The program to rapidly replace the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore began in earnest on May 31, as the Maryland Transportation Authority formally issued a request for proposals that the agency hopes will result in a new structure in place by fall 2028.
Aiming to maximize process efficiencies, MDTA is using a two-phase progressive design-build approach for a scope of work and accelerated timeline the agency says “will require a substantial amount of skilled labor to complete the construction expeditiously, safely and reliably.”