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Maryland Transportation Authority Releases Updated Estimates for Cost Range and Schedule for Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild

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Bridge Features

230 feet

Minimum clearance from water to bridge deck above the federal channel

2+ miles

Total bridge length

600+ feet tall

Two bridge towers

1,600+ feet

Distance between main span pylons

3,300 feet

Total length of cable-stayed
main span

Our Progress

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is carrying out essential design and construction activities to facilitate the safe and efficient rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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  • MDTA Internship Program
  • Noise and Vibration Monitoring Began
  • Demolition of the Existing Bridge Began
  • Smooth Waters Initiative Launched
  • Pardon Our Progress Campaign Launched
  • FHWA Approved NEPA Documentation for Final Bridge Alignment
  • USCG Issued Permit to Rebuild the Bridge
  • One Year Commemoration of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
  • Property Inspections Began
  • General Engineering Consultant Awarded
  • Facebook Page Launched
  • Pre-Construction Activities Started
  • New Bridge Design Revealed
  • Construction Management and Inspections Services Contract Awarded
  • MDE Issues Permits to Rebuild the Bridge
  • MDE Issued Permits for Demolition of Existing Bridge
  • Progressive Design-Build Contract Awarded
  • Held a Virtual Community Update
  • Engagement Tour/Pop-up Events Started
  • FHWA Approved NEPA/Categorical Exclusion
  • The federal navigation channel was fully reopened 11 weeks after the bridge was struck and collapsed
  • KeyBridgeRebuild.com Website Launched
  • Held an Industry Forum

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