New Renovations Set To Start At Sunlife Stadium

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MIAMI GARDENS (CBSMiami) -- Now that the season is over for the Miami Dolphins, construction is set to get underway at Sunlife Stadium for new renovations.

Crews will begin building a massive canopy that will shield fans from the sun and rain.

The canopy spans 672,000 feet around the stadium, leaving a cutout over the field. There will also be a drainage system to prevent water from pouring off the roof and into the crowd.

Plans are to have the canopy up before the start of next season.

The Dolphins plan to have a new weather canopy constructed before the 2016 season begins. (Courtesy: Miami Dolphins)

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