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Maryland Splits Key Bridge Rebuild Into Four Contracts, Sets New Hiring Timeline

The change aims to draw more bidders to control costs.

Overview

  • State officials said Tuesday they will split the rebuild into four contracts, led by an over‑water span estimated at $3.5 to $4 billion.
  • The MDTA plans to advertise the over‑water job this summer, narrow the list in the fall, and select a builder next summer using federal funds already approved.
  • Maryland ended talks with Kiewit in April after the company priced the work near $9 billion against the state's $4.3 to $5.2 billion target.
  • Kiewit will keep installing foundation piles and trestles through at least the end of the year as the new bidding proceeds.
  • Officials said the final schedule will be set after the procurements, and earlier hopes for a 2030 finish are no longer firm.