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It Maryland Transport Authority announced Last week, three $ 20 million contracts for the Francis Scott Key Bridge project. The Dali loading ship Hit the bridge almost a year ago In March 2024, it collapsed on the Patapse river and kills six construction workers.
These contractors will serve as construction and construction management services consultants, according to the launch of MDTA:
- A joint Babylon company, Greenman-Pedersen and Gannett Fleming of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
- A joint company by Michael Baker International, based in Pittsburgh, based in New York City.
- Long Beach, Aecom Technical Services, based on California.
The teams will serve as a MDTA construction representative for reconstruction and will work with their general engineering consultant, Bridging Maryland Partnership, a joint company composed by WSP, RK & K and JMT, as well as the progressive designer, Omaha, Nebraska, Kiewit, based.
The services performed by the contractors may include constructability reviews, performing detailed inspections of all construction work, such as compliance with erosion and sediment control, traffic maintenance, material tests, programming and control. of documents, according to the statement. They can also help MDTA compliance officers control and enforce their disadvantaged business goals.
Designed design
Maryland governor Wes Moore and MDTA presented the design proposed for the new key bridge on February 4, which will be built on the same path as the original. The architecture of the original bridge will visually imicient and also include structural improvements.
“Today, we take an important step towards the recovery of the tragic collapse of the Key Francis Scott bridge, which has affected not only Maryland’s economy, but also the economy of the nation,” Moore said in a statement. “As we mark the deployment of the new bridge design, we continue to honor the six Marylanders who lost their lives as they serve our state and their families who carry their legacy.”
In comparison with the old bridge, the Design for cable stays of the new period It will allow the federal shipping channel to expand from 700 to 1,000 feet, reported CBS News and the base of the bridge will increase 45 feet to accommodate sea traffic. The road will still consist of two lanes in each direction, but the additional moll supports will ensure the structure.
The bridge must then reach the final design and regulatory approvals before the start of construction, according to the statement. The preconstruction work began in January And the demolition of the old bridge is planned to start in spring.
