Stranded Cargo Ship Refloated; Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks FBI Probe and $1.9 Billion Rebuild
May 21, 2024The cargo ship Dali, which caused the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, has been refloated and towed into the Port of Baltimore.
The ship was guided into the Seagirt Marine Terminal still bearing a piece of the bridge on its bow.
The original crew from India remains on board due to ongoing visa issues.
Governor Wes Moore was present to witness the ship's return to port.
Investigations by the FBI and NTSB into the bridge collapse are ongoing.
Baltimore has filed a negligence lawsuit against the ship's owners.
The removal of the ship is a significant milestone in clearing the main shipping channel, though dredging may be needed to fully reopen it.
Reconstruction of the bridge is estimated to cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, with completion expected by fall 2028.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg anticipates the channel reopening ahead of schedule, with $60 million allocated for emergency reconstruction funding.
Governor Moore announced a $19.6 million investment to bridge the digital divide in Maryland.
The FBI's criminal investigation highlights the urgency of the rebuilding efforts.
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