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New design to replace Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge unveiled
The first proposal for a replacement bridge sees a wider span and improved clearance height to minimise chance of collision.
Carlo Ratti Offers Proposal to Replace Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore
The 1977-built bridge collapsed earlier this year when a Sri Lanka–bound cargo ship crashed into one of its support piers, killing six people.
Galveston's Pelican Island Bridge ain't Baltimore's Key Bridge but its replacement is long overdue | Editorial
While Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge will be replaced within 5 years, Galveston's Pelican Island Bridge had been decaying before a recent barge accident.
Texas bridge connecting Galveston and Pelican Island reopened after barge collision
Officials say a bridge near Galveston, Texas, that was damaged last week when a barge carrying fuel broke free from a tugboat has been reopened to vehicle and pedestrian traffic after safety inspections deemed it safe.
Barge crash sparks debate over replacing Pelican Island bridge
Hours after a fuel barge struck the bridge May 15, county officials asserted the city of Galveston had compounded the problem by “dragging its feet in signing the agreements.”
Barge crash's marine life impacts being monitored as Pelican Island bridge reopens
Traffic to and from Pelican Island is back open. The area from the surface is seemingly back to normal after a barge crashed into a bridge last Wednesday. Officials confirmed approximately 20,000 gallons of vacuum gas oil spilled into the waterway due to the crash.
Texas bridge damaged by barge reopens after giant oil spill
An oil barge struck Pelican Island Causeway, shutting down the only structural connection between Pelican Island and Galveston.
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New design for collapsed Baltimore bridge unveiled
A new design for the collapsed Baltimore bridge has been unveiled. The first proposal for a replacement bridge sees a wider ...
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Italian engineers propose new design for collapsed Baltimore bridge
An Italian company that helped rebuild a bridge that collapsed in Genoa, Italy, in 2018 said it is ready to do the same in Baltimore. The Webuild Group sent a preliminary design and plans to ...
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New Key Bridge estimated to be completed by fall 2028, cost up to $1.9B, officials say
Maryland transportation officials said Thursday that they expect to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge with a new span in just over four years. The project to replace the span of Interstate ...
What's considered when constructing a new bridge? Expert explains replacement options for Key Bridge
While the Maryland Transportation Authority says they are moving at a rapid speed to rebuild the bridge, a bridge expert explained the factors considered before construction begins.
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New design for collapsed Baltimore bridge unveiled
A new design for the collapsed Baltimore bridge has been unveiled. The first proposal for a replacement bridge sees a wider span and improved clearance height to minimize the chance of ...