The Dalles Public Works Department says the sidewalk and the north lane of East 2nd Street in front of the Recreation building will be closed to all traffic for an unknown amount of time due to work that will be occurring on the building. The department says the purpose of the closure is to create a safety perimeter around the building. There is no estimate on when the sidewalk and traffic lane will be reopened. Adjacent business access will be open while the safety perimeter is in place.