mrags Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ok, months have went bye after confirmation that The Ralph will undergo some serious renovations. Don't remember exactly what the renovations were but I remember an awning type of walkway for the main entrance, bathroom upgrades, Etc... Has there been any word on this at all? Are they working? Is it on hold? Not even sure what the time frame on everything was but It did all get approved for close to $200m didn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OvrOfficiousJerk Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) I was there about a month ago for the fifty yard dash, and there was definitely some construction going on, especially at the entrances to the seating area. Other than that (eg, bathrooms, grand entrance), not sure Edited July 29, 2013 by OvrOfficiousJerk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Had to find the original thread, looks like this year is minor fixes and improvements, with the bulk of the work being done next year... http://forums.twobillsdrive.com/topic/155063-stadium-renovation-renderings/#entry2706601 http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-2/Populous-Selected-for-Renovations-to-Ralph-Wilson-Stadium/a90c0e16-3bb5-4c88-a489-6f6314b1dd85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle flap Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 4 – Chris: Long-time reader, first-time writer. Congrats again on the Manuel call. I heard the idea from you first, so credit where credit’s due! Quick question about the Ralph renovations. What’s the timetable? Has any work started? As a season-ticket holder, I’m excited about the planned changes, and I wanted to know if anything will be different come the home opener. Thanks, and keep up the great work. Will in Philadelphia CB: Thanks for the kind words. With respect to renovations there will be some work done this year, but it won’t be all that noticeable to the fans attending the stadium. That’s because it’s a lot of the guts of the stadium that will be upgraded. The more cosmetic projects like the east end scoreboard additions and big west end pavilion project will not get going until 2014. http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2013/06/07/fan-friday-6-7/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Thanks everyone. Was definitely thinking about this and hasn't heard anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kellyto83TD Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Great find Uncle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Ok, months have went bye after confirmation that The Ralph will undergo some serious renovations. Don't remember exactly what the renovations were but I remember an awning type of walkway for the main entrance, bathroom upgrades, Etc... Has there been any word on this at all? Are they working? Is it on hold? Not even sure what the time frame on everything was but It did all get approved for close to $200m didn't it? I saw them putting down lines in the parking lots. Lot 5 is all black top now. Weight room expansion work going on. LOUD speakers on all 4 towers now. Sealing of upper deck going on now. New metal skin on maintenance building done. New goal posts installed on practice field. I have a 99.44% feeling that Abbott Road will NOT be blockaded this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 Whatever makes it in and out of your lot easier. I'm all for it Hammer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have a 99.44% feeling that Abbott Road will NOT be blockaded this year. Funny you should mention that. I was looking at the suggested routes map last night and noticed it looked like you would be able to drive south on Abbott into Drive 1.... http://prod.static.bills.clubs.nfl.com/assets/pdf/suggested-routes.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 (edited) Funny you should mention that. I was looking at the suggested routes map last night and noticed it looked like you would be able to drive south on Abbott into Drive 1.... http://prod.static.b...sted-routes.pdf http://www.buffalobi...directions.html Top of the page sez Abbott Road still block in front of the Ralph Edited July 30, 2013 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 http://www.buffalobi...directions.html Top of the page sez Abbott Road still block in front of the Ralph Guess you'll see in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsWatch Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 I saw them putting down lines in the parking lots. Lot 5 is all black top now. Weight room expansion work going on. LOUD speakers on all 4 towers now. Sealing of upper deck going on now. New metal skin on maintenance building done. New goal posts installed on practice field. I have a 99.44% feeling that Abbott Road will NOT be blockaded this year. Let me guess, you use Ivory Soap? 99.44% pure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammered a Lot Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) Let me guess, you use Ivory Soap? 99.44% pure. Nope. I use Lava soap for 100% pure clean. Edited July 31, 2013 by Hammered a Lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I saw what I thought was this soap commercial. Then it turned out to be a really weird commercial for fruit. Then in a move no one saw coming, they duped me and pulled some soap out of the fruit. Damn, I was 99.44% sure it was a weird fruit commercial. They duped me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 More cops no beer soon it will be. Flag football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Man Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Can I state for the record that these are the all-time dumbest upgrades in the history of stadium upgrades. Not one substantially improves the fan experience. Are you telling me that an awning and new toilets for x million dollars is going to substantially improve the fan experience? They'd have been better off putting restaurants into the stadium and expanded concessions. Lambeau Field's amenities would have been a quality template to work from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffHead Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Can I state for the record that these are the all-time dumbest upgrades in the history of stadium upgrades. Not one substantially improves the fan experience. Are you telling me that an awning and new toilets for x million dollars is going to substantially improve the fan experience? They'd have been better off putting restaurants into the stadium and expanded concessions. Lambeau Field's amenities would have been a quality template to work from. Better bathrooms certainly would enhance my experience more than a restaurant in the stadium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bills fan since 87 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I look forward to the added loud speakers up top. Sometimes the stadium pa can sound muffled up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finhater Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 (edited) More bathrooms to cut down on the lines I feel would be a big improvement . less pissing in the sinks hopefully Edited July 31, 2013 by finhater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 New article, but not any really new information.... http://www.buffalonews.com/sports/bills-nfl/the-130-million-renovation-project-at-ralph-wilson-stadium-will-make-the-facility-more-fan-friendly-20131006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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