Center of Capitol closes for earthquake upgrades until 2025


The iconic Oregon Capitol Rotunda is among the sections of the building closed through 2025 for seismic renovations. (Ron Cooper/Salem Reporter)
Salem’s most iconic landmark is now largely closed to the public.
The central section of the Oregon State Capitol building is off limits as of July 1 and will not reopen until 2025.
The closure is to accommodate the final phase of a three-part Capitol Accessibility, Maintenance and Safety project aimed at upgrading the…





