Maryland Advances Procurement for New Francis Scott Key Bridge

Project represents one of the nation's largest transportation infrastructure investments and will restore a critical freight corridor serving the Port of Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region.

Maryland officials have taken another major step toward replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge by issuing a Request for Qualifications for the bridge's main span.

The project represents one of the nation's largest transportation infrastructure investments and will restore a critical freight corridor serving the Port of Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region.

For SMACNA contractors, projects of this scale generate opportunities well beyond bridge construction, creating demand for manufacturing facilities, transportation infrastructure, logistics centers, and supporting commercial development throughout the supply chain.

Jul 31, 2026 — State Legislative

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