As costs balloon, state officials pitch Key Bridge project to key federal lawmakers

Maryland officials are scrambling to reassure federal lawmakers about the escalating costs of the Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement project, which has raised concerns that federal funding commitments might be at risk. With costs ballooning, Governor Wes Moore and state legislators led a tour for key congressional appropriators to emphasize the project's importance. This push underscores the state's urgency to secure federal support, highlighting the bridge's critical role in regional transportation infrastructure and economic stability. The situation matters as the federal government's full funding pledge is crucial for the project's success.