Baltimore Port Partially Reopens with New Channel Following Bridge Collapse
The reopening of Baltimore's port through a new deep-water channel marks a significant step in the city's recovery efforts after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse halted maritime traffic.
- A new 35-foot deep channel has been temporarily opened, allowing the first commercial ships to pass through Baltimore's port since the bridge collapse four weeks ago.
- The Balsa 94 was the first vessel to navigate the new channel, signaling a partial resumption of maritime activities.
- Cleanup and recovery efforts continue as crews work to clear debris and salvage operations are underway, with plans to close the channel briefly for further removals.
- The economic impact of the bridge collapse has been severe, with thousands of jobs affected and local and state officials launching assistance programs for impacted workers.
- Investigations by the FBI and the National Transportation Safety Board are ongoing to determine the cause of the collapse, which claimed the lives of six workers.
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