Mayo Parking Ramp Closure on July 26th - Rochester MN

Posted by Laurie, Volunteer Mentor @roch, Jul 21, 2025

Mayo's Rochester Damon Parking Ramp will permanently close for demolition on July 26th. The Damon parking ramp is across the street from Gonda entrance on 3rd Ave SW. Patient parking will transition to the West Parking Ramp located at 515 West Center St. Patient can start using the West Ramp starting July 26th.

The following webpage shows suggested route to arrive at West ramp along with suggestion on where to park based on building your first appointment is: https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction/downtown-patient-arrival-departure-routing

The West Parking Ramp is still connected to Mayo buildings via subway, but it is few blocks farther away from the Gonda building. There will be Mayo employees present to assist with wheelchairs if needed. But with all the street construction and parking changes, you should plan according to arrive at your appointments on time.
The Graham parking ramp will remain open and valet parking will still be available for a charge. In addition, many visitors find they can avoid driving downtown altogether by taking advantage of free hotel shuttles.

To keep up to date with all the construction changes, visit Mayo Rochester construction updates web site: https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction

I am not a Mayo employee, just a patient and volunteer mentor, but want to make you aware of the changes coming. As a patient who visits the downtown campus often, I face the same frustration with parking as many of you do. All I can do is be patient and plan ahead.

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Visiting Mayo Clinic Support Group.

The Mayo Construction site web page has added a West parking lot toolkit (PDF) with additional information.
https://mcforms.mayo.edu/mc6500-mc6599/mc6503-82.pdf

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Which street does the west ramp exit onto?

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@bajjerfan

Exit onto 1st Street NW (to the left) and the next intersection is 6th Ave NW. You can go left or right at that intersection, I suggest you take a right and that will take you to Civic Center Drive and out of construction area. I am use the 2nd map on this page as reference. I have not used the West Ramp yet.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction/downtown-patient-arrival-departure-routing
Check your appointment guide for additional information for arrival and parking.

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Profile picture for sandy8043 @sandy8043

I'm heading there in a few weeks. We love the valet parking at Gonda. That really takes the stress off the whole visit. The valet folks are always friendly and helpful. Its only a few bucks more than parking in the ramp. So convenient. Thanks for the update. I'm sure the street closures will be enough of a challenge. Just think of how great Mayo will be when its all done!

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I have no idea where you find the valet parking?

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Profile picture for rachel5239 @rachel5239

I have no idea where you find the valet parking?

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Its at the drive up Gonda entrance. When you enter there will be a guy directing traffic. Tell him you want valet. He'll direct you to the right spot.

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Its at the drive up Gonda entrance. When you enter there will be a guy directing traffic. Tell him you want valet. He'll direct you to the right spot.

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Is that where you do the drive around to drop people off or to pick them up?

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Profile picture for rachel5239 @rachel5239

Is that where you do the drive around to drop people off or to pick them up?

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@rachel5239 ,
Yes same location. As previous member mentioned, when approach, people will will direct you. Some lanes for drop off others for valet.

The map on construction site show route to approach Gonda.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/rochester-construction/downtown-patient-arrival-departure-routing
It can become backed up during peak times, so plan according to allow time for drop off or valet prior to appointment time.

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Mayo building south entrance is now a patient drop off. It was the employee entrance. Wheel chairs are there. Broadway Ave and west to 2nd street and look for the signs

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