Hayward Field will look like a modern stadium when the renovation is done: Oregon track & field rundown

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An artist's rendering of the way the west grandstand at Hayward Field will look after the renovation.

(University of Oregon Foundation)

I perused the University of Oregon Foundation website and found a good overview of the Hayward Field renovation, including some images of what Hayward will look when the work crews finally depart for good in 2018.

This isn't necessarily new information, but provides an idea of what the old stadium will look like when brought into the 21st Century.

The project includes classroom space, locker rooms and an indoor training facility, in addition to the stadium improvements.

Hayward will retain its name, but the overall facility will be known as the Bowerman Track & Field Complex.

Here are artist renderings of the renovated Hayward.

Here is the timeline for the project. You will note the timeline doesn't include the Oregon Twilight in May of 2017 or 2018. The Twilight has provided opportunity for the Ducks to honor their seniors in front of the home crowd in the regular season. Hopefully this can be added back.

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-- Ken Goe

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