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They further explained that the mechanical demolition began on July 7 with the saw cutting and removal of deck and parapet sections of the existing bridge with all concrete superstructure removed from both bridge approaches as of October 1, 2025. The contractor is currently cutting and lifting the steel girders. Once complete, the contractor will remove the remaining land-based piers and abutments. This work is expected to continue through Quarter 1 of 2026. The test pile program is underway at the project site. The first six test piles were delivered to the site on September 21, 2025, with a second barge load of six piles arriving on October 22. Test pile installation started on October 1 with load testing anticipated in early November. Final design and early material procurement are underway for the construction trestle, production pile template, and pylon and vessel protection foundation piles.
UPDATE – LEGISLATIVE REPORTS SUBMITTED TO THE LEGISLATURE
• Joint Chairmen’s Report Regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction
Mr. Brian Wolfe provided a summary of the Joint Chairmen’s Report (JCR) regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction.
Mr. Wolfe explained that during the 2025 Legislative Session, committee narrative was adopted by the budget committees that required the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) to prepare a JCR that provides a status update on the progress of the reconstruction efforts for the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge. The language stated the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee are interested in receiving quarterly updates on the progress of the reconstruction of the FSK Bridge. Specifically, the JCR is to provide updates on engineering and design, federal permitting, preconstruction efforts and construction activities. The Committees also requested updates on running totals of expenditures, availability of and projected timeframes for federal reimbursements, and any material changes to cost or schedule. Mr. Wolfe further explained that the first quarterly JCR was due July 1, 2025, and the second quarterly JCR was due October 1, 2025. Future quarterly updates are due January 1, 2026 and April 1, 2026. MDTA’s JCR report provided detailed updates on the status of engineering efforts, permitting coordination with federal and state agencies, and preconstruction activities such as surveys and geotechnical investigations. Expenditures as of June 2025 were also provided along with an explanation of federal reimbursements. Changes to the Phase 1 contract include extending the contract to reach 70% design completion prior to estimating and negotiating the binding price proposal.
• Joint Chairmen’s Report on Collecting Outstanding Tolls from Out-of-State Motorists
Ms. Chantelle Green explained that during the 2025 Legislative Session, budgetary language was adopted that required the MDTA to prepare a JCR that addresses the collection of outstanding tolls from out-of-state motorists. The budget language stated that the Senate Budget and Taxation Committee and House Appropriations Committee are interested in continuing to monitor the MDTA’s efforts to collect outstanding tolls incurred at Maryland’s toll facilities, given the potential for significant impacts that outstanding tolls may have on MDTA’s revenues. The Committees requested
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