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Department of Transportation (MDOT) fiscal 2025 to 2030 Consolidated Transportation Program (CTP), is estimated at over $1.7 billion. A progressive design-build contract was awarded in August 2024, and primary construction is expected to begin in spring 2025. The new bridge is projected to be complete and open to the public in fall 2028.
Operating Budget Recommended Actions
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PAYGO Budget Recommended Actions
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Nonbudgeted.
Updates
Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Process Status: In November 2024, a Notice of Intent (NOI) to prepare the Tier 2 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was published in the Federal Register to formally initiate the environmental review process. MDTA held three public open houses in December 2024 to presen t information and solicit feedback on MDTA’s proposed actions related to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and seven proposed alternatives for a new Chesapeake Bay bridge. MDTA is expected to identify its recommended preferred alternative in July 2025 and publish a draft EIS in November 2025. The Tier 2 study is anticipated to conclude with the approval of a final EIS and Record of Decision (ROD) in November 2026. First Phase of I-95 Express Toll Lanes Northbound Expansion Project Opens: In December 2024, the first phase of the northbound extension of the I-95 Express Toll Lanes opened to the public. The second and final phase of the extension project is expected to open in calendar 2027. In total, the project will extend the existing Express Toll Lanes along I-95 by 10 miles.
Analysis of the FY 2026 Maryland Executive Budget, 2025 3
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