Matthew Perschall
A maintennce worker makes sure the power cable doesn't get snagged Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at Atkinson Hall on LSU's campus in Baton Rouge, La.
Atkinson Hall on LSU’s Baton Rouge campus closed Tuesday afternoon following a sewage backup affecting building’s pipes, according to LSU Executive Director of Facility and Property Oversight Tammy Millican.
Staff and students were evacuated following reports of a foul odor within the building.
Facility services has responded to the scene and are working on clearing the backup and sanitizing the area.
There is no current estimate for when the hall will reopen.