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April 17, 2026 

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Berger Contractors prepared this week for installation of sanitary pipe improvements along Central Street.

Full installation will take place starting the week of April 20. At the end of each workday, any open excavation will be covered with steel plates and fenced off for public safety. Residents are asked to avoid the work areas as best as possible.

The pedestrian sidewalk on Central Street at the tie-in location (on the north side of the street) will be closed to the public. Since work will occur in the street, traffic will be reduced to one lane as directed by flagmen.

During construction, Central Street roadway and parking, will have limited access and parking, as well as single-lane flagged traffic between Ashland Avenue and Asbury Avenue. However, residents will be able to access their driveways. No Parking signs will be posted in corresponding areas.

Also this week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style padded seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the west upper bowl.
• Student bleacher wall closure installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry on field level, main concourse, upper concourse, as well as elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Canopy underside speaker cluster installation.
• West elevation club shingled glass system installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Scoreboard facade framing.
• Scoreboard facade metal panel installation.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Ribbon video board delivery and installation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse and field level restrooms.
• Site concrete work at the northwest end for site improvements.
• Site concrete work at the northeast end for site improvements.
• Site work at the north lot.
• Storefront glazing installation at market on the main concourse.
• Fiber cement wall panel installation on the upper concourse.

April 10, 2026 

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Next week, Berger Contractors will prepare for installation of sanitary pipe improvements along Central Street.

Planned activity is scheduled to start no earlier than Monday, April 13, at 7 a.m. for layout and exploratory preparation of the work. During the week of April 20, the full installation of work will occur. At the end of each day, any open excavation will be covered with steel plates and fenced off for public safety. Residents will be asked to avoid the work areas as best as possible.

The pedestrian sidewalk on Central Street at the tie-in location will be closed to the general public. (On the North side of Central). It is noted that work occurs in the street, which will reduce traffic to one lane directed by flagmen.

During construction, Central Street roadway and parking, will have limited access and parking, as well as single-lane flagged traffic between Ashland Avenue and Asbury Avenue. However residents will be able to access their driveways. No Parking signs will be posted in corresponding areas.

This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style padded seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the west upper bowl.
• Student bleacher wall closure installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry on field level, main concourse, upper concourse, as well as elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Canopy underside speaker clusters arrive on site.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• West elevation club shingled glass system installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Scoreboard facade framing.
• Scoreboard facade metal panel installation.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse and field level restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Site concrete work at the northwest end for site improvements.
• Colored concrete at north end zone patio.

April 2, 2026

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry on field level, main concourse, upper concourse, as well as elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system detailing.
• Canopy underside speaker clusters arrive on site.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• West elevation club shingled glass system installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Scoreboard facade framing.
• Scoreboard facade metal panel installation.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse and field level restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Curb and gutter work at the northwest end for site improvements.

March 26, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry on field level, main concourse, upper concourse, loft level, elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system detailing.
• Detail work at the canopy underside lighting systems.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Scoreboard facade framing.
• Scoreboard back side facade metal panel installation.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse and field level restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Curb and gutter work at the northwest end for site improvements.

March 19, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse, upper concourse, elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
•  Detail work at the canopy underside lighting systems.
•  West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse and field level restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Curb and gutter work at the northwest end for site improvements.

March 12, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Drywall hanging and finishing at the field level.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse, upper concourse, elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding around to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
• Expansion joint at canopy roofing finishes this week.
• Sheet metal detailing at canopy roof inner fascia.
• Detail work at the canopy underside lighting systems.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Spray foam insulation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse restrooms.
• Concrete masonry operation at the dock perimeter.
• Curb and gutter work at the northwest end for site improvements.

March 5, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• General admission-style seating installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap continues precast concrete structure installation and excavation/hauling.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions.
• Hanging and finishing drywall at the field level.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse and upper concourse, as well as elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side proceeding to the northwest.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
• Expansion joint canopy roofing.
• Sheet metal detailing at canopy roof inner fascia.
• Detail work at the canopy underside lighting systems.
• West elevation club glazing system framing installation.
• Subroof installation at the southside main concourse and upper concourse scoreboards.
• Spray foam insulation operation.
• Miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.
• Ceramic wall tile installation in main concourse restrooms.
• Loading dock concrete slab on-grade.
• Concrete masonry operation at dock perimeter.
• Grading and demolition work at the northwest end of the site in preparation for site improvements.

Feb. 26, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• Stadium general admission-style seating deliveries, installation and detailing on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side north end storm trap footprint grading, backfill and compaction.
• East side south end storm trap begins precast concrete structure installation.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse and upper concourse, as well as elevator shafts and mechanical shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side, heading to the west side.
• Limestone panels insulation installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium.
• MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels of the stadium.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
• Loading dock shallow underground utilities with concrete pours to follow.
• Loading dock slab on-grade concrete pours.
• Expansion joint canopy roofing.
• Subroof installation.
• Spray foam insulation operation.
• And, miscellaneous metal and steel stair installation.

Feb. 19, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• Stadium seat anchor and support system installation.
• First stadium general admission-style seating delivery and install, with a focus on the east upper bowl.
• Student bleacher standing handrail installation.
• East side site utility storm trap excavation and storm trap structures installation at the north end. Next, the east side north end storm trap footprint will be backfilled and graded.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions throughout the stadium.
• Concrete masonry work on the field level, main concourse upper concourse and elevator shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at the upper levels on west side elevation.
• Exterior facade framing system on the north side of the stadium making its way around to the west side.
• Limestone panel installation on the east side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and fire protection throughout the stadium.
• Overhead MEP pipe insulation within the stadium and MEP in-wall rough-in on all levels.
• Metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection and detailing.
• Loading dock shallow underground utilities are being installed with concrete pours to follow. Also, loading dock slab on-grade concrete ramp to the playing field is being poured.
• South canopy roofing installation finishes.
• And, continuing this week are sub-roof installation, spray foam insulation and miscellaneous metal installation.

Feb. 12, 2026 

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This week, Ryan Field construction crews continue to make progress on the following:

• The stadium seat anchor and support system is being installed.
• The student bleacher standing handrail is being installed.
• On the east side, utility storm trap excavation and trucking work continues. And, utility storm trap structures delivery and installation began at the north end.
• The first section of liner installation is under way.
• Interior light gauge metal framing partitions continue throughout the stadium.
• Concrete masonry work continues on the field level, main concourse, upper concourse and elevator shafts.
• Exterior framing and sheathing at the upper levels of west side elevation continues. Also, the facade framing system continues on the north side of the stadium working around to the west side.
• The first pieces of limestone panel are being installed on the southeast side, progressing to the north side.
• Overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) continues throughout the stadium. Pipe insulation work continues within the stadium. And MEP in-wall rough in continues on all levels.
• Fire protection overhead work installation continues on the field level.
• Also ongoing are the metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located on the upper concourse.
• Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection continues at mid-bowl.
• At the loading dock, concrete areas are being prepped for shallow underground utilities and concrete pour sequencing preparation.
• Southwest canopy roof installation continues. Also, sub-roof installation proceeds.
• Spray foam insulation and miscellaneous metal installation continues.

Feb. 5, 2026 

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Bowl seating brackets and anchors, as well as student bleacher standing handrail installation continues this week. Also inside, light gauge metal framing partitions proceed throughout the stadium and concrete masonry work continues on the field level, main concourse, upper concourse and elevator shafts.

Overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) carries on throughout the stadium. Overhead MEP pipe insulation continues. Fire protection overhead work is ongoing throughout the field level. Meanwhile, MEP in-wall rough in continues at all levels. Also ongoing are the metal decking operations for the markets and concessions located throughout the concourses.

Ribbon board enclosure and railing system erection is complete on the upper bowl, while crews have begun installation of the mid-bowl railing.

Exterior framing and sheathing at upper levels on the west side elevation continues. The facade framing system continues on the north side heading to the west. On the east side, site utility storm trap excavation and trucking work proceeds.

Finally, additional areas are being enclosed and heated to support work activity amid cold temperatures.

Jan. 29, 2026 

The team continues to clear snow to sustain operations. Inside, installation proceeds with seating brackets and anchors — and student bleachers are going in. Also, interior partitioning carries on throughout the stadium. On the east side, work will be completed this week with excavation to subgrade. The storm trap team is mobilizing this week as well. Finally, facade work continues on the north side.

Jan. 22, 2026 

Installation continues on bowl seating brackets. Student bleacher planking will be completed this week, as work begins on standing handrails. On the east side, utility storm trap grading prep continues and excavation will begin pending weather conditions. Inside, light gauge metal framing partitions continue throughout the stadium. CMU masonry work continues on field level, the main and upper concourses and elevator shafts. On the west side, exterior framing and sheathing continues on the upper levels. Overhead mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) proceeds throughout the stadium. Also, overhead MEP pipe insulation work continues within the stadium. MEP in-wall rough in continues at all levels of the stadium. Fire protection overhead work installation continues on the field level. Meanwhile, metal decking operation at concourse concession / market buildings continues on the upper concourse. At the upper bowl, ribbon board enclosure and railing system install is ongoing. Due to this week’s extreme cold, areas have been enclosed and heated to support work activity.  

Jan. 15, 2026 

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Work continues to progress on the below grade loading dock concrete and footings. Around the stadium, seating brackets and anchors are being installed, while student section bleachers and interior partitions continue. Meanwhile, stadia steps continue on newly set precast. On the east side, preparation work has commenced for the storm detention tank excavation activities. Exterior facade work continues to progress on all elevations of the stadium. And up above, the installation of the canopy roofing is approaching completion.

Jan. 8, 2026 

As work ramps up again after the holidays, crews are pouring concrete and footings for the loading dock. Seating brackets and anchors are being installed. East site work is set to begin as the temporary office and trailers are demobilized. Student bleachers are going in. Work continues throughout the stadium on interior partitions. On the south side, canopy roofing proceeds. Stadia aisle steps continue on newly set precast. And, the exterior façade progresses along the north side of the stadium.

Dec. 18, 2025 

This week, final bowl stadia pre-cast work is complete and the large crane used for erection and installation has been demobilized from the site. Inside, metal stud partitions and framing continue throughout the stadium. Concrete block installation continues to progress on all levels. The temporary office trailers and tent at the north end of the project have begun demobilization to make way for the MWRD site work on the east side.

Installation continues on the student bleachers. Grading and prep work for dock subgrade is underway, as well as dock concrete paving operation. On the exterior, façade aluminum framing mullion installation has progressed to the stadium’s north side. And spray insulation continues at sub-roof panels under the precast stadia.

The work site will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. The Central Street Consortium would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.

Dec. 11, 2025 

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Now into December and moving toward the holidays, construction crews are completing field level precast stadia, as well as mechanical, engineering and plumbing yard brick veneer. Meanwhile, interior partitions continue throughout the stadium. At the loading dock, underground utilities continue with slab on grade to follow. Finally, ADA railings are being installed around the main level. 

Dec. 4, 2025 

Erection proceeds on field level stadia. Permanent stairs are being built throughout the stadium, seating installation continues and interior partitions continue. And, due to recent snow storms, the team is clearing snow to sustain normal operations.

Nov. 26, 2025 

Work continues this week to install roofing, along with field level stadia, stairs and seating. Construction of interior partitions also continues throughout the stadium. Crews will pause work for Thursday for the Thanksgiving holiday, resuming Friday.

Nov. 21, 2025 

The skyline above the stadium is undergoing a change this week as the large red crane is broken down and demobilized. This marks the completion of the canopy roof decking. Construction of stairs continues around the stadium, along with installation of precast stadia and seating.</br</br

Nov. 13, 2025

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Stadium construction is set to meet another major milestone in the coming weeks, as crews finish final steel erection and near completion of the roof canopy decking. 

Inside the stadium bowl, workers are carefully positioning the final precast risers at field level, forming the last of the tiered seating structure, and have begun installing seats throughout the stadium. Work also continues to erect interior walls and install utility infrastructure both inside and out. Outside, workers continue to wrap the structure in exterior sheathing, enclosing the stadium and setting the stage for the next phase of exterior finishes.

Nov. 6, 2025

The roof canopy structure is nearly complete, marking the end of structural steel erection. The final pieces of canopy roof decking also will be installed in the coming weeks. Inside, construction of interior walls continues, along with installation of utility infrastructure. Seating installation also continues throughout the stadium.

Oct. 30, 2025

Another crane will soon disappear from the stadium bowl as ironworkers finish structural work on the roof canopy. Workers are now focused on final detailing around the scoreboard areas, while crews complete testing on the skip-hoist system, set to start running later this week.

Inside the stadium, progress continues with spray foam insulation, interior wall framing, and installation of mechanical and electrical systems. Outside, crews are busy wrapping the structure with exterior sheathing and adding roof decking to the canopy.

Oct. 23, 2025

Crews have finished work on the west storm trap, restoring the area to its final grade, and progress continues across the stadium. Underground utility testing near the mechanical yard will wrap up before backfilling next week. The skip hoist at the southeast corner is nearly complete, and exterior sheathing continues to take shape around the stadium. Inside, teams are adding spray foam insulation and concrete block walls on the field level, finishing fireproofing at the press level, and advancing utility and framing work on the main and upper concourses. Overhead, crews are completing canopy steel and continuing roof decking installation.

Oct. 16, 2025

Crews will complete backfilling of the west storm trap this week, bringing the area back to grade. Meanwhile, stud framing the installation of utility infrastructure continues inside the stadium; installation of roof decking continues on the canopy; and exterior sheathing continues to progress around the perimeter of the stadium.

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