Access to the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) site and car parking is a high profile issue for the UHB, and there is considerable interest in the immediate resolution and future work to ensure that all parking users, patients, staff, visitors, contractors etc have access to the areas they need, when they need it, and that vitally no patient comes to harm as a result of restricted traffic flow and congestion.



A 9% increase in traffic accessing the UHW site is causing disruption, inconvenience, delays and in some cases distress.



The impact of this increase in traffic accessing the site is not sustainable. As a result Cardiff and Vale UHB will be working with partners to agree a series of solutions to manage this.



Frequently Asked Questions

Why the need for change?

The current position is unsustainable and in some instances has proven to be unsafe. With traffic volumes increasing we considered it necessary to pro-actively manage the situation and have developed in consultation with others, a three stage plan.



Has there been an increase in traffic on UHW site?

There has been a 9% increase in traffic accessing UHW site during the past year which would rise to 45% over a five year period which is not sustainable. The health board actively promotes sustainable travel plans which offer and encourage alternative forms of transport.



Will the proposed changes limit access to the site?

Yes. The proposal to improve the traffic management on the UHW site includes two major changes to the site:

no throughway access to the road running adjacent to entrance of the Accident and Emergency Department except for emergency vehicles and public transport

the entrance to King George V Drive will close; you will only be able to exit the site via King George V Drive.