Maryland Seeks Proposals for Key Bridge Rebuild
TL;DR
Maryland officials are seeking private industry proposals to design and build a replacement for the Key Bridge by October 2028, following its collapse due to a cargo ship accident. The new bridge must be visually attractive, minimize piers in the Patapsco River, and include advanced vessel collision protection. The project, estimated to cost $1.7 to $1.9 billion, aims to alleviate local commute congestion and support the regional economy. Federal funding and bipartisan cooperation are crucial for the project's success.
- With an eye on speed, Maryland seeks private team to rebuild Key Bridge The Washington Post
- Maryland wants your ideas on how to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge WTOP
- MDTA seeks design-build proposals for Key Bridge WBAL TV Baltimore
- Coast Guard to close temporary channel through Key Bridge cleanup for the weekend Baltimore Sun
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