LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Construction will cause the closure of the Kentucky State Capital to the public beginning Wednesday.

Gov. Andy Beshear’s office said the Capitol Renovation Project will modernize infrastructure, address decades of deferred maintenance, enhance accessibility, improve safety and revitalize public and staff spaces.

It is the first overhaul of the building in more than 70 years.

Parts of the Capitol Grounds will also be closed to visitors. However, some areas will stay open like the Floral Clock, the flower beds, green space on Capitol Avenue, the Kentucky COVID-19 Memorial and the Gold Star Families monument.

The Capitol steps will also be open as a public space. Groups or individuals wanting to use it must apply through an online application.

The multi-year project is

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