Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction

planned

The Maryland Transportation Authority is fast-tracking the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge by splitting the construction into four separate contracts. The first contract covers demolition and marine work over the Patapsco River; the second and third contracts focus on the construction of the south and north land approaches. The final contract involves the 1,665-foot cable-stayed main span and marine approaches, with an estimated cost of $3.5 billion to $4 billion. Invitations for the first contract will open in summer 2026, with construction anticipated to start in fall 2026. The last phase's construction is expected to start in 2027.