December 2, 2022 3:00 a.m.

Holidays at the Capitol, a tradition that fills the halls of the Oregon State Capitol Rotunda with the sounds of school choirs, will not take place this year due to a large-scale construction project to make seismic and accessibility improvements.

A release said the historic portions of the building, including the Rotunda, House and Senate Chambers, Governor’s Ceremonial Office and hall of portraits, closed on July 1st for the third phase of the Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety construction project. The main historic portion of the building is projected to open to visitors again in January of 2025. That means holiday events will not be taking place at the Capitol until then.

The release said the public will continue to have access to both the House and Senate member offices. This month the south entrance to the building along State Street will reopen giving access to the public hearing rooms A-F and to both chambers, during legislative floor sessions.

For more information, go to www.oregonlegislature.gov.