Maryland advances major bridge rebuilds with new contracts and timelines

Key Bridge High Level Bridge Maryland bridge reconstruction contract bidding

The Maryland Department of Transportation is moving forward with two large bridge projects. The Key Bridge reconstruction is being divided into four separate contracts, with estimated costs ranging from $4 billion to $4.8 billion. Demolition work is slated for the fall, and the main span construction is expected to begin in the summer of 2027.

Separately, the state’s High Level Bridge is slated for replacement by 2042. The original plan called for a three‑year closure beginning in 2027, but the schedule has been drastically reduced to a three‑month closure window projected for 2028.

Both projects involve extensive planning, contract bidding, and long‑term construction timelines that will impact regional transportation infrastructure.

Sources

Key Bridge work to be awarded in separate contracts, in effort to keep costs down [wtop.com]

2 months ago

Key Bridge rebuild enters second round of contract bidding [www.wmar2news.com]

2 months ago

At 113 years old, High Level Bridge needs to be replaced by 2042 [edmontonjournal.com]

2 months ago