In August 2024, the Maryland Transportation Authority awarded the construction contract for the new bridge to Kiewit Corporation, based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Kiewit will be responsible for the construction, although schedules for the project are still being refined.

This preconstruction phase will include topographic surveys, underwater surveys, and soil sampling, as detailed by Maryland Transportation Authority spokesperson Bradley Tanner.

A Coast Guard notice has informed mariners of construction activities in the Patapsco River starting January 7, 2024, with the new bridge expected to be completed by October 2028.

Scott Petrie, a project manager from Kiewit, confirmed the company's involvement in the project but directed further inquiries to the public relations department.

Demolition of the collapsed bridge is anticipated to start in spring 2025, according to Jim Harkness, chief engineer of the Maryland Transportation Authority.

The Francis Scott Key Bridge tragically collapsed on March 26, 2024, after a container ship lost power and struck one of its supporting columns, leading to the deaths of six construction workers.

Preconstruction work for the new bridge is set to begin in January 2025, with surveying of the Patapsco River and surrounding land to gather data for the new design.

In response to the disaster, a recent spending bill has authorized the federal government to cover costs associated with replacing the bridge.

The estimated cost for the rebuilding project could reach up to $1.9 billion, with some expenses expected to be offset by insurance payouts and ongoing litigation.

Overall, the rebuilding effort is projected to take nearly four years and will cost approximately $2 billion.

The article includes contributions from Baltimore Sun Assistant Metro Editor Carson Swick, along with contact information for news tips.