3rd Ave. SW in Downtown Rochester Permanently Closes Wednesday Night, New Mayo Clinic Patient Routing Starts Thursday
Rochester, MN (RochesterNow)- A downtown Rochester street that runs through Mayo Clinic’s campus is now permanently closed.
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It’s one of five public alleys and right-of-ways the Rochester City Council approved vacating in November of 2024 to pave the way for Mayo Clinic’s $5 billion expansion in downtown Rochester.
3rd Ave. SW in Downtown Rochester Now Permanently Closed
3rd Ave. SW is permanently closed between 2nd St. SW and West Center St.
The stretch of the one-way northbound street has been closed to thru traffic since June of last year, with the exception of traffic seeking the drop-off and pick-up area on the west side of the Gonda building.
The closed portion of 3rd Ave. SW will be the home of future Bernard E. and Edith B. Waterman Building. The clinical building is one of five new buildings being constructed.
New Patient Routing for Mayo Clinic in Rochester Begins Thursday, October 8
New routing took effect Thursday for downtown patient drop-off.
The newly-christened 15,00 square foot Penske Arrival Building became operational on Thursday. Motorists and patients can access the new building by heading south on 4th Ave. SW.
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Patients seeking the Gonda Building will be sent to the north door on West Center St. for drop-off and pick-up.
After drop-off, drivers wishing to park will be directed to the West parking ramp, located at the intersection of West Center St. and 5th Ave. SW.
Those heading to the Charlton building can continue using the west entrance on 3rd Ave. SW and will be directed north to the Graham Parking Ramp.
Patients with an appointment in the Baldwin building can access it through the east entrance on 4th Ave. SW. Parking is available at the adjacent Baldwin Ramp.
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