Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

In early August, crews continue the interior build-out on the field level and main concourse, progressing with concrete masonry and metal stud framing. Fireproofing is coming along on the main and upper concourses, as is ductwork and electrical overhead.

On the exterior, installation has started on canopy truss sections. Onsite sewer work has begun from the south to the west side.

And, away from the site, sewer and underground utility work is moving along at Chancellor Street and Asbury Avenue. Finally, crews are preparing for underground electrical utility work that starts in the Ryan Field west parking lot and then crosses Ashland Avenue toward the stadium.

Questions or concerns?

Northwestern and the Central Street Consortium, in coordination with the City of Evanston, are committed to maintaining a responsive and robust channel of communication with the community throughout the process to Rebuild Ryan Field.

Want to stay informed? Visit the Ryan Field website to ask questions and get weekly updates on construction milestones. Visit the City of Evanston website to stay up to date on all Evanston construction projects and events.

Have you been down Central Street lately? Crews now are installing the first sections of the state-of-the-art canopy, which is designed to focus noise and light on the field. Photo by Ryan Kuttler / Northwestern Athletics

Getting a look inside

The Chicago Sun-Times stopped by last month for a tour and to check in on Ryan Field construction progress one year in. Read more.

Upcoming events

Meet the Union Trades
August 14, 5:00 PM
Trade professionals share insights on testing, sponsorship and union life. The Trade Collective, 1910 Greenwood Street, Evanston.

Office Hours
A Central Street Consortium team member will be on hand from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday in the will-call ticket office at Welsh-Ryan Arena, 2705 Ashland Ave. Stop by and chat about special programs, construction career opportunities and local businesses. Consortium reps also will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the CSC Resource Center, 1910 Greenwood Street.