What cost overruns could mean for Bills stadium project, fans Aug 11, 2023 Aug 11, 2023 Updated Nov 17, 2023 0 × Site work is underway where the new Buffalo Bills stadium is under construction across the street from the current Highmark Stadium. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The price of the new Buffalo Bills stadium keeps climbing.kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ 2 D@FC46 4=@D6 E@ E96 AC@;64E[ 4@DE @G6CCF?D @? E96 ?6H DE25:F> 4@F=5 3C:?8 E96 AC@;64E65 4@DE @7 E96 AC@;64E E@ 2D 9:89 2D S`]f 3:==:@?]k^AmkAm%92E’D FA E@ Sb__ >:==:@? >@C6 E92? E96 @C:8:?2= AC:46 E28 @7 S`]c 3:==:@?[ H9:49 42>6 7C@> 2? :?:E:2= 2?2=JD:D E96 E62> 4@?5F4E65 :? a_a_[ 2?5 DE:== D:8?:7:42?E=J 9:896C E92? 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