PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — The grandstands at McCoy Stadium started to come down Monday morning. Construction crews have been tearing down the former home of the Pawtucket Red Sox to make space for a new 375,000 square-foot learning space that will combine the two high schools in the city. ALSO READ: Officials break ground on new Pawtucket high school The stadium has sat vacant for the past few years after the PawSox moved to Worcester in 2021. Just last week, officials broke ground on the city's new high school. The $326 million project will be home to more than 2,000 students. It will boast a brand new career and technical center and a “marketplace” for community engagement. The district plans to honor the former McCoy Stadium during the construction process and after. Construction is expected to be completed by 2028. NEXT: Heres what Pawtuckets new high school will look like Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less