Kentucky making quick progress on new Commonwealth Stadium turf

The University of Kentucky is making rapid progress in laying down its new football turf in Commonwealth Stadium.

Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart posted a photo on his Twitter account Tuesday afternoon showing one end zone and much of the playing surface covered in the new synthetic turf. The first strip of turf was put in place last Thursday.

Enjoying the view from up high in #TheNewCWS for a photo shoot today. I can't wait for Sept. 5. pic.twitter.com/Twvn80QUYB

— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) June 2, 2015

The field is scheduled to be fully installed by July.

The ongoing $120 million renovation of Commonwealth Stadium is expected to be complete in time for Kentucky's first game of the 2015 season on Sept. 5.

This story was originally published June 2, 2015 at 5:28 PM with the headline "Kentucky making quick progress on new Commonwealth Stadium turf."