Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild Applications – Public Information Hearing Scheduled for September 17, 2024

BALTIMORE, MD (September 10, 2024) – The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) is holding a public informational hearing to inform the public that Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) has requested a Water Quality Certification and has submitted a Joint Permit Application to authorize construction of a new bridge to replace the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Rebuild Project will include construction of a new bridge in the Patapsco River. It will be located in the same location as the original bridge, following the existing centerline across the river. The new bridge will tie into the existing roadway on both sides of the river and will stay within MDTA’s existing right-of-way.

The purpose of the public informational hearing is to share details about the permit applications and answer any questions. It is also an opportunity for the public to provide their comments, which will help MDE decide on the Tidal Wetlands License and Water Quality Certification requests.

Please note: The public informational hearing will not provide information or updates on the Key Bridge Rebuild effort. Comments will be accepted on the Rebuild Permit Applications ONLY.

Oral statements for or against this project may be presented at the hearing, located at:

Community College of Baltimore County

Dundalk Community Theatre, Lloyd College Center

7200 Sollers Point Rd.

Baltimore, MD 21222

A poster session will be held from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the public informational hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m. and end no later than 7:30 p.m.

Watch the livestream of the Rebuild Permit Applications Public Informational Hearing at KeyBridgeRebuild.com.

Written statements for or against this project may be mailed to the:

Maryland Department of the Environment

Tidal Wetlands Division

Attn: Matt Wallach

1800 Washington Boulevard

Baltimore, MD 21230

[email protected]

Written comments will be accepted through October 1, 2024.