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Construction Updates: Fort Worth Campus

We’re growing to better serve our patients, families and staff with the expansion of our medical center in Fort Worth. As construction progresses, we’re committed to keeping you informed every step of the way.

Construction will add time to your trip. Before you leave, locate your garage and identify any impacts to your route. If you're running late, be sure to call the department as soon as possible, and inform them how late you may be.

Parking and navigation updates

Map showcasing the upcoming closure of the 7th Avenue and Terrell Avenue intersection.

IMPORTANT: 7th and Terrell Avenue intersection closed beginning September 14!

Starting Monday, September 14, the intersection of 7th and Terrell Avenues will close to vehicular traffic through early January.

The area of Terrell Avenue and 6th Avenue should only be used by patients seeking emergency care or patients with appointments in building 901. All other patients, family, and visitors should be using the P1 garage at 8th Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue.

Map of the Fort Worth campus showcasing the areas impacted by construction from September 14 through 20.

September 14 through 20

Driving to campus

  • 7th Avenue and Terrell Avenue intersection: All lanes closed.
    • 7th Avenue closed from Terrell Avenue to Humbolt Street.
    • Terrell Avenue garage is still open for patients and staff.
  • Terrell Avenue between 8th and 7th Avenue: All lanes closed.
  • 8th Avenue between Cannon Street and Rosedale Street: 8th Avenue reduced to one lane each way.
  • Southland Avenue: All lanes closed.
  • Pulaski Street and Southland at 8th Avenue: Closed. No access to 8th Avenue.
  • Pulaski Street between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue: All lanes closed. 

Walking on campus

  • Sidewalks closed:
    • Between 8th Avenue and 7th Avenue: South side of Cooper Street, north and south side of Terrell Avenue, north and south side of Southland Avenue.
    • Between 7th Avenue and 6th Avenue: South side of Pruitt Street, south side of Humbolt Street, north side of Pulaski Street.
    • Between Cooper Street and Terrell Avenue: East side of 8th Avenue.
    • Between Terrell Avenue and Southland: West side of 7th Avenue.
    • Between Humbolt Street and Pulaski Street: West side of 6th Avenue.
  • Crosswalks closed:
    • 8th Avenue and Cooper Street: South and east side.
    • 7th Avenue and Cooper Street: West and south side.
    • 8th Avenue and Terrell Avenue: North and east side.
    • 7th Avenue and Terrell Avenue: All sides.
    • 8th Avenue and Rosedale Street: North side.
    • 7th Avenue and Southland: West side.

Parking on campus

  • Limited parking available in the 7th Avenue garage and the Terrell Avenue garage. Please park in the designated parking garage for your appointment.
Aerial architectural rendering of a Cook Children's Medical Center campus with buildings, greens, and helipad

Learn why we're growing

As Fort Worth continues to experience rapid growth, the demand for specialized pediatric care has increased significantly. To address this need, Cook Children’s is preparing to embark on a 10-year master plan, beginning with the construction of a new 760,000-square-foot medical tower, referred to as the West Tower. This plan will allow for a new and improved Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), an expanded Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), as well as additional capacity for our Hematology and Oncology Center, operating rooms, and imaging services.

Learn more