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In the aftermath of the graffiti discovery that temporarily suspended the construction of the Bills\u2019 new stadium, Gilbane Building and Turner Construction offered a $100,000 reward for information that leads to arrests.<\/p>\n

Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz said earlier this week that the graffiti was pornographic and homophobic, while county commissioner of public works William Geary said, according to WKBW<\/a>, that four separate suites sustained around $150,000 worth of damage from an oil-based spray paint that ruined surfaces and flooring \u2014 forcing parts \u201cto be ripped out and reinstalled.\u201d<\/p>\n

Gilbane Building and Turner Construction said in a joint statement that construction resumed Friday and that the stadium would be completed on schedule.<\/p>\n

\"TheThe new Bills stadium is pictured in September 2025. Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cWe suspended work because the people who come to this jobsite deserve to work in an environment that reflects respect and professionalism,\u201d the statement read, according to WKBW. \u201cWhen that standard is violated, we address it and take the time to reset expectations. That is who we are and how we operate.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cGilbane | Turner maintains zero tolerance for graffiti, vandalism, or any behavior that undermines the respectful and supportive environment we expect on our projects. We appreciate the strong support we have received from our trade contractors, unions, local officials, law enforcement, and the workers on site as we work to identify those responsible for this unacceptable act. The response reinforces what we know to be true: the overwhelming majority of people on this project are committed to maintaining a welcoming and professional work environment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"TheThe Bills\u2019 new stadium is pictured while under construction in September 2025. Getty Images<\/p>\n

WKBW reported Wednesday that the graffiti was located \u201cin several secure locations in both finished and unfinished areas\u201d of the stadium, which has a cost totaling around $2.1 billion and is scheduled to debut for the start of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

Poloncarz suspected that the crime was committed by someone with access to the construction site.<\/p>\n

The Bills officially closed the old Highmark Stadium in early January with their Week 18 victory against the Jets<\/a>, and just across the street \u2014 in the shadow of the venue that served as the setting for their runs to four consecutive Super Bowls in the 1990s and their recent string of playoff appearances with Josh Allen as quarterback \u2014 was nearing completion.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s around 87 percent complete, according to local radio station WBEN<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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