IOWA CITY, Iowa – Memebers of the Iowa media had the opportunity to tour Kinnick Stadium's north end zone renovation project on Tuesday.

The project is expected to be completed before the 2019 season begins and will add 1,570 club seats to the stadium and add a larger scoreboard.

Here are some facts and figures about the north end zone renovation project.

KINNICK EDGE NORTH END ZONE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:

·         Gates H and I are the two main North End Zone (NEZ) Gates; there is also a new North Gate for fans to access. There will be accessible pathways from each gate.

·         The NEZ will remain a construction project throughout the season. Each game elements will adjust based on the construction progress.

·         ADA seating will be on the main concourse in the loge boxes this season due to construction.

·         Evashevski Drive is closed and will be part of the concourse. Portable bathrooms and concessions will be located in this location.

·         Elevators will not be operational, but there are four stairwells for fans to access the Club and Upper levels.

·         The new North End scoreboard will not be complete until next season, but game and play clocks as well as score, down, and distance will be displayed.

·         The Bus Transportation Center will serve as a First Aid and Cooling center for fans located in the NEZ.

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TRAFFIC:

·         Fans are encouraged to avoid the First Ave. I-80 exit due to construction and rather use the Coral Ridge or Dubuque Street exits off I-80 or the Melrose exit off US-218.

·         Construction will impact the Myrtle Street parking lot. Access to the Myrtle Parking Lot during the closure will be available using Benton Street to Greenwood Drive. Riverside Drive will remain open with lane reductions, but will not allow access to Myrtle Lot.

·         The Hawkeye Express returns for its 15th season. Fans can park and ride the train to the game for only $15 per rider. All tickets are cash only and there is not a season pass for the train. The train will begin three hours prior to each game, regardless of kickoff time.

·         Regular Hawkins, South Hospital Drive, and Melrose gameday closures will continue like years past.

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