Overview
- Rep. Andy Harris, citing a House Appropriations briefing Monday, said estimates for replacing Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge now reach $8 billion to $9 billion.
- Maryland ended Phase 2 negotiations with Kiewit after the firm’s price far exceeded the state’s independent estimate and will restart the competition to select a builder.
- State officials continue to target a $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion budget range that was set in late 2025 despite the higher figures discussed in recent briefings.
- Kiewit will continue Phase 1 demolition and early construction through 2026, which keeps on-site work moving while the state runs a new procurement.
- Harris said the price jump would require a new deal on full federal coverage, while Sen. Chris Van Hollen said the existing law lets Maryland spend and get reimbursed and noted federal transportation leaders support the reset.