BALTIMORE, MD—On Friday, May 3, crews will begin to remove the section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge that is sitting on top of the M/V DALI vessel.

Officials say this operation requires the careful handling of roadbed materials, crushed containers, and bridge fragments. The salvage team is also ensuring that all aspects of the wreckage are thoroughly evaluated and addressed.

“The complexities of this next phase of operations require thorough preparation, strategic planning, and specialized expertise,” says Capt. David O’Connell, Federal On-Scene Coordinator, Key Bridge Unified Command. “We have the right team making this work happen in the safest and most efficient way possible.”

Thus far, 182 containers have been removed from the M/V DALI in preparation for the removal of the steel structure section referred to as “section four.”

The public is reminded that the Unified Command continues to maintain a 2000-yard maritime Safety Zone around the incident site. The TFR extends for two nautical miles in radius from the center of the bridge and from the surface up to and including 1500 feet above ground level.

Additional photos from the scene can be viewed below.

This article was written with the assistance of AI and reviewed by a human editor.

Featured Photo: An aerial image of the Unified Command response operations in Baltimore, Maryland on April 22, 2024. The Key Bridge Response Unified Command priorities are ensuring the safety of the public and first responders, accountability of missing persons, safely restoring transportation infrastructure and commerce, protecting the environment, and supporting the investigation. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alejandro Rivera)