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Navy might have the edge over Army in the annual college football game, with the Mariners leading the series, 62-55-7. But the Army Black Knights will soon have an upgraded facility to play in as they continue one of sports’ greatest rivalries.
New York City-based Turner Construction announced that its own team will carry out a $133.5 million investment renovation and modernization project at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, for the United States Military Academy.
Turner will rebuild the east bleachers of the 38,000-seat stadium behind the cadet section, where he usually cheers on the team in his gray suit, “Long O” coats and black caps. The improvements will provide 360-degree views of the field and the surrounding Hudson Valley.
Turner plans to schedule his work around both home football and lacrosse games to allow teams to continue playing while construction is underway.
“We are excited to begin work on this historic site and work with the military and our partners to provide a special place for fans to enjoy the game and the surrounding Hudson Valley,” said Luigi Morfea, executive of Turner Construction, in a press release. .
While the upgraded venue will host most of the team’s home games, the storied rivalry with Navy likely won’t be one of them. The game is typically played in larger professional stadiums to accommodate more fans, with the 2024 meeting scheduled for the home field of the NFL’s Washington Commanders in Landover, Maryland.
The project will begin in April 2024 with the demolition of the existing east bleachers and be completed in time for the 2026 football season, Turner said.
