Civic Center Parking Garage Stairwell Closure - Update

The stairwell at the southeast corner of the City's Civic Center Parking Garage, located at the intersection of Laporte and Mason Street, requires a full replacement due to structural issues. It will remain closed until the replacement is completed. 

We understand how frustrating it has been to have the stairwell closed for this long - our team shares that frustration. Projects involving structural safety and multiple funding sources can be complex, and the challenges of replacing the stairwell have led to significant delays. We began assessing the stairwell's safety in 2019 and identified routine repairs that could be funded by Parking Services. However, funding was paused due to the pandemic and delayed further by fluctuations in available funds. During that time, the stairwell's condition worsened, ultimately requiring a full replacement instead of just repairs, which led to the need for additional funding. 

We have now secured the necessary funding and are nearly ready to begin work. Construction is expected to begin in early 2025 and completed by late fall 2025. We are looking forward to celebrating its completion! 

In the meantime, we recommend using the elevator next to the closed stairwell or the nearby stairwell at the southwest corner of the garage. 

Civic Center Parking Structure minor closure on Level 1

The twelve (12) parking stalls located in the northeast corner of level one (1) of the parking structure is expected to be closed beginning, Thursday, December 26, 2024. This closure is necessary to facilitate the installation of new infrastructure in this section of the parking structure; this area will remain closed until the work is completed. Thank you for your patience and understanding.