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Baltimore’s Key Bridge destroyed: Everything you need to know
Listen to this articleA cargo ship lost power and rammed into a major bridge in Baltimore in the early morning on March 26, 2024, destroying the span in a matter of seconds and plunging it into the river in a terrifying collapse that could disrupt the Port of Baltimore for months.
Six people, part of a construction crew filling potholes on the bridge at the time of the collision, were unaccounted for and presumed dead.
Keep up with this ongoing story — and its implications for Maryland’s economy — by finding our relevant coverage here, all in one place. This page is updated to reflect ongoing developments.
Dali ship owners settle with MD over Key Bridge crash
Key Bridge litigation: Attorneys prep for looming trial over shipowners’ liability
Key Bridge is nation’s ‘fastest-moving’ project, Moore says after meeting with US DOT
NTSB finds loose wire, fuel pump issue led to crash into Baltimore’s Key Bridge
Maryland more than doubles cost estimate on rebuilding collapsed Baltimore bridge
Businesses impacted by Key Bridge collapse to graduate from CCBC accelerator program
Trump administration warns MD against ‘DEI’ contracts in Key Bridge rebuild
Baltimore shipping channel reopened after explosion on cargo ship near site of Key Bridge collapse
Dali ship owners sue builder over power failure that caused Key Bridge collision
Demolition begins on last pieces of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge
Key Bridge demolition scheduled to begin July 7
BCF awards grant for Key Bridge scholarship program
Local businesses receive $3M in grants for Key Bridge fallout
Loss of Key Bridge leads to more potholes, truck traffic in neighborhoods
How the Key Bridge collapse upended workers far beyond the Baltimore region
Survey: About half of Baltimoreans felt impacted by Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore averted economic crisis one year after Key Bridge collapse
A year after Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, a long road to recovery is ahead
MD failed to assess vulnerability of Key Bridge long before it collapsed
Baltimore Community Foundation offers grants for small businesses affected by Key Bridge collapse
Moore shows off design for Key Bridge replacement
Preconstruction work to rebuild Baltimore’s collapsed Key Bridge to begin in January
Biden signs bill that averts a government shutdown, includes Key Bridge funding
Bill to fund federal government — and Key Bridge rebuild — rejected by Trump
MD grants offered alternative to keep businesses out of debt after Key Bridge collapse
‘Two-thirds’ of challenges like MD is bringing are successful, AG says of Key Bridge litigation
Biden’s $100B disaster aid request includes money to rebuild collapsed Key Bridge
Baltimore area traffic remains affected by Key Bridge collapse
DoorDash grants to help restaurants recover from Key Bridge collapse
Trial over Key Bridge collapse likely to begin in early 2026, judge says
Owner, operator of ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse to pay $100M
Historically Black community grapples with lasting impacts after Baltimore bridge collapse
MDTA to lease Tradepoint Atlantic space for Key Bridge work
Baltimore longshoremen sue owner and manager of ship that caused Key Bridge collapse
MD files lawsuit against owners, operators of ship that struck Key Bridge
Key Bridge cleanup cost for MD climbs to $71 million
FBI boards vessel managed by company whose other cargo ship collapsed Baltimore bridge
Road work inspector who leaped to safety during Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse to file claim
Justice Department sues over Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapse, seeks $100M
Families of Key Bridge victims to file federal lawsuit against ship owner
Loose electrical cable found on ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse
MDTA awards $73M contract to design new Key Bridge
$5M small business grants program aims to continue rebound from Key Bridge collapse
BPW approves $825K covering software for Port of Baltimore aid program
CSX profit slipped as the railroad scrambled to respond to Baltimore bridge collapse
MD to seek last of 3 major Key Bridge rebuild contracts in coming weeks
MD receives federal environmental approvals for Key Bridge rebuild
Georgia seaport closes gap with Baltimore, the top US auto port, after Key Bridge collapse
Baltimore bridge collapse survivor recounts fighting for his life in NBC interview
MD OKs $50.3M contract for removal of Key Bridge collapse debris
MD board set to approve $50M contract with Swedish company for Key Bridge cleanup
White House wants $4B to rebuild Key Bridge in Baltimore, respond to other disasters
Data remains unclear on whether Port of Baltimore suffered job losses after Key Bridge collapse
Dali cargo ship leaves Baltimore for Virginia, nearly 3 months after Key Bridge collapse
MD officials, port workers say speed saved business at ‘wounded’ Port of Baltimore
MD announces ending dates for Key Bridge worker and business relief programs
Baltimore shipping channel fully reopens after Key Bridge collapse
MDTA seeks speed in bids to design, build new Key Bridge by October 2028
Baltimore Community Foundation to release first round of Key Bridge relief grants
Memorial for Baltimore bridge collapse victims vandalized
Business reps call for continued aid, accommodations as Port of Baltimore channel reopens
Johns Hopkins team assessing nation’s bridges after deadly Baltimore collapse
Small Business Administration to close MD Business Recovery Centers opened after Key Bridge collapse
Georgia auto port has its busiest month ever after 9,000 imports diverted from Baltimore
Moore celebrates ship’s removal, but says he won’t be satisfied until Key Bridge stands again
Ship that caused deadly Baltimore bridge collapse has been refloated, is moving back to port
MD seeks to add 5 law firms to assist in Key Bridge litigation
Carnival Cruise Line returning to Baltimore after Key Bridge collapse
Cargo ship that caused Baltimore bridge collapse had power blackout hours before leaving port
MD to end first of 5 aid programs as officials eye full port reopening in coming weeks
Crews conduct controlled demolition on Baltimore bridge span as cleanup continues at collapse site
As work continues to free cargo ship from collapsed Baltimore bridge, what about its crew?
Crews to use demolition to remove fallen Key Bridge from ship; body of last missing worker recovered
Salvage crews prepare to clear Key Bridge span from ship’s bow in Baltimore
Key Bridge rebuild expected to cost up to $1.9B, open in four years, top official says
Body of 5th missing worker found over a month after Baltimore bridge collapse, officials say
Ship that brought down Baltimore bridge to be removed in coming weeks
Loved ones await recovery of 2 victims from Baltimore bridge wreckage a month later
Baltimore company files proposed class-action claim in Key Bridge collapse
First cargo ship passes through newly opened channel in Baltimore since bridge collapsed
MD opens grant program to help retain Port of Baltimore businesses
Baltimore port to open deeper channel, enabling some commercial ships to pass after bridge collapse
Third temporary channel opens for vessels to Port of Baltimore after bridge collapse
Crews turn sights to removing debris from ship’s deck in Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup
MD approves $1M to retain Port of Baltimore workers as relief programs kick in
Owner of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse asks cargo owners to help cover salvage costs
Salvage crews race against the clock to remove massive chunks of fallen Baltimore bridge
Baltimore hires veteran of Surfside condo collapse, maritime disasters for Key Bridge litigation
FBI opens criminal investigation into Baltimore bridge collapse, AP source says
Moore launches Port of Baltimore Worker Retention Program to help businesses keep workers
Last-minute bill will help Maryland AG’s office pursue damages in Key Bridge collapse
A ‘communal heartache’: Port of Baltimore closure creates uncertainty for businesses
New website includes resources to help in aftermath of Maryland bridge collapse
Investigators focus on electrical system of ship in Baltimore bridge collapse
Moore to tap state reserves in $25M increments to buoy port economy
Maryland lawmakers say coming bill will clarify that feds fully pay for replacing Baltimore bridge
Maryland governor and members of Congress to meet to discuss support for rebuilding collapsed bridge
Small Business Administration offers assistance for small biz hurt by Maryland bridge collapse
Salvage crews have begun removing containers from the ship that collapsed Baltimore’s Key bridge
Biden tours collapsed Baltimore bridge where recovery effort has political overtones
Officials aim for limited access to Port of Baltimore within 4 weeks, full access by end of May
Small businesses apply for federal loans after Baltimore bridge collapse
Maryland lawmakers pushing temporary relief for Port of Baltimore workers, businesses
Maritime terminal prepares for influx of redirected ships as Baltimore bridge cleanup continues
Workers had little warning as Key Bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety, communication
What do the Maryland bridge wreck and a top-secret CIA mission have in common? The same crane.
CareFirst opens 2nd business recovery center for Key Bridge collapse relief efforts
Owner of ship that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge asks to cap liability at $43M
Baltimore bridge collapse puts highly specialized role of ship pilot under a spotlight
Second channel opened, allowing more vessels to bypass wreckage at Baltimore bridge collapse site
First vessel uses alternate channel to bypass wreckage at Baltimore bridge collapse site
Building a new Key Bridge could take years and cost hundreds of millions, experts say
In Key Bridge collapse, Baltimore lost a piece of its cultural identity
Activists watch for potential impact on environment as Key Bridge cleanup unfolds
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
Md. officials secure $60M in federal emergency relief for bridge collapse response
Could tugboats have helped avert the Baltimore bridge collapse?
Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge
Cargo ship had engine maintenance in port before Baltimore bridge collision; 2 bodies recovered
‘When’ Port of Baltimore reopens is unclear as ‘how’ begins to take focus
Owner of ship that destroyed Key Bridge could limit liability using 1851 law, maritime lawyers say
Debate emerges over whether modern protections could have saved Baltimore bridge
Maryland’s path unclear for restarting Port of Baltimore, rebuilding Key Bridge
Economy could lose $15M daily from ‘incomprehensible’ Baltimore bridge collapse
Baltimore bridge collapse and port closure send companies scrambling to reroute cargo
Cargo ship hits Baltimore’s Key Bridge, causing it to collapse; rescuers search for people in water
Central American and Mexican families mourn missing workers after Baltimore bridge collapse
Ship sent out mayday before colliding with Baltimore’s Key Bridge, officials say
Named for Star Spangled Banner author, Francis Scott Key Bridge was part of Baltimore’s identity
Kids’ Chance of Md. to provide scholarships for children of Key Bridge victims
