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He further explained that the MDTA has conducted the industry-standard American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) vessel collision risk assessment for the evaluation of vessel collision risk for the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The findings from the vessel collision study are contributing to the comprehensive analysis of safety risks associated with the regional highway network and the safe navigation of vessels under and near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. MDTA has implemented short-term risk reduction plans, while at the same time rapidly advancing the pier projection and studying the replacement of the existing Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans as part of the MDTA Bay Crossing Study.
• Francis Scott Key Bridge Reconstruction
Mr. James Harkness 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 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. He further explained that the first quarterly JCR was due July 1, 2025. The second quarterly JCR was due October 1, 2025. The third quarterly update was due January 1, 2026. The final quarterly update is due 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 November 2025 were also provided along with an explanation of federal reimbursements.
UPDATE – MAJOR PROJECTS
Mr. James Harkness updated the MDTA Board on the status of Major Projects in the Capital Program.
Mr. Harkness explained that as of January 15, 2026, there are thirteen major projects in the Capital Program. Eight of the projects are under construction and three are under design. This update includes projects funded for construction in the current Consolidated Transportation Program and includes five projects valued in excess of $100 million. There are two projects from the $1.1 billion I-95 ETL Northbound Expansion program.
UPDATE – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MAJOR PROJECTS
Mr. David Goldsborough updated the MDTA Board on the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) major projects. As of January 29th, 2026, the Division of Information Technology maintains an active portfolio of 21 projects and continued support of the third- generation tolling system (3G) program.
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