In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic that has shuttered Las Vegas, crews working at Allegiant Stadium completed another milestone in the construction of the $2 billion facility.
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A third worker at Allegiant Stadium tested positive for the novel coronavirus, the firm building the $2 billion facility reported Friday.
Work crews topped off Allegiant Stadium on Tuesday marking the full enclosure of the $2 billion facility.
If the coronavirus crisis were to delay the completion of Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders have contingency plans that could include finding a temporary place to play.
The Las Vegas-based airline last year entered into a long-term deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to be the naming rights partner of their soon-to-be home, Allegiant Stadium.
The worker did not have close contact with others because of social distancing protocols and was on site for one week before leaving April 2, prior to experiencing symptoms.
Even though the NFL draft in Las Vegas was canceled, it was still a learning experience for area transit planners.
The final two payments for 2020 season tickets at Allegiant Stadium, originally due March 15 and April 15, were first extended to April 15 and May 15 as the initial effects of the novel coronavirus hit Las Vegas.
Construction projects across the Las Vegas Valley have been reminded of the need to follow safety guidelines to allow work to continue during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nevada is one of several states that have allowed construction to continue during the coronavirus pandemic.
Workers on the site were already adhering to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, according to a news release.
Around 1 p.m. Wednesday, crews could be seen working all around the stadium, carrying out signage work and curtain wall duties, among a bevy of tasks.
As Allegiant Stadium rises from the ground its place in the Las Vegas skyline has come into form.
What goes up must come down, at least temporarily.
Construction of Allegiant Stadium is unlikely to affected by the new coronavirus outbreak that is having an impact on just about every industry across the Las Vegas valley.
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