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Globe Life Field Arches Revealed As Rangers New Home 84 Percent Completed

ARLINGTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - The Texas Rangers released more images Wednesday to show how their future home is coming along, including the brick arches in the concourse of Globe Life Field.

Globe Life Field arches
Globe Life Field arches (courtesy: Texas Rangers)

Finishing touches are also being made to the retractable roof, the main reason voters approved the construction of a new stadium for the Rangers, to keep out the oppressive summer heat.

The work involves the merging the retractable roof trusses together.

All five truss sections are expected to be completely connected by next week, marking a major milestone in the retractable roof.

Globe Life Field construction
Globe Life Field construction (courtesy: Texas Rangers)

Work is now underway on the indoor concession stands and restaurants.

The Rangers said Globe Life Field is about 84% complete.

Globe Life Field, across the street from the Rangers former home, Globe Life Park, is set to open next March.

 

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