra time when travelling to the hospital for appointments. It is not expected that work will be done during weekends. The scheme, which is being implemented by Cyngor Gwynedd, is aimed at getting more people to walk and cycle in the area. It comes after campaigners warned that changes to the Welsh government's cycling policies were putting efforts to get people on their bikes at "risk". Mr Andrew said: "These works are likely to cause delays, and we want to ensure everyone arrives on time for their appointments."
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Bangor: Hospital roadworks set to cause 'significant disruption'
Patients and drivers have been warned that roadworks near a hospital in north Wales are set to cause significant work, expected to last 10 weeks, will take place between Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Ffordd Cae Cilmelyn in is part of the Penrhos Road Active Travel Scheme which will feature a new cycle and pedestrian Andrew, of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said the hospital appreciated the "cooperation and understanding" of the public. Patients and visitors have been advised to allow extra time when travelling to the hospital for is not expected that work will be done during scheme, which is being implemented by Cyngor Gwynedd, is aimed at getting more people to walk and cycle in the comes after campaigners warned that changes to the Welsh government's cycling policies were putting efforts to get people on their bikes at "risk".Mr Andrew said: "These works are likely to cause delays, and we want to ensure everyone arrives on time for their appointments."
Wales Online
22-04-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
'Significant disruption' as 10 weeks of roadworks to start next to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital today
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Drivers have been warned that major roadworks near a North Wales hospital will start today. The works near Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor are scheduled to last 10 weeks. They are taking place between the Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Cae Cilmelyn. The work is to install a new cycle and pedestrian track on the Penrhos Road route. Hospital chiefs have warned of "significant disruption". A Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board statement said: "We wish to advise all patients and visitors to prepare for potential delays due to roadworks set to begin near Ysbyty Gwynedd on Tuesday, 22 April. The works, taking place between Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Ffordd Cae Cilmelyn, are expected to cause significant disruption to traffic flow in the area with increased congestion. "To help avoid delays and ensure appointments are not missed, all patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to allow extra travel time when coming to the hospital." Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Paul Andrew, Integrated Health Community Director of Operations for the West of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, added: 'Due to the upcoming roadworks in the surrounding area, we kindly advise all patients and visitors to allow additional time when travelling to the hospital. "These works are likely to cause delays, and we want to ensure everyone arrives on time for their appointments. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this period.' The BCUHB statement said: "The roadworks are in place to deliver part of the Penrhos Road Active Travel Scheme, a project to enhance walking and cycling provision in the area, on behalf of Cyngor Gwynedd. "Traffic management is due to be in operation 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Temporary traffic lights will be used to control traffic flow, which will be manually operated between 7.30am and 8pm. "We do not envisage any weekend working during this project. However, if required the traffic management will be manually operated as per weekdays timings. The work is expected to continue for approximately 10 weeks." Find out what's happening on the roads near you
North Wales Live
22-04-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
'Significant disruption' as 10 weeks of roadworks to start next to Ysbyty Gwynedd hospital today
Drivers have been warned that major roadworks near a North Wales hospital will start today. The works near Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor are scheduled to last 10 weeks. They are taking place between the Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Cae Cilmelyn. The work is to install a new cycle and pedestrian track on the Penrhos Road route. Hospital chiefs have warned of "significant disruption". A Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board statement said: "We wish to advise all patients and visitors to prepare for potential delays due to roadworks set to begin near Ysbyty Gwynedd on Tuesday, 22 April. The works, taking place between Ysbyty Gwynedd roundabout and Ffordd Cae Cilmelyn, are expected to cause significant disruption to traffic flow in the area with increased congestion. "To help avoid delays and ensure appointments are not missed, all patients and visitors are strongly encouraged to allow extra travel time when coming to the hospital." Get all the latest Gwynedd news by signing up to our newsletter - sent every Tuesday Paul Andrew, Integrated Health Community Director of Operations for the West of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, added: 'Due to the upcoming roadworks in the surrounding area, we kindly advise all patients and visitors to allow additional time when travelling to the hospital. "These works are likely to cause delays, and we want to ensure everyone arrives on time for their appointments. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding during this period.' The BCUHB statement said: "The roadworks are in place to deliver part of the Penrhos Road Active Travel Scheme, a project to enhance walking and cycling provision in the area, on behalf of Cyngor Gwynedd. "Traffic management is due to be in operation 24 hours a day from Monday to Friday. Temporary traffic lights will be used to control traffic flow, which will be manually operated between 7.30am and 8pm. "We do not envisage any weekend working during this project. However, if required the traffic management will be manually operated as per weekdays timings. The work is expected to continue for approximately 10 weeks."
