Posted on 02/05/2025 4:30:34 AM PST by fluorescence
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) unveiled the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it was hit by a cargo ship, causing it to collapse.
"Today, we take an important step toward recovering from the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse that has affected not just Maryland's economy, but the nation's economy," said Gov. Moore. "While we mark the unveiling of the new bridge design, we continue to honor the six Marylanders who lost their lives while serving our state and their families who carry their legacy forward. Together, we will show the world what it means to be Maryland Tough and Baltimore Strong."
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The cable stay design of the new bridge will allow the federal shipping channel to expand from 700 ft. to 1,000 ft. wide. The base of the bridge will also be raised to 230 ft., which is a 45-foot increase to accommodate ship traffic.
The roadway will still be two lanes wide going in each direction. Other pier support structures will be implemented to secure the structure.
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By December, Maryland lawmakers announced that federal funding would cover the full cost of rebuilding the bridge.
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In August 2024, the MDTA approved a $73 million contract with Kiewit Infrastructure Company for the design and construction of a new bridge.
Pre-construction began in January 2025, and the rebuild is expected to be completed by fall 2028. Kiewit Infrastructure estimated that the project will cost about $2 billion.
The pre-construction activities include inspecting about 1,100 homes and businesses in nearby communities, scanning the riverbed, collecting soil samples and surveying, according to the MDTA.
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How much is the DEI component costing, and who’s paying for it?
THAT is indeed the question.
I have to wonder, why is federal funding paying for the bridge and not the insurance company that insured the ship?
Why not any state and local funding?
Does 2 billion dollars seem high?
They need to stop this one - the criminals in this state will get fat on this project with this monkey governor
No it won't.
Did we ever get a statement from the guy who rammed the ship into the bridge? Not once did I see pictures of the crew or hear, in their own words, what happened. Is Trump going to allow the truth here to remain covered up?
It’ll be 4 BILLION or more!!
They could use the rope ferry barge from Jose Wales. I’m sure Lemal wouldn’t mind.
Don't suppose Brandon cares now that he does not commute...
Trump would have had building started already with the shipping line and insurance paying for it.
Seems to me they're working on dropping the Francis Scott part. Maybe everyone already called it the Key bridge?
Biden promised Baltimore the federal government (us taxpayers) would pay for it all.
All while singing “Dixie” and “Battle Hymn of the Republic” with equal enthusiasm.
What a rip-off on the taxpayers...as usual. The shipping company and its insurance should pick up the cost. What continuing BS!
2. I suspect the insurance coverage is capped at far less than $2 billion.
Just like in the Blackhawk accident.will we ever know the truth?
That is the common name for it.
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