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Two–plus years in the making, the
North End Zone construction at Donald
W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium on the
University of Arkansas campus is nearing
completion.
"It has been exciting," said Matt
Trantham. "It's been like any construction.
It had ups and downs, but everything is on
a schedule."
Matt, the longtime senior associate
athletic director for internal operations,
oversees athletic events and facilities at U
of A. He remembers when the project was
just a vision, and a lot of blueprints and
renderings. Come Sept., 1st it will be a
reality.
"Back in Dec., 2016 all we saw
was a large hole in the ground
where the former Frank
Broyles Athletic Center
used to be," he said. "To
see what it is now is
pretty awesome."
A total
investment
of $160
million added 315,000 square feet of new
space to the stadium, 4,800 additional
seats and improved the ability to move
more freely around the facility. Now, ticket
holders can circumnavigate the entire
stadium on one level.
"We have connectivity through the
stadium that didn't exist previously," he
said. "People will be able to get around the
stadium easier and get closer to where their
seats are. Now that we have the North End
Zone, fans can navigate a path around the
stadium to their seats, to meet someone
or to see family who may be located in a
different section."
Matt said the new design alleviated
congestion and time waiting in line for
restrooms or concessions.
"Fans are going to love it," he explained.
"It will add a whole new aesthetic
component to our stadium. We think
the volume of our fans cheering e
Razorbacks will be greater because less
sound will be kept from escaping that
big hole that was on the north end.
Fans are going to enjoy seeing
their stadium improved and enhanced. Our
fans are going to love it and appreciate the
benefits that come from it."
By Dave Woods | DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com
A new game day
experience
North End Zone ready
for the Razorbacks
