The main doors of Withybush Hospital re-opened to the public last week following the completion of the new undercover canopy, patient drop-off zone and road improvement scheme Patients, visitors and staff can now enjoy the many benefits of the scheme which include a six-bay undercover and lighted drop-off zone for patients, visitors and emergency vehicles, a safer one-way traffic system, an on-site bus-stop and additional pelican crossings, plus extra car parking spaces. As part of the ongoing improvement plan, an additional 57 car parking spaces have also been created. Said the associate director of operations for Hywel Dda NHS Trust (Pembrokeshire), Mrs Mags Barnaby: "This scheme will create a one-way traffic system at the front of the hospital and will greatly improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety for patients, visitors and staff using Withybush Hospital. We are very grateful for everyone's patience while these important works were carried out and I am confident their patience will soon be rewarded by the site improvements." The improvement scheme includes: • An undercover lighted pathway from the main entrance to the new Outpatients entrance with six public drop-off spaces for visitors and relatives. • Two designated drop-off zones for emergency vehicles and ambulance patient transport services. • A bespoke drop-off point for large goods vehicles • Improved car parking with an extra 57 car parking spaces. • A one-way traffic system which enters from the Fishguard Road and exits onto the retail park road. The road between the two main car parks will also be one-way. This will reduce hazards created by cars manoeuvring at the main entrance. • A new on-site bus stop for visitors with pelican crossings leading across the car park to the undercover canopy. The scheme has been carried out in partnership with Pembrokeshire County Council and was funded by Welsh Assembly Government.