Parkridge Medical Center began construction on a $98 million, three-story patient tower that will add beds and amenities in one of the largest expansions in the hospital’s 54-year history.
Hospital officials said the tower would take 18 months to build, with completion scheduled in 2026. The entrance to the hospital will be blocked and diverted during construction.
Parkridge Health System announced the expansion to its main Chattanooga facility in January 2024 with a $72 million price tag.
The scope of the project expanded before the hospital announced the start of construction Tuesday, Parkridge spokesperson said Paul Tucker.
“Due to our growth, an additional floor was added to construct a three-story patient tower,” Tucker said in an email Wednesday.