The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced that the demolition of the remaining structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is set to begin on July 7, 2025, weather permitting. This demolition comes over 15 months after the bridge collapsed due to a collision with a container ship. The process is expected to take several months and involves heavy machinery operating in the Patapsco River. The demolition marks a key milestone in the ongoing reconstruction project for the bridge. Separately, the Florida Department of Transportation has initiated the demolition of the old Howard Frankland Bridge, with the project anticipated to be completed by the following spring. Additionally, other infrastructure updates include plans by MassDOT for major bridge replacements in Cape Cod and a partial building collapse in East Boston, which is currently under investigation with no reported injuries.
Bridge maintenance leads to love locks removal https://t.co/UFBHvpsGAv
Section of vacant building in East Boston collapses overnight | Click on the image to read the full story https://t.co/PLNPqi5olk
Partial building collapse in East Boston under investigation https://t.co/ncoMFkA7Jx