Maryland Governor Wes Moore and the state Transportation Authority unveil a reconstruction plan for the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed on March 26, 2024, will be rebuilt with a new design project announced Tuesday (4th) by Maryland Governor Wes Moore and the state’s Transportation Authority.
During a press conference, Moore emphasized that the new design will preserve the original architectural integrity of the historic structure.
The bridge collapsed after being struck by a 300-meter container ship. Eight workers conducting repairs on the bridge fell into the river, six of whom lost their lives while two were rescued.
“Our new bridge will also be built according to the most advanced industry standards and the best in infrastructure design,” said Moore.
After 11 weeks of the incident, the governor reported that authorities had recovered the workers’ bodies, cleared the channel, and reopened the Port of Baltimore.
Moore stated that the project will increase the Port of Baltimore’s container capacity by 70%, create more than 8,000 jobs, and generate over $1 billion in private investment.
The project, developed by the Transportation Authority in partnership with Kiewit Infrastructure Co., is estimated to cost approximately $2 billion.
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