Wrigley Renovation Visual Update: Working Through the Winter

It’s been a while since we talked about the state of the renovation at Wrigley Field, although we have discussed the still-missing bleachers, which may or may not be ready for Opening Day.

But that doesn’t mean the bleachers might not be getting close to rising from the ashes. Crews have been hard at work even through the recent cold snap and snow:

More on the bleacher foundation work:

https://twitter.com/WrigleyBlog/status/553639136327110656

https://twitter.com/WrigleyBlog/status/555046943710523392

We’re going to hear a lot more about the renovation this weekend at the Cubs Convention, where the Cubs are expected to share more on the time line, and on their alternative plans if the bleachers – GOD FORBID! – are not ready for the April 5 Opening Night game on ESPN.

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