New Starbucks location to open in southwest Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Coffee lovers in southwest Fresno will soon have easier access to Starbucks.

The coffee chain is planning to open a new location on Church Avenue and MLK Jr. Boulevard, near Rutherford B. Gaston Middle School.

Construction is underway, and the new shop is expected to open sometime this summer.

Currently, the closest Starbucks locations are along Highway 99 or in Downtown Fresno.