Bridge Rebuild: Progress and Costs | Annapolis News

Governor Wes Moore hosted a bipartisan congressional tour of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild site, showcasing massive construction progress and stressing the need for federal support as costs soar and timelines shift. Originally budgeted under $2 billion and slated for 2028, the project now faces a $4+ billion price tag and a 2030 completion date due to safety upgrades, pier protection, and economic pressures. Despite criticism over pace, Moore insists work has been nonstop since the 2023 collapse that claimed six lives, and he remains confident he’ll still be governor when the new bridge opens. The state’s new strategy includes splitting the project into four competitive contracts, with the most complex overwater section’s contractor to be chosen next year. 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/b1d3c02e26160119