NORMAN, Okla. (AP) - Construction on a renovation project at the University of Oklahoma football stadium could be halted after a judge issued an injunction for a company that was not chosen for the project despite being the lowest bidder.

District Judge Thad Balkman on Friday granted the injunction sought by HME Inc. The company is suing the OU Board of Regents, the project manager and the company awarded the contract under a state law allowing a higher bidder to be chosen if the low bidder doesn’t meet requirements of a ”responsible’ bidder.

Balkman stayed his ruling until Tuesday after OU asked HME to post a $30 million bond to cover potential damages that could be caused by delaying construction. OU vice president Anil Gollahalli said construction will continue while OU appeals the ruling.

Today's top stories

VIDEO: ConExpo Crushes Expectations

JE Dunn Building Austin's New Joint Fire/EMS Station

DEVELON Displays Updated Electric-Powered Mini Excavator at ConExpo-Con/AGG 2023

DOT, Balfour Beatty Work to Complete a Unique Bridge in North Carolina

Wacker Neuson's New 10-ton Wheeled Excavator Meets Future Construction Site Standards

Work to Start This Summer in Massachusetts On Wind Terminal in Salem Harbor

ConExpo 2023: Huge International Ambitions for Manitou Group

Winter Equipment Offers RoadMAXX System