Our location at Wickenden and Benefit Streets in Providence gives us a perfect view of the demolition of the old I-195 highway structure. This project will free up acres in downtown Providence, the Knowledge District, and here on the East Side, allowing for both development and park space. The neighborhoods on each side of the river will be connected by a pedestrian bridge. The design of this bridge was chosen earlier this year by a committee of local architects, neighborhood residents, representatives from local universities, business owners, RIDOT and the City. This architect’s concept for the foot bridge is posted on the I-Way Projects website. We have a short video showing the end of an era — the remaining mural on the Point Street overpass being demolished.
The End of an Era
- By Michael McCann
- Posted
Our location at Wickenden and Benefit Streets in Providence gives us a perfect view of the demolition of the old I-195 highway structure. This project will free up acres in downtown Providence, the Knowledge District, and here on the East Side, allowing for both development and park space. The neighborhoods on each side of the river will be connected by a pedestrian bridge. The design of this bridge was chosen earlier this year by a committee of local architects, neighborhood residents, representatives from local universities, business owners, RIDOT and the City. This architect’s concept for the foot bridge is posted on the I-Way Projects website. We have a short video showing the end of an era — the remaining mural on the Point Street overpass being demolished.
