MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The new Alabama State House is on track to be move-in ready within several months.
According to information from the Alabama Legislative Administration, construction of the $400 million structure is progressing and state legislative operations could begin as early as September.
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The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) is in charge of its construction.
According to the RSA, the new building is located near the current State House, which was built in the early 1960s for the highway department and later retrofitted for legislative use.
The new State House will be about 460,000 square feet, have six stories and include a dome.
The RSA says the old State House building is expected to be demolished to make room for a park area, pavilion and an underground parking deck.
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Officials say the new complex is designed to modernize legislative operations while also reshaping the downtown Montgomery landscape. The inclusion of public green space is intended to make the Capitol district more accessible for residents and visitors.
State leaders have long said the existing State House no longer meets the technological and security needs of a modern legislature. The current building was never originally intended for legislative use and has required decades of modifications.
The replacement facility is expected to bring committee rooms, offices and public meeting areas under one roof, reducing the need for scattered workspaces. Supporters say the project will improve efficiency and provide enhanced access for citizens participating in the legislative process.
Construction managers report that interior build-out and infrastructure installation are now entering their final phases, with furniture and technology systems scheduled for installation later this year.
Originally reported by Shannon Delcambre in WVTM 13.
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