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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

Given that it also serves as access to the Beamer Barn and that part of

campus, does the code allow it to be covered and still serve in that function? If not, then is there room to add a new service road to take its place?
Posted: 11/24/2025 at 11:18 AM ET
(In response to this post by Windows NT)

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Franklin said he will walk the facilities and point out areas for
hokeyhokie • 11/24/25 08:58 AM ET
I like that he's taking advantage while he still walks on water.
marcbvtgm • 11/24/25 03:01 PM ET
FLAMES SHOOTING FROM THE TOWERS AFTER A TD.**
BobG • 11/24/25 01:28 PM ET
3 words: "Jon Voight Day"**
HokieDan95 • 11/24/25 10:51 AM ET
"Everybody's talking at me.....cuz I'm driving Jon Voight's car......"**
Happy Dog • 11/24/25 10:56 AM ET
No, you're driving John Voight's car.**
EDGEMAN • 11/24/25 11:04 AM ET
Ask him to sit in one of the seats. How is that for a comfortable game
Jwunderdog • 11/24/25 10:38 AM ET
they were designed & installed to force fans to stand the entire game 🙄 😮**
HtownHokie • 11/24/25 10:35 PM ET
Mission accomplished **
Jwunderdog • 11/24/25 10:43 PM ET
needs to upgrade Lane Stadium to 100k seats with an extra 12" for knee room**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 09:10 AM ET
getting a hotel would be awesome.**
BobG • 11/24/25 01:29 PM ET
What would an upgraded Lane look like I'm guessing fill in the North with
section11hokie • 11/24/25 10:20 AM ET
need to go subterranean below north endzone stands for CC' and WS' athletic
HtownHokie • 11/24/25 10:52 PM ET
Unfortunately it would.**
EDGEMAN • 11/24/25 11:05 AM ET
I don't believe that would be possible given the road that runs between
VTHokie2000 • 11/24/25 11:03 AM ET
the road can remain in place. The extension would go over the road with
Windows NT • 11/24/25 11:11 AM ET
yes! ^^this^^ but utilize below-stands (plz see my subterranean post above)
HtownHokie • 11/24/25 11:03 PM ET
Given that it also serves as access to the Beamer Barn and that part of ◄
VTHokie2000 • 11/24/25 11:18 AM ET
Codes can be changed or have a design exception/waiver**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 11:23 AM ET
I don't disagree. It would be interesting to see if VT has enough pull to
VTHokie2000 • 11/24/25 11:31 AM ET
i would relocate the practice field to the east side of
Windows NT • 11/24/25 10:34 AM ET
And cut down those trees?**
EDGEMAN • 11/24/25 11:05 AM ET
just the trees within the new practice field footprint
Windows NT • 11/24/25 11:13 AM ET
You don't replace 300 year old trees**
VictoryTurkey • 11/24/25 04:59 PM ET
You can, it just takes a while...
Cowgill Ledge • 11/25/25 01:52 PM ET
With the barn, is a practice field even needed?**
BROman Hokie • 11/24/25 10:44 AM ET
Yes, they want a natural grass practice field and artificial turf
RJHokie • 11/24/25 10:49 AM ET
Tear out tennis courts on Washington Street **
OrlandoHokie • 11/24/25 11:05 AM ET
nothing is fresher than fresh mountain air**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 10:48 AM ET
The barn has garage doors**
BROman Hokie • 11/24/25 11:36 AM ET
Then you’ve got to hope for a derecho to take down the trees in
RJHokie • 11/24/25 10:42 AM ET
LOL... i passed out leaning on one of the trees there in '89
Windows NT • 11/24/25 10:44 AM ET
Stadium Woods….this would be problematic **
Fore_Hokies • 11/24/25 10:36 AM ET
I got a marijuana ticket after I walked out of Stadium Woods about 30y ago.
Coattail Hokie • 11/24/25 10:59 AM ET
Agreed
section11hokie • 11/24/25 10:43 AM ET
turn the old practice field into a park.. plant some trees
Windows NT • 11/24/25 10:41 AM ET
Not that simple.
RJHokie • 11/24/25 10:47 AM ET
Anybody got Harvey Updyke's phone number? TIC**
MP4VT2004 • 11/24/25 01:30 PM ET
if they're Sequoia or Vitraya Ramunong, then no, but those oaks?
Windows NT • 11/24/25 11:22 AM ET
You will have to take that up with the VT administration
RJHokie • 11/24/25 11:40 AM ET
The issue may not be just the trees themselves, but the undergrowth and
VTHokie2000 • 11/24/25 11:43 AM ET
Here is some info on Stadium Woods
RJHokie • 11/24/25 12:07 PM ET
what KJ wants KJ will get. just win, and he will get the key to blacksburg**
Windows NT • 11/24/25 10:53 AM ET
With chairback cushioned seats?**
NoHuddle • 11/24/25 09:37 AM ET
dept would rent those out to recoup costs for stadium upgrades
Windows NT • 11/24/25 09:45 AM ET