December 5, 2022 3:00 a.m.

As the 2023 legislative session approaches, the south entrance to the Oregon State Capitol has reopened following years of construction to make seismic and accessibility improvements.

With public entry on State Street reopened, this will allow entry to hearing rooms A-F on the first floor. These are used for December Legislative Days and the upcoming session. The entry also provides access to the legislative offices in the Capitol wings. During the session, public access to the chamber will have a limited capacity due to the ongoing construction work. It is projected that the main historic portion of the building will reopen for visitors again in January of 2025.

The Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety construction project continues to make seismic, safety, and accessibility improvements to the Oregon State Capitol building. This includes seismic upgrades to the 1977 portion of the building, mechanical system upgrades, and new Americans with Disabilities Act entrances at the back of the Capitol, among other accessibility improvements.

For more information regarding the project, go to: https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/cams