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Maryland seeks to protect Bay Bridge with safety improvements
The National Transportation Safety Board has expressed concerns about the bridge’s safety after the Key Bridge collapse in ...
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State to consider short-, long-term solutions to protect Bay Bridge from catastrophic ship strikes
State transportation officials said they are working on strategies to protect the two bridges over the Chesapeake Bay ...
Maryland unveils plan to shield Bay Bridge from ship strikes after NTSB criticism
An NTSB report states that the Bay Bridge—built in the 1950s and 1970s—is 30 times more vulnerable to vessel strikes than modern spans.
MD Bay Bridge At Higher Risk Of Ship Strikes Than New Bridges
The Bay Bridge is at greater risk of a ship collision than newly built bridges. Safety improvements are underway. Here’s what ...
MDTA says Bay Bridge doesn't meet modern risk threshold for new bridges
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) responded to the National Transportation Safety Board's recommendations for ...