Buffalo Bills Stadium Construction Resumes After Vandalism

A $100,000 reward is offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Construction on the new Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park, New York will resume on Friday after being temporarily halted due to vandalism at the site. Gilbane | Turner, the construction company overseeing the project, has announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Why it matters

The vandalism at the construction site caused a temporary halt in the project, which could have delayed the completion of the new stadium. The $100,000 reward is an effort to quickly identify and apprehend the perpetrators in order to get the construction back on track.

The details

Gilbane | Turner said that work will be suspended on Thursday but will resume on Friday. The company stated that they have a zero tolerance policy for vandalism and that the majority of workers on the site are committed to maintaining a respectful and professional work environment. The company also said they have received strong support from trade contractors, unions, local officials, law enforcement, and the workers on site as the investigation into the vandalism moves forward.

  • Work will be suspended on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Work will resume on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Gilbane | Turner

The construction company overseeing the building of the new Buffalo Bills stadium.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow the suspects out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of maintaining a safe and professional work environment on construction sites, especially for high-profile projects like the new Buffalo Bills stadium. The swift response from the construction company and the offer of a substantial reward demonstrate their commitment to identifying and apprehending those responsible for the vandalism in order to keep the project on track.