The Francis Scott Key Bridge (informally, Key Bridge or Beltway Bridge) is a partially collapsed bridge in the Baltimore metropolitan area, Maryland. Opened in 1977, it collapsed on March 26, 2024, after a container ship struck one of its piers .

Your hub for all things related to the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and reconnecting the I-695 Baltimore Beltway. Here, you'll find the latest updates on the progress of the Key Bridge Rebuild project, along with opportunities for community participation and engagement.

On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at 1:28 a.m. EDT (05:28 UTC), the main spans and the three nearest northeast approach spans of the Francis Scott Key Bridge across the Patapsco River in the Baltimore metropolitan area of Maryland, United States, collapsed after the container ship Dali struck one of its piers. Six members of a maintenance crew ...

May 2, 2024 · ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland plans to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in just over four years at an estimated cost between $1.7 billion and $1.9 billion, a state transportation official said Thursday.

6 days ago · ANNAPOLIS, MD — Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Department of Transportation today unveiled the new design concept for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, offering a fresh vision for one of Baltimore’s most iconic transportation landmarks. The event marks a significant milestone in the multi-year project, aiming to restore the connection to the community for future generations and ...

Francis Scott Key Bridge Main_Content At approximately 1:30 a.m. on March 26, 2024, a cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore struck the (I-695) Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused the structure to collapse.

Apr 15, 2024 · Francis Scott Key Bridge (I-695) This outer crossing of the Baltimore Harbor opened in March 1977 as the final link in I-695 (the Baltimore Beltway). The 1.6 mile Key Bridge crosses over the Patapsco River where Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the words of the Star Spangled Banner.

Mar 26, 2024 · Six people, who were believed to be part of a road construction crew, are presumed dead after Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning. The collapse came after a...

Mar 27, 2024 · A collapsed section of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore is seen in the waters of the Patapsco River. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday after it was struck by a 984-foot-long...

Feb 4, 2025 · Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) unveiled the design for the new Francis Scott Key Bridge almost a year after it was hit by a cargo ship, causing it to ...