–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
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 more
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 more
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 more
–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 … Read more
-photo courtesy of Port of Baltimore- Port Director Jonathan Daniels, Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Col. Estee Pinchasin, and U.S. Coast Guard Captain David O’Connell briefed the Baltimore Port Alliance this morning on the latest to refloat the Dali and open the channel wider. The Dali is expected to be refloated early next … Read more
Baltimore District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shared a video of the Key Bridge demolition on Monday around 5 p.m. The small charges, a standard controlled demolition tool, was used to split the large section of truss resting on the M/V DALI at specific locations to create multiple smaller sections, which allows salvors to use … Read more
Maryland State Police investigators along with officers from the Maryland Transportation Authority Police and the FBI responded to the scene and recovered the body of a sixth construction worker. The victim is identified as José Mynor López, 37, of Baltimore. Investigators from the Maryland State Police, along with an FBI Victim Specialist and linguist, and … Read more
Maryland State Police reported that the fifth victim has been recovered from the Key Bridge incident.The Unified Command recovered the body of another missing victim on May 1. The victim is identified as Miguel Angel Luna Gonzalez, 49, of Glen Burnie. Unified Command salvage teams located one of the missing construction vehicles and promptly notified … Read more
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 … Read more
–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. … Read more
-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 … Read more
–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 … Read more
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 … Read more
-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 … Read more
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 … Read more
–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. … Read more
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 … Read more
–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 … Read more
Key Brewing in Dundalk will hold a “Support the Port” event today from 4 to 9 p.m. at 2500 Grays Road. This is a music event that has been created to support local port workers. All musicians, engineers, and equipment rentals have donated their services for free and 10% of all beer sales will be … Read more
-photo courtesy of Baltimore County Police Department- Maryland State Police have released the names of two of the victims, who bodies were found in the Patapsco River this morning after yesterday’s Key Bridge collapse. Dundalk resident Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, and Baltimore resident Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, were identified as their bodies were found … Read more