WAHINGTON (7News) -- The long-anticipated demolition of RFK Stadium is set to begin in late January, according to Events DC.
In a statement posted Saturday, Events DC announced that contractors will ramp up activity on the RFK campus starting Monday, Jan. 13, as they prepare for the structural demolition of the historic stadium.
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This comes a week after President Joe Biden signed into law a bill that transfers the land that includes the old stadium from the federal government to D.C.'s control, potentially paving the way for the Washington Commanders to return to the nation's capital.
After months of regulatory reviews, the National Park Service (NPS) granted Events DC permission to move forward with the project.
"Please note that the structural demolition is anticipated to commence in late January. The initial demolition activities will largely be confined to selective sections of the interior of the stadium and the removal of sections of exterior cladding," Events DC wrote in their statement. "We will take all necessary precautions to minimize the impact of these activities on the community and will continue to provide updates as the demolition process progresses."
RFK Stadium, which opened in 1961, hosted countless events, including Washington's professional football and soccer games, concerts, and more. The site was also home to the Washington Nationals prior to their move to Nationals Park and the Washington Senators (1891-1899).