Maryland to Strengthen Chesapeake Bay Bridge in Wake of Key Bridge Tragedy
October 31, 2024
Maryland transportation officials are looking into how to protect the Chesapeake Bay Bridge as they continue to assess potential safety measures in response to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year.
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is currently in the planning stages of a $145 million pier protection project aimed at safeguarding the 70-year-old Bay Bridge from modern ship strikes. The goal is to enhance the bridge's resilience against vessel impacts, with a target completion date set for late 2027.
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