Key Bridge Rebuild

KEY BRIDGE REBUILD: MDTA announces general engineering consultant contract, kicks off pre-construction activities [VIDEO]

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Transportation Authority on Wednesday announced a $75 million General Engineering Consultant services contract which was approved by the Maryland Board of Public Works in support of the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. The contract, awarded to Bridging Maryland Partnership, a Joint Venture of WSP, RK&K and JMT, designates them as the General Engineering Consultant. Bridging Maryland Partnership will […]

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NTSB Key Bridge Report

Governor Moore issues statement on deal to fund federal government, rebuild Francis Scott Key Bridge

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ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has released the following statement on the final deal to keep the federal government open, which also includes financing for the Francis Scott Key Bridge: “The people of Maryland are grateful that Congress has strongly supported helping us rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge expeditiously. “Over the last several months, I have spoken with more than […]

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Key Bridge Final Truss Removal 20240605

DoorDash, Maryland government partner for relief grants to Baltimore restaurants following loss of Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—Restaurants in Baltimore impacted by the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will receive much-needed financial relief thanks to a new partnership between Governor Wes Moore, DoorDash, and the Restaurant Association of Maryland. DoorDash will be providing $100,000 in relief grants and $100,000 in customer discounts to help eligible restaurants weather the economic storm caused by the bridge […]

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Key Bridge Collapse Recovery Effort 20240423

$101.9 million settlement announced for Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

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BALTIMORE, MD—The owner and operator of the ship that struck and destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year have agreed to pay $101.9 million to resolve a civil claim brought by the United States, officials announced this week. The settlement between the U.S. and the Singaporean corporations Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Private Limited covers federal […]

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Dredging Boat

Baltimore County suspends Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee, Thursday meeting cancelled

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SPARROWS POINT, MD—Following a determination from Tradepoint Atlantic to no longer pursue the potential placement of approved dredged material at the inactive Dredged Material Containment Facility at the North Cell of Hart-Miller Island, Baltimore County on Thursday announced it will suspend the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee. In addition, the Hart-Miller Island Community Benefit Agreement Steering Committee meeting […]

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Key Bridge Section MV Dali

Attorney General Brown announces lawsuit seeking damages from M/V DALI owners following crash that destroyed Key Bridge

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BALTIMORE, MD—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 Ocean Private Limited –and managers – Synergy Marine Pte Ltd. – of the M/V Dali for […]

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Key Bridge Collapse

Justice Department files lawsuit against owners of container ship that destroyed Key Bridge

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UPDATE: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has also announced a lawsuit against the owners of the Dali. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—The Justice Department has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the owners of the container ship that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge earlier this year, seeking reimbursement for the costs of clearing the wreckage and restoring shipping traffic […]

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