Maryland cancels Key Bridge Phase 2 contract, testing Moore's speed claim
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Maryland canceled its Phase 2 contract with Kiewit for the Francis Scott Key Bridge after bids exceeded state estimates, forcing a rebid as costs balloon from about $1.8B to over $5B; Gov. Wes Moore defends a fast, safe rebuild while USDOT emphasizes taxpayer protections and oversight, with MDTA planning an industry forum to select a new contractor and Phase 1 work continuing.
- Key Bridge contract canceled: Gov. Wes Moore's 'fastest moving' claim tested WBFF
- Firm selected to complete Phase 1 of Key Bridge rebuild won't be retained WBAL-TV
- Maryland to part ways with Key Bridge contractor after disagreement on cost The Washington Post
- State dumps Kiewit as Key Bridge builder, potentially delaying project past 2030 thebanner.com
- State to ‘off ramp’ Key Bridge contractor as work continues Maryland Matters
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