Project Manager Daniel Streyle said the schedule is tight, but the stadium will be ready in August 2000, in time for the Bengals' late-summer preseason games. Any concerns that might have caused delays have been addressed, he said. Even a harsh winter would not affect construction, with a lot of the work still to be performed being inside the stadium. As the project progresses, the number of workers on the project will continue to grow and peak at about 1,000, Mr. Streyle said. Below the towering cranes, workers are putting up walls to concession stands.
Luxury suites await finishing touches.
Handrails along the stadium steps are being installed. The stadium is aimed at offering a whole new experience for football fans. The team is relying on construc tion crews to get the project done on time. Concerns about meeting the deadline, though, prompted the Bengals to prevent the Reds from installing grass in Cinergy Field in time for the 2000 baseball season. The Reds have given up that fight.