Maryland Seeks Private Partners for Expedited Key Bridge Rebuild

State officials aim to complete construction by October 2028 following the catastrophic collapse that disrupted Baltimore's commerce and traffic.

Maryland issued a call for proposals to design and build a new Francis Scott Key Bridge, with a deadline of June 24.
The new bridge is expected to cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion and will likely feature a cable-stayed design.
The collapse of the original bridge in March killed six workers and severely impacted the Port of Baltimore.
Authorities plan to fully reopen the federal shipping channel by mid-June after clearing the wreckage.
President Biden has pledged full federal funding for the project, with construction projected to start in 2025.