LAWRENCE (WIBW) - A major milestone has been reached in the ongoing transformation of David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium at the University of Kansas.
Officials announced that the University of Kansas, along with development partners Edgemoor/Sunflower Partners, joined the Clark-JE Dunn Construction joint venture team on June 18 to celebrate the topping out of more than 1,200 tons of steel for the east portion of the new football stadium bowl.
University of Kansas officials said the event marked a key milestone on the project, with additional progress to come as construction advances across the broader KU Gateway District.
As construction lead for the new mixed-use development, the Clark-JE Dunn Construction joint venture team continues to build strong momentum on site. The KU Gateway District is a multi-phase development designed to completely reimagine the stadium footprint.
This particular phase of the project, known as Phase 2, will trans- form the east stands and introduce a vibrant mixed-use district complete with student housing, a flagship hotel, and retail.
Following this milestone, the project team will shift focus to enclosing the building and advancing interior construction, with Phase 2 on track to deliver a reimagined stadium experience that supports both athletics and broader campus life, officials said.