Boise State’s blue turf is getting a new look. Here’s the design — and a history lesson.

Construction began this week at Albertsons Stadium to replace the iconic blue turf with a bigger, better version.

The old turf will be ripped up in sections, and the project is scheduled to be completed by May 30, a Boise State spokesman said Thursday.

Here’s what you need to know about the project:

How much will the new blue turf cost?

In January, Boise State Athletic Director Curt Apsey told the Idaho Statesman that the final cost would range between $600,000 and $1 million. Boise State already has received permission to spend up to $600,000 to start the replacement process from Idaho’s Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council.