The presence of graffiti has halted construction at the new Highmark Stadium as crews found graffiti in supposedly secure locations of the facility.
According to WIVB 4, the vandalism was found in “secure locations in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium project site.”
The Eire County Sheriff’s office responded to the scene and is conducting an investigation, but it has not made any arrests or announced persons of interest.
“Over the weekend, graffiti was discovered in several secure locations in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium project site. We suspended work and launched a full investigation in partnership with the trade contractors and unions to send a clear message about how seriously we take this matter,” said general contractor Gilbane Turner in a statement. “Gilbane | Turner maintains zero tolerance for graffiti, vandalism, or defacement of property on our projects. Such actions damage property, violate the law, and undermine the respectful, professional environment we are committed to maintaining. We work diligently to create a jobsite environment that everyone can be proud of. This behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the standards we expect on this project.”
Neither the authorities nor Gilbane Turner stated how long construction would be paused. The nature of the vandalism has also not been publicly shared.
Construction of Highmark Stadium is expected to be complete in July 2026. Weather and previous vandalism incidents have caused minor delays in the completion date of the stadium.
