🚢 Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Federal Channel Fully Restored
June 10, 2024: Fort McHenry Federal Channel Reopens to Full Operation
On March 26, 2024, the container ship Dali collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, causing the 1.6-mile long bridge to collapse into the water.
The Port of Baltimore, which ranks ninth in the United States, handled 52 million tons of international cargo valued at over $80 billion last year. The accident resulted in the port being closed for at least a month, causing an estimated economic loss of $28 million to Maryland and leading to congestion and increased transportation costs at other East Coast ports, including New York.
Since the collapse, crews under the Unified Command have worked tirelessly to clear the wreckage and remove the Dali from the Federal Channel. On June 10, the Unified Command certified the riverbed as safe for transit after removing debris down to the 50-foot mud-line. The full restoration of the Fort McHenry Federal Channel between June 8-10 marks a significant milestone in recovery efforts.
As shipping activity increases, transportation officials, truckers, and port operators are collaborating to ensure that the port and the surrounding Baltimore area are prepared for the surge in traffic, according to a news release from the White House.
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