Above: Containers form the shape of the arena and are the site of Thursday’s groundbreaking.
Cranes, bulldozers and construction crews are a common sight in downtown Detroit.
Buildings are being renovated. The M-1 Rail is being built.
And on Thursday, ground will be broken for the $450 million Red Wings arena.
Steve Neavling of Motor City Muckraker posts 15 photos of the new arena site and M-1 Rail construction.
This will be the heart of the Red Wings arena and adjacent entertainment district along Woodward.
Crews set up for the groundbreaking.
