MDTA Releases RFP for Key Bridge Rebuild
- B.J. Joseph
- September 10, 2024
- Keÿ Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting qualified firms to submit proposals for construction management and inspection services in support of the Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Interested teams can access the RFP at eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The top three firms will be awarded contracts valued at $20 million each. […]
Read MoreKiewit Infrastructure Co. Selected for Key Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) Board approved a $73 million contract (Phase 1) that awards Kiewit Infrastructure Co. as the Progressive Design-Builder that will undertake the complete design and construction of the I-695 Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement. Proposals were evaluated by the MDTA selection committee, and the contract was awarded to the proposal deemed […]
Read MoreKey Bridge Demolition Hearing to be Held in Dundalk
- B.J. Joseph
- July 29, 2024
- Key Bridge demolition
Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has requested a Tidal Wetlands License and Water Quality Certification for demolition of the remaining structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. A public hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 1, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. This meeting is not about the project to construct the new bridge. The hearing […]
Read MoreKey Bridge Rebuild Moves Forward With Federal Environmental Approval
- B.J. Joseph
- July 23, 2024
- Keÿ Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (SHA) today received key federal environmental approvals for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has issued a Categorical Exclusion (CE) classification and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) approval for the I-695 Francis […]
Read MoreFort McHenry Federal Channel Now Fully Open Near Key Bridge
- B.J. Joseph
- June 11, 2024
- Key Bridge Collapse
- Keÿ Bridge Rebuild
–photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- As part of the Unified Command response to the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Navy Supervisor of Salvage and Diving today restored the Fort McHenry Federal Channel to its original operational dimensions of 700 feet wide and […]
Read MoreFinal Large Truss Piece of Key Bridge Removed
- B.J. Joseph
- June 5, 2024
- Key Bridge Collapse
–photo courtesy of Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers– It was reported by the Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that 10 weeks after the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, salvage crews successfully removed the final large steel truss segment blocking the 700-foot-wide Fort McHenry Federal Channel on June 3-4. […]
Read MoreState Seeking Proposals to Rebuild Key Bridge
- B.J. Joseph
- May 31, 2024
- Keÿ Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today released its Request for Proposals (RFP) inviting design-build teams to submit proposals for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge and reconnecting the I-695 Baltimore Beltway. The MDTA is seeking proposals from qualified teams that advance the project’s goals of collaboration, schedule, safety, quality, cost and aesthetics. Interested bidders can […]
Read MoreKey Bridge Rebuilding Virtual Community Update to be Held
- B.J. Joseph
- May 30, 2024
- Keÿ Bridge Rebuild
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced it is hosting a virtual Community Update from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11. Topics will include: an overview of the work completed to date as well as how the MDTA and its partners are working to “reconnect resources to the community and to revitalize and reimagine […]
Read MoreCounty Annouces Legal Steps in Key Bridge Collapse
- B.J. Joseph
- May 29, 2024
- Key Bridge Collapse
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski announced that the administration plans to partner with experienced and highly-specialized law firms, Grant & Eisenhofer P.A. and Bekman, Marder, Hopper, Malarkey & Perlin, LLC, to proactively pursue and address legal claims against all those responsible for the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Through this partnership, Baltimore County will […]
Read MoreM/V Dali Finally Removed from Key Bridge Site
- B.J. Joseph
- May 20, 2024
- M/V Dali
–photo courtesy of Unified Command- Salvors working with the Key Bridge Response Unified Command refloated and moved the M/V Dali Monday at approximately 7 a.m. The M/V Dali is being relocated to a local marine terminal. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: ● U.S. Coast Guard ● U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ● Maryland […]
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