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Capitol staff detail planned repairs: upper east stairs, acoustical panels, roof drains and ceiling survey
Summary
Staff outlined a schedule of building repairs and preservation work: replacing the upper east exterior stairs in summer 2026, installing new acoustical panels in November, completing remaining roof‑drain repairs in November, and beginning a ceiling survey with restoration planned for 2027.
Robbie, a staff member for the Michigan State Capitol Commission, provided a multi-part update on building maintenance and restoration work and on tree removals and plantings on the East Lawn.
Robbie said the upper set of east exterior stairs—distinct in profile from other recent replacements—shows severe wear and cracking and that design-build partners recommended replacing that upper stair flight. Staff plans the replacement for summer 2026 and estimated the work will require three to four weeks of restricted access; staff…
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