There will be a temporary traffic pattern change next week for people looking to access Royal Inland Hospital because of construction on the new Patient Care Tower.

Interior Health says a section of the ring road by the patient drop-off area near the coffee shop and the construction site will be down to single-lane traffic. It is to allow a crane to lift generators to the ninth floor of the Patient Care Tower.

While work will take place during the day, the road will remain with single-lane traffic around the clock from September 21 to 23. There will be flagging crews in place to direct traffic.

You can view a diagram of the affected area below.