Transportation officials hold firm on $5.2 billion price tag to replace Key Bridge

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: June 3, 2026

Words: 988

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

State transportation officials are holding firm on a projected cost of $5.2 billion to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, despite reports of some estimates nearly twice that amount.

Maryland will part ways later this year with the current contractor, Nebraska-based Kiewit Infrastructure, after failing to reach agreement on a final project cost. State officials have refused to disclose the amount sought by Kiewit, citing confidential negotiations, but some estimates have placed Kiewit’s asking price …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us