Samantha J. Biddle

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

Was acting MDOT secretary at the December 2025 vote; Katie Thomson now holds the secretary post

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.

Updated 3 days ago