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Piecemeal Demolition of Baltimore’s Collapsed Key Bridge Underway

Governor Wes Moore visited the Patapsco River site with U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen to inspect heavy machinery clearing remaining spans ahead of scheduled foundation tests

A demolition crew removes slabs of concrete from the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
From center left, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speak with representatives of the Maryland Transportation Authority during a tour of the demolition work zone for the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
A slab of concrete is prepared to be removed from the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
A demolition crew removes a slab of concrete from the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Overview

  • Gov. Wes Moore and Sen. Chris Van Hollen toured the Patapsco River worksite on July 30 to review the demolition of the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s remaining spans.
  • Maryland Transportation Authority crews began using heavy equipment in early July to remove the structure piece by piece without controlled detonations.
  • Demolition is projected to continue into 2026 as operators clear the old deck and piers in preparation for test pile driving later this year.
  • Reconstruction of a taller, cable-stayed bridge is funded by a December 2024 federal disaster relief package and aims to reopen the corridor by fall 2028.
  • The replacement design will widen the shipping channel and elevate the main span to enhance maritime safety and resilience.