AFRO Staff Writer
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced on June 26 that demolition of the remaining structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is expected to begin on or around July 7, depending on the weather conditions. This is a part of the larger effort to rebuild the bridge and have it finished and fully reopened by fall 2028.
According to MDTA, demolition is expected to take several months and will involve the use of heavy machinery to dismantle the remaining structure of the bridge.
“The process will begin with removal of bridge deck over the river, followed by demolition of sections over Hawkins Point and then Sollers Point,” said MDTA via the news release on June 26. “This phase of work focuses on removing portions of the existing structure that interfere with the alignment of the new bridge. Controlled detonations will not be used during this phase of demolition.”…