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Maryland Transportation Authority Releases Request For Qualifications For Main Span And Marine Approaches Contract For The Key Bridge Rebuild

BALTIMORE, MD (July 21, 2026) – The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for construction of the main span bridge and marine approaches of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, advancing a major procurement milestone for the Key Bridge Rebuild.

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Connecting you to the Key Bridge Rebuild

Get an inside look at the temporary construction trestle, hear from the people behind the Key Bridge Rebuild, and learn about ongoing partnerships and engagement efforts with the community.

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Learn About the Smooth Waters Initiative

Help protect boaters, marine workers and construction personnel during the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on the Patapsco River.

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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.

  • MDTA Internship Program
  • Main Span & Marine Approaches Industry Forum

  • Industry Forum for Anticipated Contracting Approach
  • Smooth Waters Initiative Relaunched
  • Two Year Commemoration of the Francis Scott Key Bridge
  • Offsite Material Fabrication Ongoing
  • Permanent Pile Installation Continues
  • Trestle Construction Continues

  • Land Demolition Completed
  • Test Pile Program Completed
  • Permanent Pile Installation Began
  • Trestle Construction Began
  • Offsite Material Fabrication Ongoing

  • 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
  • Offsite Material Fabrication Began

  • 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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