The North Washington Street Bridge which has been under reconstruction since 2018 is undergoing a name change. The bridge which connects Charlestown and the North End in a ceremony tomorrow will officially change names to the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge.
A ceremony on Oct. 21 including Russell’s widow, Jeannine, past and present Celtics players, and mayor Michelle Wu will make the renaming official.Wu says that the renaming isn’t meant to honor his basketball legacy. Rather, the city hopes to pay tribute to his civil rights work.
“The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston’s youth and young athletes,” Wu’s office said.