Maryland seeks new construction for Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild
On April 31, 2026, the State Transportation Authority announced that Maryland will start looking for new construction companies to help rebuild Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. The announcement came as U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided an update on the rebuild effort after he joined the push to lower costs and shorten the timeline for the project.
“The [Department of Transportation] has engaged in vigorous oversight on behalf of the American taxpayer, who is on the hook to fund the bridge replacement due to Congressional action,” said Duffy. “These ongoing negotiations with Maryland officials have ultimately led to the best possible outcome for the public: A decision to rebid Phase 2 of the project.”
The announcement followed after Kiewit was dropped as a contractor for the project.
