As site preparation for a $160-million expansion project continues to develop, parking is being impacted at the Lakeland Medical Center in St. Joseph. With site work underway for the dramatic new St. Joseph Pavilion project, parking lot closures are beginning to take effect to accommodate both the new building site and the construction crews working on the project.
Hospital authorities tell us that a week ago, sections of the Napier and Laboratory lots were closed, and yesterday access to the facility from Morton Avenue, near the Emergency Department, was closed off.
Lakeland Health officials say that a temporary entrance to the Emergency Department will remain open off of Langley Avenue.
Meanwhile, throughout the duration of the project, the main parking garage on the St. Joseph campus will be reserved for patients, visitors, and volunteers. Lakeland team members are being encouraged to park offsite with shuttle service available to and from the facility beginning January 3, 2017. Lakeland security will be onsite to help ensure limited disruptions for community members.
Dr. Loren Hamel, President & CEO of Lakeland Health says, “We understand that parking will be tight during construction and our primary concern is providing ease of access to our facilities for all patients and visitors.” He adds, “We appreciate our community’s understanding and cooperation as we look forward to this new addition.”
Based on research of parking patterns during peak times at the hospital, a total of 900 spaces are in use at any one time. After construction is complete 1,300 parking spots will remain available on the Lakeland campus. To view a detailed parking map and for continued updates as construction on the project progresses, click this link:
