“Bill Russell showed us on and off the court that, to deliver a brighter future, you have to reckon with the past. He knew he had a platform, and he used it to push for a better world,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu said

“The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston’s youth and young athletes,” Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s office says.

The demolition of the Washington Bridge in Rhode Island is set to continue on Tuesday. The bridge takes Interstate 195 across the Seekonk River, connecting Rhode Island with Massachusetts. The westbound side was suddenly shut down in December over safety concerns, but demolition stopped in September to preserve evidence tied to a lawsuit over the bridge’s failure. State transportation officials…

Demolition work on the Washington Bridge could resume soon after it was suddenly paused early last week to “preserve evidence.” NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports that Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Friday the demolition work on the westbound span of the troubled bridge will likely be able to resume in a matter of days not weeks, but there…

Rhode Island will reportedly receive $125 million in federal grant money to help replace the troubled Washington Bridge. The westbound side of the bridge was abruptly shut down over safety concerns last December. Gov. Dan McKee said in March that the bridge would need to be demolished and replaced. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports the state will be getting $125,390,467…

The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday that demolition work on the westbound span of the Washington Bridge has been paused. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR obtained a statement from the McKee Administration and the Attorney General’s Office, saying, “The engineers for RIDOT, in cooperation with the state’s legal team, have reached the point in the demolition of the...

The Washington Bridge demolition is underway in Providence, Rhode Island, months after it abruptly closed in December over safety concerns, and there will be road closures affecting drivers this week, according to the state’s department of transportation. NBC10 Boston affiliate WJAR reports that a large section of decking on the westbound span of the troubled bridge has already been...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is set to announce Monday a new grant program aimed at helping small businesses cope with the effects of the Washington Bridge closure, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The Red Bridge Tavern in East Providence will host McKee’s announcement of the Washington Brdige Small Business Grant Program. The westbound side of the bridge was shut...

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced Friday that the state has filed a lawsuit against 13 companies that provided design, construction and inspection services related to the troubled Washington Bridge. The bridge was partially shut down over safety concerns in December. McKee said in March that the bridge would need to be demolished and replaced. McKee’s comments at the time…

The Washington Bridge demolition in Providence, Rhode Island, has officially been approved, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The project is expected to cost $45.8 million. The Aetna Bridge Co., a Warwick-based company, is handling the project. However, there’s no word on when the demolition will begin, but it’s expected to be completed by Jan. 29, 2025. Aetna has been involved…