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Duffy to Meet Moore Over Key Bridge Rebuild’s $5B Price Tag and 2030 Delay

Federal officials plan to press Maryland on oversight of the project.

In this aerial image released by the Maryland National Guard, the cargo ship Dali is stuck under part of the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the ship hit the bridge, Tuesday, March 26, 2024, in Baltimore.
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 announced plans to meet Gov. Wes Moore, with the date pending, to address the Key Bridge rebuild and severe Beltway congestion tied to the American Legion Bridge.
  • Maryland Transportation Authority raised the Key Bridge estimate in November to roughly $4.3–$5.2 billion and shifted projected completion to 2030, up from early $1.7–$1.9 billion estimates and a 2028 target.
  • State officials cite design-phase findings, higher material and labor costs, a larger span for navigation, and a robust pier-protection system exceeding $1 billion as major cost drivers.
  • The Federal Highway Administration issued a Request for Information seeking ideas to accelerate work on the American Legion Memorial Bridge, and its administrator criticized Maryland’s lack of movement on the corridor.
  • Maryland says it is working closely with FHWA, employing cost controls and an independent cost estimator, with about $350 million in insurance identified and a contractor guaranteed maximum price expected in May 2026.