Maryland DOT Plans $1.8B Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction After 2024 Collapse

Multiple bridge repair and reconstruction projects are currently underway across the United States, addressing damage from various causes. In Houston, Texas, two pedestrian bridges over White Oak Bayou were damaged by highway construction equipment swept away by floodwaters during an Interstate 10 widening project; repairs are progressing on the Hogan Street bridge with a closure expected to last up to three months, while the Studemont Street bridge repair is delayed due to permit revisions. In La Grange, Illinois, work has begun on the Ogden Avenue bridge over the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad, with lane reductions and pedestrian detours in place, aiming for completion by Thanksgiving. Vermont’s Henry Bridge damage caused by a vehicle collision has been fully repaired, aided by video evidence that identified the responsible party. In Maryland, the original Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in March 2024, prompting a major reconstruction effort led by the Maryland Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation, with demolition ongoing and construction preparations underway; the new bridge is expected to open by fall 2028 with a budget around $1.8 billion. These projects highlight ongoing infrastructure challenges and efforts to restore critical transportation links across the country.