Bipartisan Tour of Bridge Rebuild | Baltimore News

Lawmakers from both parties boarded a boat tour led by Governor Wes Moore to witness firsthand the massive, high-stakes rebuild of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge—where giant barges, towering pylons, and 80 foundation piles are already shaping the future. With federal funds on the line and costs ballooning from $4.3B to $5.2B, the tour was a strategic pitch to Congress to keep support flowing. Crews are racing to finish pile-driving by year’s end, while the project’s phased, four-part contract structure aims to control spending. Amid candid cost talks, lawmakers acknowledged the human toll of the collapse but remained united: this bridge will rise faster than anyone expected—delivering national pride and economic resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b0a468ce360983b