Major Change Coming to Busy Corner in Western New York

The Buffalo Bills’ season is well underway, and the team is enjoying its bye week. But if you drive past the new Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, you’ll notice there’s still plenty of activity around the stadium, even when the Bills aren’t playing.

Development Continues Around Highmark Stadium

Have you seen the area around the new Highmark Stadium lately? Have you noticed how much of the old stadium has been filled in?

It’s an interesting sight when you drive past both stadiums. On one side of the street, crews are finishing some of the finer details on the new stadium. Across the street, heavy equipment is moving dirt into the old stadium site as workers prepare the property for whatever comes next.

We recently had an interesting discussion about the progress being made around Highmark Stadium and the development taking place in the surrounding area. While plenty of nearby property remains available for potential development, one particular project has attracted a lot of attention, and things are moving forward there as well.

New Crosby’s Gas Station Coming to Orchard Park

A new Crosby’s gas station is planned for the corner of Big Tree Road and Abbott Road in Orchard Park. The location is across the street from Danny’s Restaurant and the Big Tree Inn.

There has been plenty of discussion about the new gas station, but construction is progressing, and an anticipated opening date has been announced.

Signs at the site indicate that the store is expected to open sometime in November, giving customers a new place to purchase gas and pick up items for their daily needs.

Mid-November appears to be a more realistic target for the opening. If you drive past the property right now, you might wonder whether the project can be completed in time. However, a large crew of workers has been busy on-site, working on the building, gas pumps, and other details needed to get the business ready for customers.

More Development Could Be Coming Near the Bills’ New Stadium

Whether you’re for or against the development happening around Highmark Stadium, there’s no denying that changes are taking place in several locations.

The new Crosby’s gas station could become a popular stop on game days for fans looking to pick up gas, snacks, drinks, and other tailgating essentials. It will also provide another convenience for people who live in the surrounding neighborhood.

Elsewhere near the stadium, additional development and construction projects are underway. However, many people are still waiting to see what comes next when it comes to larger buildings and new attractions.

With the amount of attention the new stadium is bringing to Orchard Park and the surrounding area, it seems like there could be opportunities for hotels, family-friendly attractions, entertainment venues, and even concert destinations.

The Town of Hamburg has indicated that this type of development could be part of its plans for the future, although the details and timing of individual projects remain to be seen.

The Buffalo Bills’ Season Rolls On

In the meantime, Bills fans can enjoy the bye week before turning their attention to the rest of the season.

The Bills enter the break with a 5-1 record, and there are plenty of exciting games still to come.

As construction continues around the new Highmark Stadium and the former stadium site undergoes major changes, it will be interesting to see what the area looks like the next time you drive through Orchard Park.

One thing is certain: The development around the home of the Buffalo Bills is worth keeping an eye on.