Silverdome Roof Removed

The roof tore open spilling tons of snow onto the playing field and erasing the familiar puffy white top from.

Silverdome roof removed.

Final demolition has been slated for spring 2016. Earlier this month the huge inflatable roof was deflated. The roof of the pontiac silverdome collapsed monday under the weight of an overnight snowfall sending three detroit lions players james jones gary danielson and eric hipple. The deflation of the iconic roof in 2013 marked the end of the line for the pontiac silverdome.

Wxyz chopper 7 was over the pontiac silverdome where video appears to show extensive damage to the roof of the facility. From that moment it would never host again. The dome s bleachers and turf have been removed suites have been covered and the concourse has been sealed off from the arena to protect against the weather for when the roof is disassembled. It s the fourth time in the building s 29 year history that the roof has collapsed.

A lions spokeswoman said several. There is chance that explosives will be used to drop the silverdome s roof making the demolition faster and cheaper. The pontiac silverdome roof collapsed yesterday under the weight of snow accumulated during an overnight storm forcing stadium employes and three detroit lions football players to run for cover. Pontiac the half moon roof of the pontiac silverdome an icon of the city for more than 30 years has been deflated as the stadium s owners begin renovations.