Orchard Park, N.Y. (WBEN) Construction at new Highmark Stadium has been suspended following the discovery of graffiti at several locations inside the $2.1 billion development project.
Gilbane/Turner Building Co. - one of the lead general contractors on the Orchard Park construction site - confirmed the graffiti and some other minor vandalism was found Monday morning. It is believed the incident occurred during the past weekend.
In a prepared statement, Gilbane said:
“Graffiti was found in both finished and unfinished areas of the stadium project site.
"We suspended work and launched a full investigation in partnership with trade contractors and unions to send a clear message about how seriously we take this matter.
“Gilbane/Turner maintains zero tolerance for graffiti, vandalism or defacement of property on our project.
“This behavior is unacceptable and does not reflect the standards we expect on this project.”
Work should be reinstated - perhaps by Tuesday, sources said.
Sources said the stadium is about 87% complete and still on pace to be completed this summer - before the start of the 2026 NFL season.