Baltimore|News|
Key Bridge Rebuild Will Cost More Than Twice Original Estimate, State Says
The bridge will also open two years later than initially planned, the Maryland Transportation Authority disclosed Monday.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Key Bridge Collapse
Coverage of the March 26 collapse of the Key Bridge in Maryland.
Baltimore|News|
Key Bridge Demolition Set To Begin Ahead Of Rebuild
Demolition of the remnants of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin next month, state officials said. Here's what to expect.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Moments Before Key Bridge Collapse Revealed In New Transcripts
A new report by the National Transportation Safety Board offers a look at recordings from the hours before the deadly Key Bridge collapse.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Bay Bridge At Higher Risk Of Ship Strikes Than New Bridges
The Bay Bridge is at greater risk of a ship collision than newly built bridges. Safety improvements are underway. Here’s what to expect.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Truckers Face 'Roller Coaster Ride' Year After Key Bridge Collapse
Heavy traffic and rising costs still challenge Maryland truckers after the Key Bridge collapse. "We're nowhere near financially recovered."
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Traffic 'Hellscape' Remains Year After Key Bridge Collapse
Traffic is up 15 percent in the Baltimore tunnels since the Key Bridge collapse. "It hurts most because I'm missing time with my family."
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
MD Studied Bay Bridge Vulnerability After Key Bridge Disaster: Report
The discovery comes on the heels of two recently-released reports calling on the state to assess the vulnerability of the Bay Bridge.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Bay Bridge At High Risk Of Collapse If Hit By Ship, New Study Shows
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge has a high risk of collapsing if a ship hits it, a new study said. Here's how often the bridge could be struck.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
'Risk Of Collapse' Evaluation Ordered For Chesapeake Bay Bridge
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge and another Maryland crossing should undergo a "risk of collapse" test, Key Bridge investigators said.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
North Baltimore, MD|News|
MDTA Faults Ship Owner For Key Bridge Collapse, Disputes NTSB Report
A new report from the NTSB said Maryland officials could have prevented the March 2024 bridge collapse that killed six highway workers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Key Bridge Traffic Survey: How Has Your Commute Changed?
How has your commute changed since the Key Bridge collapse? Take Patch’s survey.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Construction Firm Cited After 6 Workers Killed In Key Bridge Collapse
Regulators with MD Occupational Safety and Health fined Brawner Builders, claiming the company violated a safety rule to protect workers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Designs For Key Bridge Replacement Unveiled By MD Leaders
Maryland officials on Tuesday unveiled designs for the bridge to replace the Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after a ship strike.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Anne Arundel, MD|News|
Dali Back In Service 10 Months After Key Bridge Collapse
The ship that crashed into the Key Bridge is back in service. The vessel just resumed cargo shipments, ten months after its Baltimore wreck.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Key Bridge Pre-Construction Starts This Month, Demolition Coming Soon
Key Bridge pre-construction starts this month. The remaining sections of the bridge will be demolished soon. See the timeline.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Photos Of President Biden Visit To Baltimore Port, Key Bridge Update
President Joe Biden (D) visited the Port of Baltimore. See photos from his speech on eco-friendly ports and rebuilding the Key Bridge.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Perry Hall, MD|News|
Biden Talks $147M In Port Upgrades, Key Bridge Rebuild In MD Visit
President Joe Biden visited the Port of Baltimore on Tuesday to discuss $147 million in MD port upgrades and the Key Bridge rebuild.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Ship Owner In Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse To Pay $100 Million
The owner of the cargo ship Dali that caused the Key Bridge collapse will pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit, the DOJ said.
Baltimore|News|
MD Sues Owner, Manager Of Ship That Caused Key Bridge Collapse
Both companies are accused of negligence and incompetence following the collapse that claimed the lives of six road construction workers.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Feds Board Vessel Managed By Company Whose Ship Struck Key Bridge
The FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Maryland confirmed that authorities boarded the Maersk Saltoro in Baltimore on Saturday.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
DOJ, Families Of 3 Workers Killed In Key Bridge Collapse File Lawsuits
The families of three workers who died when the Dali crashed into MD's Key Bridge have accused the ship's owners of "deadly negligence."
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Loose Electrical Cable Found On Ship That Caused Key Bridge Collapse
​When disconnected, the cable could have triggered an electrical blackout on the Dali before the ship struck the Key Bridge on March 26.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
MD Awards Contract For Key Bridge Rebuild Following Deadly Collapse
The MDTA on Thursday approved a $73 million contract for the project's first phase. The Key Bridge rebuild is slated to be complete by 2028.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
MD Gains Federal Environmental Approvals In Key Bridge Rebuild
Crucial federal environmental approvals for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore were granted Tuesday, officials said.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Key Bridge Collapse Survivor Relives Plunge 'All The Time': Report
One of 2 Key Bridge collapse survivors spoke publicly for the 1st time. Here's how he survived and how losing his cousin still haunts him.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
White House Seeks $4B To Rebuild Key Bridge In Baltimore
The White House is also looking for money to respond to other disasters that have occurred around the U.S. in recent months.
Baltimore|News|
Dali Blackout Caused By 2 Malfunctioning Breakers: MD Key Bridge Crash
The cargo ship Dali had two breaker malfunctions that cut power before it crashed into the Key Bridge, a new investigative report said.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Annapolis, MD|News|
Dali Leaves Baltimore, Bay Bridge Closes During Voyage To VA
The Dali, which toppled the Key Bridge, left Baltimore Monday. The Bay Bridge closed as the ship passed under it en route to VA.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Dali Crew Can Leave U.S., Attorneys Agree In Key Bridge Collapse
After a judge ordered the Dali crew to stay put, attorneys in the Key Bridge collapse civil case have a deal to let the workers go home.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Dali Crew Departure Paused Before Key Bridge Collapse Hearing: Report
A judge ordered members of the Dali cargo ship crew to not return home before a hearing on the Key Bridge collapse civil case.
Emily Leayman, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Baltimore Channel Reopens Fully 11 Weeks After Ship Topples Key Bridge
The Baltimore channel fully reopened Monday evening. Ships now have unrestricted access to the port 11 weeks after the Key Bridge collapsed.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Last Hunk Of Key Bridge Pulled From Water, Full Channel Reopening Soon
The last hunk of Key Bridge truss was pulled from Baltimore waters. The full channel should reopen within a week. See the photos.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Memorial For Key Bridge Collapse Victims Vandalized: Police
The artist working on a mural at the Baltimore memorial discovered the vandalism Saturday morning. No suspects have been identified.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Port Of Baltimore Back To Full Force, MD Truckers Still Struggling
Shipping traffic spiked when the Baltimore channel reopened. Longshoremen are working, but truckers still struggle. One fell behind on rent.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Towson, MD|News|
Baltimore County Gears Up For Legal Fight In Key Bridge Collapse
Baltimore County plans to hire two law firms to pursue legal claims against those responsible for the Key Bridge collapse that killed six.
Deb Belt, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Experts Warned Of Ship Strikes Long Before Key Bridge Collapse: Report
Over the past two decades, experts warned that the Key Bridge was "not designed to withstand collisions from large vessels," a report said.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Channel Reopens To All Ships, Dali Moved Away From Key Bridge Collapse
All ships can return to the Port of Baltimore. With the Dali relocated, the channel is nearly clear 55 days after the Key Bridge collapse.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Deepest Key Bridge Channel Open Since Collapse, Full Lane Coming Soon
The deepest channel yet around the Key Bridge collapse site just opened. The full channel is still expected to open by the end of May.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Cargo Ship Had Multiple Blackouts Before Striking Key Bridge: NTSB
A preliminary report offers the first detailed look into what happened in the hours leading to the March 26 Key Bridge collapse.
Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Baltimore|News|
Key Bridge Detonation: See Photos, Video As Explosives Free Dali Ship
Explosives freed the ship trapped under the Key Bridge. See photos and video of the detonation.
Jacob Baumgart, Patch Staff
