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The 'big lift' goes ahead this Wednesday

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The lifting of the roofline for the new Caterpillar Stand at Welford Road is sheduled for tomorrow morning (Wednesday), from 9.30am.

The King Truss, which is 100 metres long and weighs 250 tonnes, will be lifted by two 1,000-tonne cranes, forming a new look for the Leicester Tigers home ground.

Supporters are welcome to view this historic event from the Crumbie Stand, entrance is via gate 18 in Aylestone Walk. The lift should take around an hour.

Come and see history in the making.