Kentucky State Capitol Closes to Public as $291 Million Construction Project Begins

Ky. State Capitol building to close for lengthy renovation project | NewsRadio 1230 AM/99.3 FM | Hopkinsville's News Leader | Hopkinsville, Kentucky

The Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort will be closed to the public starting today, as construction begins on a huge renovation project to upgrade the historic building. This project marks the first comprehensive overhaul of the building in over 70 years, and comes with a $291.5 million price tag that was approved and funding by the Kentucky General Assembly. It’s likely to be a multi-year long project, and is set to modernize infrastr…

Kentucky State Capitol closes to public as $291 million construction project begins

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State Capitol to close as massive renovation project begins

FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Kentucky State Capitol will close to the public Wednesday as the construction phase begins on a nearly $300 million renovation project. According to officials, this marks the first major overhaul of the historic building in more than 70 years. Several government offices will be relocated during the multi-year project to allow work to proceed. Meanwhile, the Kentucky Supreme Court will temporarily hold procee…