BALTIMORE, MD—Demolition of the remaining structures of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is slated to begin around July 7, weather permitting, marking a significant step forward in the massive Key Bridge Rebuild project, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) announced this week.
The demolition work is expected to span several months and will involve heavy machinery to carefully dismantle the bridge. The process will commence with the removal of the bridge deck over the Patapsco River, followed by sections over Hawkins Point and Sollers Point. This initial phase targets portions of the existing structure that obstruct the alignment of the new bridge, and officials confirmed that controlled detonations will not be used.
The general demolition sequence includes removing the deck, barriers, and parapets over the river from both landside approaches, followed by the removal of girders and piers on the landside down to just below ground level. The original north and south abutments will also be removed…