The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) said it's making a few changes to the proposed design of Baltimore's new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully limit some of the environmental impact
MDTA is proposing moving the new bridge approximately 260 feet southeast of the current bridge site. Moving the footprint of the new construction will allow the new bridge to be built while demolition of the former bridge continues.
"We saw this as a win-win to get to the key construction elements as quickly as we can, while also minimizing the overall impacts of the project," said Jason Stolicny, deputy director at MDTA. "By moving the bridge, the removal of the existing bridge is no longer one of the critical elements. We can build the new bridge while we demolish the old bridge."
The MDTA had to formally request a change to its approved permit, which requires the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) to sign off on the new proposal.
The rebuilt Key Bridge could be completed by the fall of 2028, with a price tag of more than $1 billion. However, MDTA said it is updating the cost and schedule for the rebuild, and changes will be announced in the fall
MDTA is proposing moving the new bridge approximately 260 feet southeast of the current bridge site. Moving the footprint of the new construction will allow the new bridge to be built while demolition of the former bridge continues.The rebuilt Key Bridge could be completed by the fall of 2028, with a price tag of more than $1 billion.However, MDTA said it is updating the cost and schedule for the rebuild, and changes will be announced in the fall