The front entrance to Loma Linda University Medical Center will be accessible from Prospect Avenue via new driveways opening Tuesday, April 12 — for patients and visitors, that is. Their cars will then be valet-parked for them, free of charge.
Employees are excluded, however, from using the new driveways and valet service. There will be zero tolerance for infractions of this policy. Failure to comply will result in $100-citations, towing and/or further disciplinary action.
Hospital employees being dropped off or picked up must use Campus Street. Employees who self-park will find adequate room in the employee parking structures on Campus Street.
“We thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and assistance in mitigating the impacts of the construction to our patients and guests,” says Kerry Heinrich, JD, CEO of Loma Linda University Medical Center.
Why these changes? To make way for construction of the new hospital complex, which will sit in the former front parking lot. It will open in 2020 with nine floors for the children’s tower and 16 for the adult tower.
“We are making major progress in preparing the way for the May 22 groundbreaking, including the utility infrastructure,” says Eric Schilt, assistant vice president for construction, Loma Linda University Medical Center.
The valet service for patients and guests will continue until the new patient parking structure on Campus Street opens; the elevators still need to be completed. The structure is expected to be ready for public use in June.
For questions, contact Schilt at eschilt@llu.edu or ext. 55692.