For anyone who has recently driven to our campus at 825 Coxwell Avenue it’s no surprise to hear that parking onsite is very limited. We recognize that the reduction of parking is a significant concern to many accessing the hospital and want to thank community members for their patience and understanding as we work to build our new four storey underground parking structure.
The new car park, which is currently under construction, is part of the $500 million hospital redevelopment and will include parking for both the public and staff. Once complete the lot will accommodate 419 vehicles and will include designated spots equipped with environmental vehicle charging stations.
Acknowledging that many of the hospital’s staff, physicians and volunteers cycle to work, a secure storage area has also been designed as part of the structure which will safely store up to 129 bicycles.
Providing better access to hospital services
Once parked, individuals accessing the facility will use a convenient set of elevators which will transport patients, visitors and staff directly into a central area close to key hospital spaces including the main information desk, patient registration, clinics and inpatient units.
Status of Parking Garage Construction
As of early October it was reported that the P4 structure is 95% complete and the P3 structure is 80% complete. The structure for levels P2 and P1 on the west side of the campus are also now underway.
Once the lot is finished, an eight storey building takes shape which will house 218 medicine, surgery and mental health inpatient beds and two levels of outpatient clinic space. The underground parking structure will be available for public and staff use once the Ken and Marilyn Thomson Patient Care Centre opens in 2022.
Learn more about MGH’s redevelopment project.