Finding a parking space at the busy Kennewick Costco store soon may get easier.

Construction on a designated employee parking lot behind the store is expected to free up more parking spots for customers, according to Kennewick Costco officials.

The new lot at the corner of West Quinault Avenue and West Grandridge Boulevard is across the street from Great Harvest Bread Co.

It will feature 110 spaces and is set to be completed by the end of August, according to Kennewick Costco officials. It expands parking capacity by about 20 percent.

The project also includes associated landscape, parking lot lighting and stormwater improvements.

Costco employees are encouraged to park along the perimeter of their existing lot.

Ray Poland & Sons Construction of Kennewick is the general contractor.