Purpose and Need
The purpose of the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 NEPA is to address existing and future transportation capacity needs and access across the Chesapeake Bay and at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge approaches along the U.S. 50/301 corridor. The Tier 2 Study is evaluating measures to reduce congestion; improve travel times and reliability, mobility, and roadway deficiencies; and accommodate maintenance activities and navigation, while minimizing impacts to local communities and the environment.
Adequate Capacity and Reliable Travel Times
Existing and Future Maintenance Needs at the Existing Spans
Mobility
Navigation
Roadway Deficiencies
The MDTA also has identified two additional objectives: Environmental Responsibility
Cost and Financial Responsibility
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