Today marks the one-year anniversary since the Francis Scott Key Bridge was struck, collapsed and killed six workers around 1:30 a.m. The bridge was struck early in the morning on March 26 by the M/V Dali which remained onsite until May. Six workers, who were conducting minor repairs to the bridge, were trapped after the collapse and … Read more
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a report that stated the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) did not follow recommendations over the decades that could have been implemented to protect the Francis Scott Key Bridge from a vessel strike. This report is in response to the tragic event when the M/V Dali struck and collapsed … Read more
Governor Wes Moore announced that the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore’s state-owned public and private marine terminals handled 45.9 million tons of cargo in 2024, making it the second-best ever year after 2023 when the port handled a record 52.3 million tons. More than 25.5 million of the nearly 46 million tons of cargo … Read more
Maryland Governor Wes Moore and other dignitaries are going unveil the new Francis Scott Key Bridge design. The unveiling will be announced on Tuesday. Construction is expected to begin shortly and the bridge is slated to be ready in the fall of 2028.
The Maryland Transportation Authority announced its created a Facebook page for updates on the Key Bridge Rebuild. Here is the official statement “MDTA remains steadfast in its commitment to transparency and collaboration, ensuring that all stakeholders, from local communities to industry experts, can actively participate in this critical project. “To enhance communication and engagement, MDTA … Read more
The following press release was sent by MDTA on the latest Key Bridge rebuild project information. The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) today announced a $75 million General Engineering Consultant services contract which was approved today by the Maryland Board of Public Works (BPW) in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contract, awarded to … Read more
The tragic Key Bridge Collapse isn’t just the biggest story in eastern Baltimore County, it has to be the biggest story in all of the Baltimore region and Maryland. It will probably be the biggest local story of the decade and we are only halfway through the 2020’s (Well it will probably be second to … Read more
Wise Avenue Volunteer Fire Company reported a motor vehicle accident occurred that involved an apparatus from their station last night around 7:15 p.m. Here is the statement from Wise Avenue VFC. “Engine 272 was enroute to a reported structure fire with emergency lights, sirens, and air horns activated when the driver was forced to take … Read more
Officer A. Howe was named Dundalk Precinct 12 Officer of the Month Here is the official statement. During the month, he had several clearances and arrests. Supervisors say his professional demeanor and reliability make him an asset. He leads by example, displaying an impeccable work ethic that others strive to emulate.
–photo and video courtesy of NBC/Saturday Night Live- Yes. The town of Dundalk, Maryland was on mentioned Saturday Night Live last night. The NBC late night comedy show had a skit of an actor was telling friends his of list of favorite Spotify Wrapped and Satoshi Gutman of Dundalk, Maryland was his top choice. … Read more
A Key Bridge Rebuild public informational hearing is scheduled for the temporary piles and temporary trestle on Monday, Dec. 2 at 5:30 p.m. at the North Point Edgemere Volunteer Fire Department 7500 North Point Road in Edgemere. The public informational hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end no later than 7:30 p.m MDTA has … Read more
The Eastern Regional Lions Club is hosting the 6th Dundalk Community Christmas Tree Lighting at Poplar Place Shopping Center ( the corner of Merritt Boulevard and Wise Avenue in Dundalk) on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 5 -7 p.m. The North Point Library will offer kids crafts and fun activities before they come to see the … Read more
The Bear Creek Lighted Boat Parade will take place on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. in Dundalk. The event is sponsored by Bear Creek Sailing Association and Hard Yacht Cafe. The parade starts and finishes at the Hard Yacht Cafe. Boats will start at 5 p.m. The parade map is the same as the … Read more
Mutiple news outlets report that the United State Department of Justice has reached a settlement with the owners of the cargo ship that destroyed the Key Bridge. According to the reports, the owners of the Dali will pay $102 million in damages. The Key Bridge was knocked down on March 26 when the cargo ship … Read more
–The following press release was sent by the Maryland Attorney General’s Office- Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, on behalf of the State of Maryland and all its agencies, including the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), the Maryland Port Administration (MPA), and the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), filed a lawsuit against the owners – Grace … Read more
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 more
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 more
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 more
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 more
–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 more
–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 more