The University of Iowa’s most recognizable building is having some work done. On July 25, construction crews will begin replacing deteriorated wood elements and metal flat-lock seam roofing on the central attic, bell tower, and cupola sections of the central tower of Old Capitol.

Repairing the leaking roof may require the central tower to be wrapped in scaffolding, but no work is scheduled to take place on the gilded dome.

The repairs are estimated to cost $1.3 million and will be carried out by Portzen Construction of Dubuque, Iowa.  

Old Capitol Museum will remain open during construction, but public entrances may have to shift in order to accommodate the repair work. Those changes will be posted on the museum’s website.

The project is expected to be completed by early December.