ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- A portion of the downtown construction project you've been watching for the past several months is now complete.

Rochester city officials announced the Midtown Parking Garage is now open to the public for monthly and hourly parking.

The $11.8 million structure is the second phase of the Midtown Redevelopment project and holds nearly 1,700 parking spots. The entrance is on Clinton Avenue, and drivers can exit from Court Street.

The garage is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.