A hospital emergency department is introducing a temporary entrance as part of a £2 million upgrade project.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in Kings Lynn will open the new entry point for around three months starting Monday, September 7, to allow improvement works to continue safely.
This project aims to deliver faster care, expanded clinical space, and a better environment for patients and families.
Its emergency department will remain open throughout the works, with hospital staff and way finders available to support patients and visitors.
The QEH is asking people to limit the number of individuals accompanying patients to the emergency department.
Richard Parker, chief operating officer at the QEH, said: "We know that any changes to how patients and visitors access our Emergency Department can cause some inconvenience, which is why we are working hard to keep disruption to a minimum.
"These arrangements are an important part of allowing us to continue with improvements that will benefit our patients, helping us to create a more efficient emergency department with better clinical spaces and an improved experience for patients and families."
Drivers are also being encouraged to continue further along the road past the emergency department and main entrance before dropping off patients.
Those with reduced mobility are advised to use the hospital’s patient buggy service.
Mr Parker said: "We thank everyone for their patience and understanding, and for helping us keep the area safe and accessible while these important improvements take place."
The first phase of the emergency department improvements began in June and the project is being delivered in stages to ensure it remains operational throughout.
The upgraded area is expected to open to patients by April 2027.
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