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Rebuilding of Baltimore's Key Bridge to Face Years of Work, Uncertain Costs

The collapse has significantly disrupted local infrastructure, with recovery efforts complicated by design, funding, and bureaucratic challenges.

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BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MARCH 27: The collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is seen in the background of the on-ramp to the bridge on March 27, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. Two survivors were pulled from the Patapsco River and six missing people are presumed dead after the Coast Guard called off rescue efforts. A work crew was fixing potholes on the bridge, which is used by roughly 30,000 people each day, when the ship struck at around 1:30am on Tuesday morning. The accident has temporarily closed the Port of Baltimore, one of the largest and busiest on the East Coast of the U.S. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Rebuilding the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could take 18 months to several years, with costs ranging from $400 million to potentially over $1 billion.
  • The collapse, caused by the Dali cargo ship striking a support, resulted in six fatalities and has disrupted the city's port and beltway traffic.
  • Experts suggest the project's timeline and cost will depend on numerous factors, including bridge design, permit approvals, and funding sources.
  • President Joe Biden has indicated federal funding for the new bridge, but the exact source and availability of funds remain uncertain.
  • The choice of bridge design, such as a suspension or cable-stayed bridge, will significantly impact the project's cost and construction timeline.