BOSTON —
The last phase in moving the CITGO sign over Kenmore Square, one of Boston's most recognizable modern landmarks, is underway after getting final approval from the city.
The restoration and repositioning of the sign is the final piece of the redevelopment project at 660 Beacon St. The sign is being moved to ensure its visibility for years to come.
"Whether it's fans going to Fenway for a Red Sox game, marathon participants on their final stretch of the race going through Kenmore Square, students walking along Commonwealth Avenue, or tourists coming to check out all that this great city has to offer, the CITGO Sign has long served as an iconic landmark for Boston residents and visitors of Boston," Gov. Maura Healey said.
The sign will be positioned 30 feet higher and 120 feet to