Maryland hopes to pick all new Key Bridge contractors by spring 2027

After parting ways with the contractor once expected to build the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland has started requesting bids for four separate contracts, which it hopes to award by late next spring.

By: Christine Condon

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 27, 2026

Words: 517

Last Updated: 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Body Text Preview

After parting ways with the contractor once expected to build the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland is aiming to select four replacement contractors by late next spring.

Disagreements over cost compelled the state to break ties in April with the Kiewit Corp., the large Nebraska-based firm that designed the new bridge, and split the construction project into four separate parts.

“It enables us to have more competition among contractors,” said Jim Harkness, …

Create a free account to access this story and more

Join Plucky Wire to access full stories, collaborate with newsrooms, and discover content from networks around the world.

About

FAQ

Email Us