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Updated Nov. 29, 2025, 11:00 a.m.

The rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge will take longer and cost far more than Maryland initially projected, according to new estimates released by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). State officials now say the price tag has ballooned to $4.3 to $5.2 billion, more than double the early $1.9 billion request sent to the federal government shortly after the collapse. The expected reopening date has also been pushed from 2028 to late 2030, marking a significant delay for one of the region’s most critical transportation routes.

Acting Transportation Secretary and MDTA Chair Samantha J. Biddle said the updated timeline and cost are tied directly to rising material prices and the need for a more robust pier-protection system designed to prevent another catastrophic ship strike. “The new Francis Scott Key Bridge isn’t just a local infrastructure project — it’s vital to our nation’s economy,” Biddle said. “Although rebuilding will take longer and cost more, we remain committed to rebuilding as safely, quickly, and cost effectively as possible.”

Officials noted that early cost estimates were made less than two weeks after the collapse, before engineers had access to advanced design plans or a full understanding of the site conditions. Since then, national economic factors have reshaped construction markets. The Federal Highway Administration reports a 72% increase in highway construction costs over the last five years, contributing to rising project budgets nationwide.

Maryland is also pursuing litigation against the owners and managers of the DALI, the cargo ship that crashed into the bridge in March. The lawsuit alleges the vessel’s owners were negligent and that a defective design contributed to the ship’s loss of power. Any funds recovered, the state says, will go toward lowering the burden on taxpayers.

The National Transportation Safety Board is expected to release its full investigative report on Nov. 18, offering more clarity on the moments leading up to the collapse.

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1. Person in critical condition after car drives into Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

2. Loose cable caused ship’s power failure before Key Bridge collapse

3. Chick-fil-A to test new Chicken and Waffles at Baltimore area restaurants

4. Baltimore City Deputy Mayor Anthony Barksdale dies, mayor confirms

5. Baltimore agencies prepared to respond to winter weather

6. Maryland woman pleads guilty to vehicular manslaughter in 2023 deadly work zone crash

7. Baltimore Ravens fined $100,000 for incorrectly listing Lamar Jackson’s participation status

8. New renderings released of the future Baltimore Key Bridge

9. 2.5 magnitude earthquake shakes Maryland communities

10. North Baltimore shooting leaves adult dead, 7-year-old injured

11. Morgan State student, among 4 others shot near Howard University in D.C.

12. Maryland state workers who took buyouts receive double payments

13. Repeat offender arrested for attempted rape on Johns Hopkins campus

14. 64-year-old man tied to series of home burglaries in Baltimore County arrested

15. 140+ year-old bridge collapses as septic truck drove over it in Baltimore County

16. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announces leadership changes in Mayor’s Office

17. Baltimore police arrested 21 homicide, non-fatal shooting suspects in past month

18. Family of Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse victim to take settlement with Dali owners

19. 16-year-old convicted in murder of Joppatowne classmate to be sentenced

20. Baltimore County neighbors question use of force in deadly police shooting

21. Before mass foreclosures, loan product looked good for Baltimore

22. Maryland Democrats reaffirm commitment to federal workers amid government shutdown

23. 10 overdoses reported in Baltimore’s Penn North neighborhood, 6 hospitalized

24. Baltimore DPW will soon mail notices about lead galvanized, or unknown water service lines

25. Man charged in stabbing that marked Baltimore’s 100th homicide of 2025

26. Maryland woman arrested for break-ins caught on camera facing charges in 3rd county

27. Greene Turtle CEO explains why Towson location is closing amid Thirsty Thursday backlash

28. Marylanders receiving federal assistance could be impacted by government shutdown

29. Baltimore County man accused of causing massive explosion to his home

30. Maryland offering resources to support residents impacted by government shutdown

31. New laws for Maryland drivers begin Wednesday, Oct. 1

32. Maryland Correctional Institution in Jessup to close in May

33. Woman arrested for burglarizing several Maryland homes

34. 16-year-old in Maryland DHS custody found dead at Baltimore hotel

35. Former Baltimore County teacher sentenced to 20 years for sex abuse of student

36. Former Johns Hopkins neurosurgeon Dr. Ben Carson sworn in as USDA Advisor for Nutrition and Housing

37. 25,000 dead fish causing a stench near Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

38. Man found guilty of first-degree murder in shooting of bystander Cameran Holt

39. Johns Hopkins ends negotiations with UnitedHealthcare

40. Dr. Earl Richardson, President Emeritus of Morgan State University, dies at 81

41. Unexplained burglaries in Baltimore prompts safety meeting, police request publics help

42. Man charged with two murders accused of also killing mother, ruled incompetent for trial

43. 1 injured while U.S. Naval Academy was being cleared after reported threat

44. Baltimore City takes new steps to address vacant buildings

45. Baltimore City Council calls for law enforcement, local agencies to address open-air drug markets

46. Phase 2 of renovations at Baltimore’s M&T Bank Stadium nearly complete

47. Maryland Gov. Moore discusses campaign for re-election in 2026

48. Maryland leaders say federal money, not troops needed in Baltimore

49. Suspect arrested for murder of missing Maryland woman

50. Woman alleges Cashapp theft by Baltimore squeegee worker

51. Six people rescued from water near Fort Armistead near Key Bridge site

52. Baltimore mayor boasts about continued historical crime decline

53. Anne Arundel County school bus drivers’ union awaits counteroffer from management

54. Maryland senator files proposal to redraw state map after redistricting in Texas

55. Child, 2 adults dead after murder-suicide in Baltimore County

56. Baltimore leaders say city is investing in neighborhood approach to stop overdoses

57. Baltimore scores big win with $62 million verdict against Maryland ghost gun retailer

58. Body camera footage shows moments leading to Baltimore man’s in-custody death

59. New York man arrested after Harford County deputy injured in chase on I-95

60. Maryland judge issues emergency order to stop ICE from deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia

61. Court throws out Trump administration’s lawsuit against all Maryland federal judges

62. Union for Anne Arundel County bus drivers and aides authorize strike

63. Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare fail to reach deal over insurance coverage

64. Kilmar Abrego Garcia taken into ICE custody in Baltimore

65. Cybersecurity incident at MTA impacts mobility transit service, new bookings unavailable

66. Towson’s rat problem addressed by Baltimore County officials after WJZ report

67. Gov. Wes Moore invites President Trump to Maryland for public safety walk

68. Maryland college student moves into dorm after MHEC restores grant

69. Jewish students, parents, teachers push back against antisemitism allegations at BCPS

70. MDTA says revisions to new Key Bridge could speed construction, limit impact

71. MTA rolls out rules of conduct, new law takes effect in October

72. Body of missing swimmer recovered from Beaver Dam swimming quarry

73. Baltimore residents worried after recent burglaries in Mount Washington

74. BGE asks customers to limit electricity after substation disconnection

75. Baltimore mayor responds after President Trump takes jab at the city

76. Convicted killer of Maryland mother Rachel Morin sentenced to life in prison

77. 4 children, 2 adults killed in Maryland house fire

78. Police investigating mass shooting in Park Heights

79. Former youth pastor facing child sex abuse charges in Baltimore County

80. Anne Arundel County Police expands drone program to enhance safety

81. Baltimore County listed in latest DOJ report of U.S. “sanctuary jurisdictions”

82. Baltimore’s DPW is making “visible progress” for heat protection, report finds

83. Cause of partial downtown building collapse unclear as city officials wait for inspection

84. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

85. Baltimore police sends out more patrols to Federal Hill following recent violence

86. Maryland teen drowns after storm pushes him into draining pipe, officials say

87. Baltimore City schools accused of neglecting incidents of antisemitism

88. Howard County passes emergency bill targeting for-profit house parties

89. Maryland patients face uncertainty as Johns Hopkins, UnitedHealthcare clash over insurance coverage

90. 10 hurt, 5 hospitalized after possible hazardous materials incident at Poultry processing plant

91. Baltimore children under 12 ride free onboard MTA buses

92. Video shows chaos as gunfire is heard in Baltimore’s Federal Hill

93. Woman found dead along shoulder of Baltimore Beltway

94. BGE, Pepco customers will save around $3 on monthly energy bill starting in 2026

95. Maryland pastor arrested by ICE agents, community rallies in support

96. Morgan State unveils new off-campus student housing development

97. New Baltimore County Inspector General appointed as current one was rejected

98. Vehicle with body pulled from Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

99. Family of Ronald Silver II sues Baltimore over DPW worker’s death

100. Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release, another bars immediate ICE detention

101. Nurses at Baltimore hospital hold 1-day strike over staffing, patient care concerns

102. Baltimore City school board meeting derailed by offensive video

103. Ocean City, Maryland residents reject ordinance that would restrict short-term rentals

104. Baltimore County teachers to see cost of living raise in September under agreement with district

105. Baltimore Ravens’ veterans report to training camp with high expectations

106. Worker dies after getting trapped in trench at Baltimore County construction site

107. Part of York road still closed after major water main break in Baltimore County

108. $200k grant funding approved for new flood warning system in Baltimore

109. 35 cars, two businesses broken into in Baltimore’s Federal Hill, police say

110. Juveniles to be detained if arrested while on ankle monitoring under new DJS guidelines

111. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces buyout offer for state employees

112. 25 people hospitalized due to suspected overdose in West Baltimore

113. Baltimore Police to share body cam video in fatal shooting of 70-year-old woman

114. DPW to start trash and recycling collections at 5:00 A.M. during summer months

115. Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge remains to be demolished this week

116. Marilyn Mosby says she hit rock bottom, criticizes current Baltimore State’s Attorney

117. Maryland joins 19 states suing Trump administration over Medicaid data release to DHS

118. Baltimore City Council President, other leaders demanding end to BGE multi-year rate hikes

119. Baltimore Police officer charged with rape of 16-year-old girl

120. Marilyn Mosby says State’s Attorney Ivan Bates filed complaint against her over Syed case

121. Baltimore County fire chief gives update on house explosion in Rosedale

122. New Maryland state laws to go into effect, including hiring freeze

123. Maryland State Police crack down on multiple illegal car rallies

124. Baltimore Fire union raises concerns over city’s decision to downgrade 4 medic units

125. Ocean City, Maryland’s new beach tent rules cause confusion for visitors

126. Undeground fire in Downtown Baltimore on Saturday under investigation

127. Demolition of last remnants of Francis Scott Key Bridge to begin next month

128. Accusers of ex-Baltimore Ravens’ Justin Tucker left with “stain” of his denial, attorneys say

129. Man dies in Baltimore police custody, prompting investigation

130. Baltimore City Police say woman, 70, lunged with knife before officer shot and killed her

131. Maryland to implement state hiring freeze, buyouts, due to historic fiscal challenge

132. Justice Department asks Abrego Garcia not be released on federal charges

133. Man sentenced to life for murder of 12-year-old Baltimore girl

134. Amtrak train stuck in tunnel without power near Baltimore amid heat wave in Maryland

135. Second quadruple shooting reported in West Baltimore after 2 adults, 2 teens injured

136. Baltimore Mayor Scott signs $4.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2026

137. AFRAM brings sense of community back to Druid Hill for 49th year

138. BOPA has new agreement with Baltimore City, will operate as “Create Baltimore”

139. Baltimore community mourns arabber who was fatally shot by police

140. Baltimore leaders focus on reintegration to keep crime rates down

141. Investigators release body camera footage from deadly police shooting in Dundalk

142. Baltimore gym teacher accused of inappropriately touching students

143. CIAA Tournament To Remain in Baltimore through 2029

144. Suspect dead after Baltimore police shooting leaves officer injured

145. Orioles minor league player Luis Guevara, 19, dies in personal watercraft crash in Florida

146. MTA introduces plan for future of Baltimore’s bus services

147. Suspended Maryland teacher found not guilty of sexually abusing students in partial verdict

148. Maryland releases updates to Tenant’s Bill of Rights, takes effect July 1

149. Baltimore lawyer alleges Meta, Google allowing “squatter networks”

150. Baltimore City Council passes $4.6 billion 2026 budget

151. University of Maryland Medical System sues company over denied service claims

152. Maryland Attorney General Brown preliminary agrees to settlement with Purdue Pharma

153. 1 man dead, 2 other injured after shooting on Maryland I-70

154. Hundreds gather at State capitol in Annapolis for ‘No Kings’ rally

155. Gov. Moore announces relief funding for some BGE customers to help with high energy costs

156. State highway officials say Baltimore Beltway project will reduce congestion along I-695

157. Police investigating Maryland couple accused of killing, hiding the body of a 3-year-old girl

158. Baltimore teacher allegedly choked her neighbor over trash cleanup

159. Maryland man dead, trooper hurt in multi-car crash on I-95

160. Kilmar Abrego Garcia returned to U.S. to face federal criminal charges

161. Maryland could see a spike in health insurance costs in 2026

162. Ground beef distributed in Maryland and around the nation could contain E. Coli

163. Baltimore County approves 4.9% water rate increase

164. Local police warn of uptick in break-ins as summer season approaches

165. Howard County Public Schools cutting more than 120 jobs as school boards slashes budget

166. Diesel Spill from Johns Hopkins Vendor Tanks Sends 2,000 Gallons into Inner Harbor

167. Baltimore Mayor Scott says DOGE cuts are “irresponsible” as Johns Hopkins freezes hiring

168. Baltimore building collapses after truck crashes

169. Former Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker lists Maryland home for $3.2 million

170. BGE to shift supply costs onto lower-usage months, reducing peak season bills

171. Several new laws go into effect in Maryland

172. 16-year-old convicted of killing classmate at Joppatowne High School

173. WNBA star Caitlin Clark ruled out of Wednesday’s WNBA game in Baltimore

174. Man and woman killed in double shooting in Baltimore on Memorial Day

175. Baltimore Police to increase presence for major holidays and high-profile events

176. Baltimore sees spike in juvenile crime as repeat offenders go unchecked

177. Baltimore’s Jewish community seeks more patrols after Israel Embassy staffers shot

178. Maryland’s Chesapeake Bay is seeing a concerning drop in blue crabs

179. Baltimore police release video of deadly officer shooting

180. Juvenile crime in Baltimore is out of control, City State’s Attorney says

181. Police remind the public to stay vigilant against potential post-storm scams

182. Investigation underway after Police say a County Officer shot man armed with knife

183. 17-year veteran of Baltimore Fire Department dies in skills training session

184. West Baltimore warehouse condemned after Monday fire, faces demolition

185. Fines to increase for Baltimore parking violations

186. Baltimore mother killed on Mother’s Day and her birthday

187. Man killed after exchanging gunfire with officers in North Baltimore, police say

188. Demolition of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course to begin after 150th Preakness Stakes

189. Justin Tucker released by Baltimore Ravens amid sexual misconduct allegations

190. Baltimore mayor announces summer youth engagement strategy

191. New group aims to revitalize downtown Baltimore

192. Family of man killed by Baltimore County police says he wasn’t violent

193. Baltimore County police investigating scams by pet cremation service

194. Guilty verdict handed to man on trial for Rachel Morin’s murder

195. Trial for Rachel Morin’s accused killer resumes Monday

196. Family seeks police footage of Baltimore County crash that killed a man and 2 children

197. Supreme Court rules U.S. must facilitate return of mistakenly deported Maryland man

198. Baltimore schools votes to prohibit cellphone use

199. U.S. Department of Education pulls millions it committed to Maryland

200. Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott touts drop in crime

201. Maryland reparations bill inches forward

202. Ravens Coach John Harbaugh reaches three-year extension to stay in Baltimore through 2028

203. Trial for accused murderer of Rachel Morin set to begin

204. Jane Doe identified in 29-year-old Baltimore County cold case through new DNA technology

205. Family of DPW worker who died of heat exhaustion calls for justice

206. One Year Later: Key Bridge Collapse

207. Baltimore’s Own Derik Queen Calls Game!

208. President Trump singles out Baltimore schools while dismantling Department of Education

209. NTSB to release new information in Key Bridge collapse investigation

210. Baltimore County child murdered on Christmas Eve honored by State Senate

211. Civil lawsuit filed against man convicted in daycare sexual abuse case

212. 5th person pleads guilty in mass shooting in Baltimore’s Brooklyn Homes

213. Baltimore County Police Shooting: Suspect Identified as City School Teacher with Prior Gun Conviction

214. Baltimore County officer released from hospital after last week’s shooting

215. Baltimore residents respond as city ramps up parking enforcement

216. Baltimore County police officer injured in shooting at Catonsville precinct

217. Lawsuit against McDonogh School alleges former dean abused students

218. Family of DPW worker who died on the job speaks out on IG report

219. Pedestrian dies after falling under MTA bus in downtown Baltimore,

220. Maryland resident has case of measles, health department confirms

221. Maryland lawmakers consider tax on sugary drinks

222. Adnan Syed will not have to return to prison for Hae Min Lee’s murder

223. Proposed bill in Maryland would punish parents for some offenses committed by juveniles

224. CIAA tournaments put Baltimore in the spotlight

225. Baltimore County schools approve $2.98 billion budget

226. Anne Arundel County government buildings impacted by cyber incident

227. Morgan State acrobatics and tumbling team goes viral for routine

228. 18-year-old arrested in double shooting near Columbia mall

229. Maryland bill aims to use speed assistance technology for reckless drivers

230. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed for Cohort of Governors

231. 1 dead, 1 injured after double shooting inside Baltimore senior living facility

232. Video shows Amazon delivery driver striking woman, leaving

233. Father sentenced to 65 years for shooting at his child’s birthday inside Maryland mall

234. Proposed bill in Howard County aims to create more affordable housing

235. BGE explains reasons for rising utility rates

236. Baltimore sheriff’s deputies overpaid by millions, OIG report shows

237. Baltimore City leaders aim to hold BGE accountable for rising utility bills

238. Baltimore County schools investigating teacher over social media post allegedly to help ICE

239. Baltimore community mourns death of longtime WBAL Reporter Tim Tooten

240. Man accused of AI impersonation of Pikesville principal indicted

241. Printing error causes Maryland comptroller’s office to send sensitive data to wrong addresses

242. Maryland’s highest court upholds ending statute of limitations on child abuse lawsuits

243. Design for Maryland’s new Key Bridge unveiled, 10 months after tragic collapse

244. Maryland lawmakers introduce legislation to address BGE price increases

245. Ravens fan pleads guilty to attacking Washington Commanders fans

246. Proposed bill would increase speeding fines in Baltimore City

247. Massage therapists accuse Ravens’ Tucker of sexually inappropriate conduct

248. Baltimore area first responders called to DC plane crash site

249. Proposed bill would prevent police from pulling over drivers for certain offenses

250. Daniel Hersl, of disgraced GTTF, granted supervised release

251. Middle River mother charged with murder in the death of her 11-year-old daughter

252. Baltimore DPW’s water and sewer rate hike approved by city’s spending board

253. Baltimore residents report stinky odor

254. Four injured after student attacked at Baltimore high school

255. BGE customers raise concerns over extreme bill increase

256. New bill seeks to find cause of student absenteeism in Baltimore City schools

257. U.S. Supreme Court will not hearing case on Maryland’s strict gun licensing laws

258. 18-year-old charged with murder of woman at Baltimore hotel

259. Security guard shot during altercation at Baltimore McDonald’s

260. Bird flu detected at Maryland poultry farm on Eastern Shore, Maryland officials say

261. $2.9 million allocated for railroad crossing upgrades in Baltimore County after Rosedale collisions

262. Baltimore police investigate man’s death as first homicide of 2025

263. Community mourns 4-year-old’s death at Baltimore County viewing

264. Baltimore State’s Attorney discusses violent repeat offender accountability

265. New Maryland law helps amputees cover special prosthetics

266. Former Pikesville principal sues Baltimore County schools over AI recording

267. Baltimore City DPW hold public meetings on proposed water rate increase

268. Maryland lawmakers to consider cellphone restrictions in schools

269. Marylanders approve of Gov. Wes Moore in Gonzales poll

270. $85 million invested for Highway to Nowhere redevelopment

271. Key Bridge pre-construction phase to begin

272. Maryland leaders strategize Baltimore crime plan

273. Maryland Senator Katherine Klausmeier named as Baltimore County executive,

274. Maryland sees its first major snow storm of the season in January

275. Rapper Lupe Fiasco to serve as hip-hop professor at Johns Hopkins’ Peabody Institute

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