Construction of WSU’s Schweitzer Engineering Hall set to begin Monday

Washington State University will begin constructing its Schweitzer Engineering Hall on Monday.

The work is expected to be completed in early 2026, according to a news release by WSU.

Traffic revisions and sidewalk closures near the site on Spokane and College streets are expected. Southeast Columbia Street will be closed to through-traffic for the duration of construction, according to the news release.

The building will replace WSU’s Green 3 parking lot, which will permanently close Monday.

The $80 million project was funded by $40 million in private donated funds and $40 million provided by the Washington State Legislature.

Local philanthropists Beatriz and Ed Schweitzer contributed $20 million, which made up a significant portion of donated funds.

When constructed, the facility will serve as a student success building, meeting the needs of nearly 5,000 students in the Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture.