Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Costs Set

Maryland officials are sticking to a $5.2 billion price tag for rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge, despite breaking ties with contractor Kiewit over cost disputes. The collapse two years ago — triggered by a cargo ship striking a pier — killed six workers and shut down the Port of Baltimore for weeks. The NTSB blamed cascading ship failures and “woefully inadequate” infrastructure, fueling demand for a stronger, taller cable-stayed design. With Kiewit out, the state will now bid out construction in four phases, funded so far by insurance and federal aid. A $2.25 billion settlement from the ship’s owner offers major relief — and officials say toll hikes won’t be needed. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/f515f8e3f76dd7a7