Pardon Our Progress: Updates Berkeley Medical Center’s New Patient Tower and Entrance Changes 

February 18, 2026

WVU Medicine Berkeley Medical Center continues to make steady progress on the new patient tower project, part of a historic $260 million investment to expand healthcare access in the Eastern Panhandle. This project represents a major step forward for our community, increasing hospital capacity and enhancing the overall patient and visitor experience. The new tower is expected to open in early 2028.

 Patients and visitors are encouraged to allow extra time for arrival and to watch on-site signage and traffic flow updates. Our goal is to maintain safe access and clear directions at every step. Please follow posted signage on campus and ask your care team if you have any questions.  

Visitor FAQ: Construction & Hospital Access 

  1. Will Berkeley Medical Center remain open during construction? Yes. Berkeley Medical Center will remain open and continue providing care throughout all phases of construction. 
  2. Where should I park if I’m visiting the hospital? Parking will remain available, but a portion of the current patient parking area will be fenced off. Please allow extra time, follow directional signage, and use available lots as indicated on campus. 
  3. Can I get a shuttle if I must park far away?  Yes. Our security team is ready to assist any patient who needs help getting to where they need to go.  Simply call 304-350-3580 for assistance. 
  4. Where is the Pharmacy? As of April 27, pharmacy services moved to Medical Office Building 1, located at 2010 Doctor Oates Drive.  This move is designed to enhance patient access and convenience. 
  5. Why is the main entrance closed? As of June 22, the main entrance closed to allow continued construction on Berkeley Medical Center’s new patient tower. This project will enhance patient care and expand services for our community. All patients and visitors should enter through the new North Entrance off Tavern Road, which will serve as the hospital’s primary entrance during construction.
  6. What about Emergency Department (ED) patients? Emergency Department patients should continue to park and enter through the ED entrance as usual. ED access and operations are not changing.
  7. Will appointments or visiting hours change because of construction? Most appointments and services will continue as scheduled. If a specific clinic or service location changes, patients will be notified directly. We recommend arriving a bit early to accommodate parking and wayfinding adjustments. 
  8. How will I know where to go once I arrive? Both construction and updated wayfinding signage will be posted throughout the campus. If you’re unsure where to enter or park, please ask any team member for help. 
  9. Why is the hospital expanding? The new patient tower supports continued growth in the region and will expand access to care by increasing inpatient capacity, modernizing patient rooms, and improving amenities and parking. 
  10. What is happening near the Dorothy A. McCormack building?  WVU Hospitals East began a major improvement project at the Dorothy A. McCormack Center in January. Construction to install a new linear accelerator, significantly enhancing our radiation therapy services, will run through October. This upgrade will allow patients to receive more advanced and precise cancer treatment close to home and supports our long‑term commitment to expanding high-quality care in the Eastern Panhandle. 
  11. What is happening near Medical Office building 3 and the outpatient surgery center? Construction beside Medical Office Building 3, across from Berkeley Medical Center, is part of Phase 1 of our tower project. This phase includes building a new parking lot and a pedestrian bridge that will eventually span above Tennessee Avenue. The parking lot is expected to open in June 2026, and the pedestrian bridge will be completed in late 2026. 
  12. Where can I learn more about the project at Berkeley Medical Center?  The project at Berkeley Medical Center is part of a historic $260 million investment to expand healthcare access in the Eastern Panhandle. This project represents a major step forward for our community, increasing hospital capacity and enhancing the overall patient and visitor experience. The new tower is expected to open in early 2028. Learn more.