The existing remains of the old bridge, that are still standing, are starting to be removed. This includes all the underwater portions too. I would imagine we will see some new construction begin this summer .
Baltimore bridge collapses after ship strike
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I stare at the same old two portions every day, well....MON-FRI anyway. No change. Debris that was stored on vacant lots is long gone. In fact, and entire distribution center is now standing were parts were taken. Perhaps there is something happening out of sight.
Exit 43 was reopened for a couple weeks, then closed again. That's the last exit before the "bridge". If you drive past the barricade you better gain a lot of speed and have some "Knievel" in you to make it across....the two portions literally resemble jump ramps
Exit 43 was reopened for a couple weeks, then closed again. That's the last exit before the "bridge". If you drive past the barricade you better gain a lot of speed and have some "Knievel" in you to make it across....the two portions literally resemble jump ramps
Plans were unveiled in February. Estimated to be completed in 4 years (once started) at a cost of $1.8 billion. Pre-construction property inspections in area were supposed to start in February. Haven't seen anything reported since then.
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Lol. You know Evel would get in a rocket bike and try it. A missed opportunity.I stare at the same old two portions every day, well....MON-FRI anyway. No change. Debris that was stored on vacant lots is long gone. In fact, and entire distribution center is now standing were parts were taken. Perhaps there is something happening out of sight.
Exit 43 was reopened for a couple weeks, then closed again. That's the last exit before the "bridge". If you drive past the barricade you better gain a lot of speed and have some "Knievel" in you to make it across....the two portions literally resemble jump ramps
No worse than not having a bridge.
In all actuality it isn't that big of a deal anymore. Could careless if a new bridge wasn't built and money saved/put to use somewhere else. Everyone panicked at first and there was some "issues". Everyone adapted and life went on. Businesses, especially all the distribution centers as it is a major hub in that area, redirected routes and recovered quickly. May have added 10-15 min to some workers commutes but everyone is good now.
As for me personally as I said I could careless if it's rebuilt. It was a nice scenic view from my office and I could gauge when to leave work at times from how much traffic I saw on the bridge. But really only saved me the 10-15 min extra.
I will be retired in 1.5 years.....unless my employer gets their way and forces me out early. They better package me out well if they do. I don't really give a crap about Baltimore anymore.
There is something badly wrong with the processes involved for it to take this long.
If the old piers are being destroyed, then some bridge company is in the process of designing a suspension bridge that will not have piers in the navigable water way.
This is no surprise ……. Be another 4 years to complete at double to triple the original cost estimates.
In November 2025, MDTA said the updated estimated cost of the Key Bridge rebuild would be more than initially projected, between $4.3 and $5.2 billion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-maryland-two-design-rebuild/
Where does the rebuild stand?
MDTA officials say the current target to reopen the Key Bridge to traffic is by the end of 2030. They expect to have a clearer cost estimate and construction timeline in the coming months.In November 2025, MDTA said the updated estimated cost of the Key Bridge rebuild would be more than initially projected, between $4.3 and $5.2 billion.
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse-maryland-two-design-rebuild/
You believe CBS News? Wow.
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It’s not like CBS news is making stuff up about the bridge rebuild. They are just reporting what the MDTA told them. Most of the time at rush hours there can be way more than 10 or 15 minutes difference. I know because I have experienced it. The alternates are now particularly jammed without the Key bridge taking the load off. I for one will be glad to see it re-open.
So, what are they going to call the Frances Scott Key bridge after it is rebuilt?
Re-keyed
It will now become a meme; the next bridge to get knocked over will be described as having been "keyed".
They reopened the exits (43/44) and sections of 695 today. No real difference.
According to an article in today's Baltimore Sun the contract for the 2nd phase of the rebuild has just been canceled and has to be rebid.
Key owned slaves. Can't name it after him.
I worked with a guy whose name is Frances Scott Key. Yep you guessed it he was a relative of that song writer guy. 
They just did a check of the golden gate bridge; no boat ever made could knock it loose. Ol' strauss knew his stuff.
I'd be willing to bet a Ruger P95 that if one of those cruise ships that holds 5-6,000 people ran into it there would be one hell of a dent at least.
The real reason getting started on the Baltimore bridge I'm sure is lawyers.... probably ex lawyers who have now been elected.
The real reason getting started on the Baltimore bridge I'm sure is lawyers.... probably ex lawyers who have now been elected.
All i know is what knx reported, dident see the paperwork myself
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The latest scoop about the rebuild is that the state canned the design/build contractor for phase 2 of the project. The original contractor, Kiewit, is supposed to finish phase 1 by the end of the year. Phase 1 includes the design to 70%, piers/foundations and work structures. Of course no telling if a different contractor will come in any cheaper. And most likely another year will added to the completion date.
There was some activity on the bridge "ramps" FRI morning but I couldn't tell what was going on.
https://www.foxnews.com/us/dali-shi...key-bridge-collapse-unsealed-indictment-shows
Dali ship operator, foreign employee charged in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, unsealed indictment shows
Synergy Marine and technical superintendent Radhakrishnan Karthik Nair face conspiracy and obstruction charges
They are taking huge truck loads of dirt from where the remaining section is on the Sparrow Point side. Not sure why but they are cutting across the Trade Point rail yard.
