Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse Recovery

Governor Moore announces initial $60 million request to federal government for Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Posted on by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore on Thursday announced the Maryland Department of Transportation has requested an initial emergency relief funding of $60 million from the federal government to pay for initial mobilization, operations, and debris recovery from the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore. “President Biden and all our federal partners have given Maryland tremendous support as we […]

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Unified Command, joint information website established for Key Bridge Response 2024

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BALTIMORE, MD—A Unified Command and Joint Information Center were established in Baltimore on Wednesday to coordinate response and disseminate information related to Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Key Bridge Response 2024 Unified Command includes the: U.S. Coast Guard Maryland Department of the Environment Maryland Transportation Authority Maryland State Police Synergy Marine A website with incident […]

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Congressman Harris calls on federal, state officials to expedite Key Bridge reconstruction by reducing regulatory burdens

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WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Harris (R-MD) on Wednesday called on federal and state officials to expedite the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge by reducing the environmental and regulatory burdens that can stand in the way of rapid reconstruction efforts. Echoing the similar pleas of Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki, Congressman Harris referenced the I-35W bridge collapse over the […]

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Maryland flag lowered to half-staff in honor of Key Bridge collapse victims

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BALTIMORE, MD—Governor Wes Moore has ordered that the Maryland flag be lowered to half-staff in honor of the victims who lost their lives in Tuesday’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. The order states that the flags will remain at half-staff until further notice. “Our entire state is grateful for the tireless work of our first responders and everyone who has […]

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Delegates Szeliga, Nawrocki call for expedited rebuild of Key Bridge

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UPDATE: Rep. Andy Harris has also joined the call for an expedited rebuild of the Key Bridge. Original story below… BALTIMORE, MD—Delegates Kathy Szeliga and Ryan Nawrocki are calling for federal and local officials to rebuild the fallen Francis Scott Key Bridge in record time. The Delegates are asking federal, state, and local authorities to replicate the recovery and rebuild […]

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KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Mayor Scott declares state of emergency, major I-695 detours announced

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UPDATE: The I-695 detours have been shifted – details here. Original story below. BALTIMORE, MD—In the wake of Tuesday morning’s collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon M. Scott has issued an Executive Order declaring a State of Emergency. The Executive Order mobilizes the City of Baltimore’s Emergency Operations Plan to deploy emergency resources to protect […]

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KEY BRIDGE COLLAPSE: Port of Baltimore suspends vessel traffic, flight restrictions issued, Olszewski issues statement

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BALTIMORE, MD—The Port of Baltimore has suspended all vessel traffic in the wake of Tuesday morning’s Key Bridge collapse. Authorities say vessel traffic in and out of the area has been suspended until further notice.  The Port of Baltimore is not closed, as trucks are still being processed at marine terminals.  There has been no word on how long vessel […]

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Coast Guard responding to Key Bridge collapse, Governor Moore declares state of emergency

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BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Coast Guard is coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore on Tuesday morning. At just before 1:30 a.m. on March 26, the Coast Guard received a report that a 948-foot Singapore-flagged containership collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Additionally, it was reported that the bridge […]

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