JACKSON, Wyo. — Crews are moving on to the demolition of the Teton County Courthouse on King Street next week, and offices previously housed at the 180 South King Street building have temporarily relocated.

The demolitions mark the first major steps on the road to building the $88 million SPET-approved Justice Center. According to a statement from Teton County, fencing was scheduled to be set around the perimeter of the property on Thursday, and demolition work is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 9. Construction traffic will be entering and exiting the jobsite from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and flaggers will help guide vehicles and pedestrians through the area.

“Teton County appreciates the community’s patience and understanding as construction work begins on this once-in-a-generation investment in public safety,” the County wrote in a statement. “The new Justice Center supports the County’s commitment to providing accessible, efficient, and secure justice services for residents and visitors.”

All offices and services housed in the Teton County Courthouse have been relocated to temporary offices on Simpson Ave. The Teton County Clerk of District Court Office, Teton County Circuit Court (Judge Erin Weisman), Teton County District Court (Judge Melissa Owens) and court security will be located at 250 East Simpson Ave. The Teton County and Prosecuting Attorney’s Office will be located at 270 East Simpson Ave.

From Tuesday, March 10, through Friday, March 13, sidewalks will be closed and street parking will be unavailable on South King Street. Sidewalks along East Simpson Ave. near the courthouse will also be closed. Crews are expected to break ground on the new Justice Center this summer.

Monica is a Staff Reporter who studied journalism at Syracuse University and has been in the valley since 2015. She loves writing about the local food and bev scene, especially craft beer. When she’s not on the clock, you can find her paddle boarding, sewing, or whipping up a new recipe at home.