Maryland Transportation Authority Dividing Rest of Key Bridge Rebuild Process
May 20, 2026
The Maryland Transportation Authority is restructuring the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild by splitting the project into four separate contracts after negotiations with a previous contractor broke down. The initiative, estimated to range from $4 million to $4.8 billion, will open bidding to multiple companies for key components including the main span and bridge approaches. Officials expect demolition work to begin this fall, with major construction starting next spring.
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