By JUDY RATTNER
The hospital says that when complete, the three-month lobby renovation, which started this month, will provide easier access to the hospital for patients, families, visitors and staff and a new setting with terrazzo flooring, designer lighting, artwork and other appointments to create a comfortable and convenient atmosphere.
During this construction, the circular drive in front of the hospital will be closed, along with the pedestrian entrances to the hospital's central building and North Pavilion. The interim main entrance to the hospital will be at the Ambulatory Surgery entrance, next to the Emergency Department. Signs posted at the entrance to the Medical Center campus will direct patients and visitors to the new entry location and an adjacent driveway available for patient drop-off and pick-up.
Parking for patients and visitors will continue to be available in two lots (#1 and #4) immediately to the right of the entrance to the hospital, and also in lot #3 in front of the Emergency Department.
Renovations are also underway at the Rockville Centre Links golf club. Visitors to the club will have fewer parking spots due to a trailer and construction vehicles, but they still should be able to find parking in the lot adjacent to the club house while the work is underway.
According to Links' Controller Phil Mendolia, the club is just "doing a little remodeling" to its club house and pro shop. The construction, which started in October is scheduled to be completed by April 30, he said.
Mendolia said the work included "raising the ceilings and making the space more appealing." He said the construction would result in no real increase to the square footage of the club house.
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