Maryland reveals designs for new Baltimore bridge nearly a year after deadly collapse

Maryland officials unveiled new designs for the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, almost a year after its collapse. The new cable-stayed bridge will be taller and better protected against ship strikes, with construction expected to finish by 2028. The original bridge collapsed when a container ship lost power and hit a support column, killing six workers. Demolition of the remaining structure will begin this spring, with a $73 million contract awarded for the first phase of the rebuild. The federal government will cover the project's estimated cost of over $1.7 billion. The National Transportation Safety Board is still investigating the collapse, with a report pending on the incident's causes.