In order to complete some additional construction tasks at the new addition to Davis-Wade Stadium, it was necessary to close Barr Avenue earlier today [Sept. 2] on the campus of Mississippi State University in order to place a crane adjacent to the stadium to complete those tasks prior to the University of Alabama-Birmingham game on Saturday [Sept. 6].
âAfter consulting with the contractor and the MSU Athletics Department, the plan is that Barr Avenue be closed until Thursday evening [Sept. 5] before being reopened and turned over the Game Day Operations on Friday prior to the game on Saturday,â said MSU Director of Facilities Dan Whatley.
The $75 million expansion and renovation project increased capacity to 61,337, provided additional premium seating, elevators, restrooms and concessions, and a completely new west side concourse. Construction began in August 2012. The newly-expanded DWS officially opened on August 30, when the Bulldogs renewed their in-state rivalry with Southern Miss, blanking the Golden Eagles 49-0 in front of a new school record crowd of 61,889.
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