Construction of the Inauguration platform at the Archives and History building at 109 East Jones St. in downtown Raleigh will temporarily change how visitors access the building. Following completion of the platform, patrons of the Government and Heritage Library, the State Archives and the Genealogy Research Room, which are all housed in the building, will gain access to the front door from a ramp on the Blount Street side of the building, across from the Executive Mansion.

Construction on the Inauguration platform will begin on Wednesday. One lane on the steps will be kept open for a time, but visitors to the building might want to begin using the Blount Street ramp. Metered parking is also available on Blount Street.

On Inauguration Day, Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009, the building will be closed to the public all day.