Rose Bowl's $152M renovation begins

Published Jan. 25, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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A $152 million project to renovate the historic Rose Bowl has begun.

A groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday kicked off the effort that will widen tunnels and improve the concourse, scoreboards and video boards.

More restrooms, concession stands, a museum and press box upgrades are also part of the plan for the stadium which hosts the annual Rose Bowl game and is UCLA's home field.

Mayor Bill Bogaard says the city committed to the project to ensure the stadium remains an icon of the nation's college football tradition.

Work on the Rose Bowl, which was built in 1922, is scheduled to continue into 2013.

Planners say UCLA and Rose Bowl games won't be affected because most work will be done between football seasons.