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Maryland's 8-lane Bay Bridge replacement clears NEPA—now comes the $15 billion bill

Still the planning director explaining design choices, now emphasizing shoulders and maintenance

The Federal Highway Administration has approved the environmental plan for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge crossing. The Record of Decision selects Alternative C: two new four-lane spans, eight lanes across the Bay, and removal of the two existing bridges.

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Notable Quotes

“The original estimates were extremely early numbers…” — Melissa Williams, MDTA (reported Dec. 2025)

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“Having these shoulders would help us with maintenance, with addressing emergencies, and even things like when we do our annual bridge inspections.” — Melissa Williams, MDTA (reported Nov. 2026)

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