Stranded Cargo Ship Refloated; Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks FBI Probe and $1.9 Billion Rebuild

May 21, 2024
Stranded Cargo Ship Refloated; Baltimore Bridge Collapse Sparks FBI Probe and $1.9 Billion Rebuild
  • The 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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