CORVALLIS – Thousands of Oregon State University fans have watched the Beavers football team implode over the years – so on Friday they can watch the west side of Reser Stadium come down as well.
The public can view a livestream of the implosion of Reser’s west side as part of a $153 million improvement project.
The implosion is expected to take place between 7:40 a.m. and 8 a.m. Friday. The livestream can be viewed here. It will include footage from multiple cameras showing the implosion from many angles and replays of the event, as well as an interview between Mike Parker, OSU Athletics play-by-play announcer, and Scott Barnes, OSU vice president and director of athletics.
Implosion-related road closures will occur from 6 to 9 a.m. Residential, commercial and campus structures within 500 feet of the stadium will be unoccupied during the implosion.
The project includes construction of the new west side of the stadium, a welcome center for prospective new students, and a wellness clinic for students, OSU employees and community members. The project is expected to be completed before the start of the 2023 football season. The project is being funded by more than $90 million in philanthropy and by revenues from football stadium activities.
