Maryland's Key Bridge Recovery on Track: New Business Center and Victim Support Measures Announced
April 10, 2024Maryland Governor Wes Moore updated on the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse recovery, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aiming to open a 30 ft. channel by April's end.
Over 25 Maryland State Police personnel are dedicated to the daily recovery efforts, with 34 containers and 58 commercial movements already cleared.
A new business center has been established in Anne Arundel County to aid affected small businesses, and real-time traffic maps are recommended for route planning.
Reconstruction of the bridge is projected to cost $400 million and take at least 18 months, with Maryland seeking federal legislation to ensure full cost coverage.
The Biden administration is focused on federal taxpayer reimbursement for the bridge replacement despite some House Republicans' funding concerns.
Recovery continues for the six fatalities from the collapse, with three bodies still missing, and Governor Moore has signed a bill to support the victims' families including a scholarship for children of deceased transportation workers.
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CBS Baltimore • Apr 10, 2024
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