The port is the federal government’s responsibility, but the bridge is Maryland’s responsibility. At least it would be if everybody obeyed the Constitution.
“it would be if everybody obeyed the Constitution.”
That ship has sailed
There are so many bureaucratic entities involved.
The federal government is involved with the port the state of Maryland is involved with the bridge.
But I also see that on the map , that the bridge started within the city limits of Baltimore , but also traveled through Baltimore County, which is a separate jurisdiction from Baltimore City.
But then was the bridge part of an interstate highway? If so then perhaps the federal government gets involved with reconstruction?
And within the federal government, there are various agencies involved ,including the EPA , which is going to have to ask for environmental impact studies to be done.
I have to call BS on this. The Port of Baltimore is not dependent on the bridge when in fact rail and truck shipments don’t use the bridge anyway, and what few trucks may use the bridge simply go a few miles out of their way to avoid the route across the bridge. The impairment to the port is the blockage of the assess channel caused by the fallen bridge structure. Except for possible bureaucratic ineptness, once the bridge structure is cleared from the main channel enough to allow passage of ships, the port is no longer affected.
There are many more than 2 agencies which can claim jurisdiction. See last link
Everything you want to know about the Dali collision. Complete time line, all about ships power, bridge controls, operating a tug and much more.
See here from “What’s going on with Shipping”. Maritime expert shares his knowledge and opinions:
Dali Timeline from Data Recorder in Striking Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, March 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rxKQ8Tr94s
Who’s In Charge of Salvage in Baltimore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpaDfnT-Bk