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Duffy Seeks Meeting With Gov. Moore Over Key Bridge Cost Surge and Beltway Gridlock

Federal pressure intensifies over soaring bridge estimates alongside slow progress on the American Legion Bridge.

Virginia plans to expand the 495 Express Lanes north to the American Legion Bridge.
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Overview

  • U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he intends to meet with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore in the coming weeks, though Moore’s office said no date is set.
  • The Federal Highway Administration opened a public request for ideas to accelerate reconstruction of the American Legion Memorial Bridge under docket FHWA-2025-0335.
  • The Maryland Transportation Authority now pegs the Key Bridge replacement at $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion with completion in 2030, up from early estimates of $1.7–$1.9 billion and a 2028 target.
  • State officials attribute the higher price and longer timeline to design-phase discoveries, rising material costs, and plans for stronger pier protection.
  • Federal officials criticize Maryland’s lack of progress on I-495/I-270 upgrades while Virginia advances its 495 Express Lanes extension toward opening this year.