Construction update from the Central Street Consortium

Rapid progress is underway at Ryan Field as the new stadium begins to take visual form. Towering steel columns, freshly poured concrete decks and carefully placed precast panels are quickly transforming the site.

The steel framework for the main concourse level has now wrapped more than halfway around the future stadium bowl, setting the base for the next stage — construction of the upper concourse, which is set to begin in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, an additional crane has been deployed on-site to place precast concrete panels, giving fans and passersby a glimpse of the stadium's future shape and structure.

With foundation work and underground utilities successfully completed last month, crews have shifted focus to installing essential infrastructure, including roughing in utilities within the future stadium building.

Residents along the Chancellor St. utility route that runs from the west end of the street to Asbury Ave. and Canal Shores will notice equipment on-site Feb. 27-28 as crews take samples to assess soil conditions. All work will occur during the City of Evanston’s allowable work hours and will not impact access to homes along the utility route.

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. Visit the Ryan Field website to explore several ways to ask questions and stay informed about upcoming milestones, including weekly updates on construction milestones. Visit the City of Evanston website to stay up-to-date on all Evanston construction projects and events.

Photo credit: Central Street Consortium/Feb. 10, 2025

Steel framework has nearly wrapped around the main concourse level. Crews will begin building the upper decks in the coming weeks.

First precast panels installed

Crews installed the first piece of precast concrete Monday, Feb. 10. Watch video of the first panel placement.

Help fuel the crew at Ryan Field

The hardworking construction teams building the new Ryan Field need great meals to keep them going. Have a favorite local spot for lunch? Share your go-to restaurants, and we’ll add them to our list of top recommendations for on-site workers. Fill out the survey.

Join the Ryan Field project

Are you a skilled tradesperson or job seeker looking for construction work? Join the team building the new Ryan Field!

Evanston residents seeking opportunities in construction and related trades are invited to connect with hiring contractors at an upcoming job fair. 

• When: March 12, 5-7 p.m.
• Where: Rebuilding Exchange (1245 Hartrey Ave., in the green building)

This event provides a valuable opportunity to network with industry professionals, learn more about the hiring process, and explore potential career paths in the field.

To maximize your experience, attendees are encouraged to upload a resume in advance.

Follow us on Instagram

Follow the Central Street Consortium on Instagram @centralstreetconsortium to see the job site through the eyes of the construction crew. Meet the team, find project updates, community events and more.

Upcoming events

The Central Street Consortium regularly hosts events to engage the Evanston community in the project to rebuild Ryan Field and to learn more about careers in the construction industry. 

Join us for office hours
A member of the Central Street Consortium team will be at the will-call ticket office in Welsh-Ryan Arena at 2705 Ashland Ave. from 9 to 11 a.m. each Wednesday. Neighbors are welcome to come chat about special programs and construction career opportunities and to learn more about local businesses. CSC representatives also will be available from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Wednesday at the CSC Resource Center at 1910 Greenwood Ave. in Evanston.