Every day hundreds of patients and guests walk through the front entrance of Loma Linda University Medical Center and Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital, and with each passing day they can see exciting changes being made as the campus transformation continues.
A new phase of the Loma Linda University Health campus transformation — building a new parking structure at the corner of Barton Road and Campus Street in order to prepare for construction of the new hospital — has begun. The new hospital, slated to open in 2020, will be located in the current patient parking lot east of the existing Medical Center and Children’s Hospital.
Wednesday evening (Sept. 23), orange K-rails and construction fencing were adjusted to realign the new driveway lanes, which are for patient and visitor drop-off and valet drop-off zones ONLY.
Interim way-finding signs are in place, and additionally, Loma Linda University Health security and parking and traffic personnel are present to assist patients, visitors and valet parking.
All employees should coordinate drop-offs and pick-ups in employee-designated parking areas on the Campus Street side of the building to preserve the front entrance for guests and patients. The Loma Linda University Health employee drop-off zone is now redirected toward the outbound lane (closest to Anderson Street).
“We thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and assistance in mitigating the impacts of this construction to our patients, guests and staff,” says Eric Schilt from Medical Center construction management.