Work at the new Buffalo Bills stadium has been put on pause again.
Gilbane | Turner, the construction management company behind the venue that will soon replace Highmark Stadium, told WIVB that concerns were raised after graffiti was discovered over the weekend “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,” a statement said. “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.”
Details of the graffiti were not disclosed.
Gilbane | Turner briefly suspended the $1.7 billion project in 2024 when a suspected hate symbol was discovered on the site. A police investigation determined there was no criminal activity and the display was not malicious.
The new stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., is expected to be completed before the 2026 football season. The Bills’ final game at Highmark Stadium had some officials worried about fan behavior as Bills Mafia said goodbye in January.