CAPITOL REOPENS SOUTH ENTRANCE TO OREGON STATE CAPITOL – KQEN News Radio

December 5, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Because the 2023 legislative session approaches, the south entrance to the Oregon State Capitol has reopened following years of development to make seismic and accessibility enhancements.

With public entry on State Avenue reopened, it will enable entry to listening to rooms A-f on the primary ground. These are used for December Legislative Days and the upcoming session. The entry additionally offers entry to the legislative places of work within the Capitol wings. Through the session, public entry to the chamber may have a restricted capability because of the ongoing development work. It’s projected that the principle historic portion of the constructing will reopen for guests once more in January of 2025.

The Capitol Accessibility, Upkeep and Security development mission continues to make seismic, security, and accessibility enhancements to the Oregon State Capitol constructing. This consists of seismic upgrades to the 1977 portion of the constructing, mechanical system upgrades, and new Individuals with Disabilities Act entrances behind the Capitol, amongst different accessibility enhancements.

For extra info relating to the mission, go to: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/cams