MDTA to Hold Virtual Forum on Rebuilding Key Bridge
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) will host a Virtual Industry Forum for the rebuilding of the Key Bridge on May 7 at 2 p.m. During the forum, MDTA representatives will discuss the anticipated Progressive Design-Build (PDB) Process with potential consultants, contractors and subcontractors to help inform the pending Request for Proposals (RFP). Information on how […]
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Del. Long “Key Bridge Collapse and Impact on Traffic”
–The following article has been submitted by 6th District Delegate Bob Long about the new traffic problems created by the Key Bridge collapse and how to address these issues- We all know that commuter rush hour traffic in Dundalk and Sparrows Point has been seriously impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. […]
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Large Piece of Support Steel Removed from Key Bridge Site
-photo courtesy of Charles Delano, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reported that Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command salvors use the crane barge Chesapeake 1000 to move a large piece of supporting steel from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge on Sunday, April 14 in Dundalk. The Chesapeake […]
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PORT Act Signed into Law by Maryland Governor
–photo courtesy of Gov. Wes Moore- Members of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland Protecting Opportunities Regional Trade (PORT Act) on Monday and the bill was signed into law by Gov. Wes Moore on Tuesday. These bill will help assist businesses that are hurt by the Key Bridge collapse and establish a scholarship program […]
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Del Long “The Key Bridge Collapse and Prioritizing Spending”
The following article was submitted by Delegate Bob Long about the Key Bridge collapse and voting against tax increases Our thoughts and prayers are with the people whose lives were lost and their families who are directly impacted by this unfortunate event. This tragedy will not only have a traumatic effect on our county, but […]
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Councilman Marks Shares Thoughts on Key Bridge Tragedy
-The following article was shared by Councilman David Marks on social media about the Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy- The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge was a tragedy in so many terms—the loss of human life, the destruction of an iconic landmark, and the disruption to commerce along the East Coast. On April […]
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SBC Business Recovery Centers to Open for Key Bridge Disaster
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will begin to operate the following Business Recovery Centers (BRC) to assist business owners in completing disaster loan applications, accept documents for existing applications, and provide status updates on loan applications. These Centers will operate as indicated below until further notice. BALTIMORE COUNTY Dundalk Renaissance Center 11 Center Place […]
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Coast Guard Opens Temporary Channel Near Key Bridge Site
–photo courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters and U.S. Coast Guard– U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region reported the Captain of the Port (COTP) established a temporary alternate channel on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Francis Scott Key Bridge for commercially essential vessels. […]
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MDTA Expecting Increased Traffic in Baltimore Area Starting Tuesday
With local school systems back in session on Tuesday, the Maryland Transportation Authority is advising motorists to plan for increased traffic on roadways throughout Baltimore as a result of the I-695 Key Bridge collapse. The southeast corridor of I-695 is closed on the Outer Loop at MD 173 (exit 1) and Inner Loop at MD […]
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State Police Give Update on Wreckage Removal at Key Bridge
–photo courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region- Maryland State Police reported that the Unified Command commenced cutting operations Saturday to remove wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. Highly trained demolition crews began cutting the top portion of the north side of the collapsed bridge using an exothermic cutting torch. Two […]
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