The design for new turf being placed in Kelly/Shorts Stadium from June 6 through July 31. The design was released Feb. 11, 2016.
Construction to replace the synthetic turf in Kelly/Shorts Stadium began as scheduled Monday.
Head Football Coach John Bonamego tweeted the construction began at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
The Central Michigan University Athletics Department announced the project in January. A final design for the turf was announced on Feb. 11. Construction was scheduled to begin June 6 and end July 30.
The new turf includes alternating shades of dark and light green artificial grass, a "Flying C" and two "Fire Up Chips!