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Construction crews raise final beam at Quicken Loans Arena

The end is near.

CLEVELAND — Crews hoisted the final beam above Quicken Loans Arena Wednesday afternoon, marking a milestone in the long-awaited $185 million project.

Construction began last February to renovate the 25-year-old building, which houses the Cleveland Cavaliers and Cleveland Monsters, as well as several big-name concert tours each year.

The city and team split the cost on the renovations and Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert pledged an extra $45 million.

Hopes that the renovations would pay off came to light in November, when the team announced it will host the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking another big event in downtown Cleveland. The Cleveland Indians will host the MLB All-Star game this summer.

RELATED: Cleveland Cavaliers to host 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Quicken Loans Arena

Opposition to the project by Greater Cleveland Congregations ended in August 2017 when the group reached a deal to withdraw its petitions. 

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