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    Here’s a list of other major US bridge collapses
    Bridge collapses are rare, but not without precedent. Here are a list of other notable bridge disasters.
    A car is halted at the edge of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge across Tampa Bay, Fla., after the freighter Summit Venture struck the bridge during a thunderstorm and tore away a large part of the span, May 9 1980.  A container ship struck a major bridge in Baltimore early Tuesday, March 26, 2024,  causing it to plunge into the river below. From 1960 to 2015, there have been 35 major bridge collapses worldwide due to ship or barge collision.
    No, it’s not WWIII: Experts say bridge collapse ‘almost certainly not’ planned attack
    Debunked tweet demonstrating far-right conspiracy theory about Key Bridge collapse
    Key Bridge collapse will disrupt business in Baltimore — and across the country
    In a potentially crippling blow to commerce in the region, the Port of Baltimore is partially shut down after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed Tuesday morning when it was struck by a cargo ship.
    The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River after a cargo ship collided with it early Tuesday morning.
    Flickering lights, billowing smoke may point to causes of catastrophic Francis Scott Key Bridge crash
    Multiple levels of failure are likely behind Dali's crash, maritime transportation experts say.
    A U.S. Coast Guard boat heads toward the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage seen from Ft. McHenry on March 26, 2024. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship collided with it.
    Cargo ship crews stranded at Port of Baltimore after Key Bridge collapse
    The International Transport Workers’ Federation on Tuesday was trying to establish communication with union members crewing the Dali, many of whom are from India.
    The cargo ship, Dali, docked in Baltimore, MD on 3/25/2024
    35,000 used the Francis Scott Key Bridge daily. What will they do now?
    Commuters and residents who use the bridge are figuring out how the collapse of the bridge after being hit by a ship will personally affect them.
    Two men observe the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge wreckage from Ft. McHenry on March 26, 2024. The bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning when a cargo ship collided with it.
    Was Key Bridge designed to withstand impact of a cargo ship crashing into it? Engineers raise doubts.
    After a container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, causing it to collapse, engineering experts questioned why the bridge was not strong enough to withstand the impact.
    A portion of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after it was struck by a large container ship early Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024, sending several vehicles and people into the frigid water below.
    Biden pledges to cover ‘entire cost’ of rebuilding the Key Bridge
    President Joe Biden pledged Tuesday that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River following a ship strike.
    President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
    Key Bridge collapse traffic: Avoid southeast I-695 corridor
    The collapse of the 1.6-mile bridge on I-695 appeared to have severed access to the Port of Baltimore and will snarl traffic in the surrounding area.
    Officials close down access to the Key Bridge after it collapsed. A ship struck it in the early hours on Tuesday, March 26.
    Pedestrian oasis or car nightmare? Harborplace plans could slow downtown traffic
    Redesigning the intersection of Pratt and Light Streets is at the heart of Bramble’s plans to remake the traffic grid in downtown and change the way people drive and walk.
    The Light Street spur (above) carries traffic past the Harborplace pavilions and onto Pratt Street (right), on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Developers want to eliminate the spur to increase walkability and narrow Pratt Street to two lanes for cars and trucks. Two other lanes would be reserved for transit.
    Pratt Street lane closures, roadwork postponed
    Baltimore’s Department of Transportation announced Sunday that roadwork scheduled to begin this week along Pratt Street will be postponed until further notice.
    A pedestrian crosses Pratt Street with vehicles stopped at various points in the crosswalk.
    Police investigating crash that killed 1, injured 2 on I-695 in Baltimore County
    One person died and two were hospitalized Saturday morning after a two-vehicle crash on I-695 in Baltimore County.
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    Commentary: Maryland lawmakers can now keep roadworkers safer
    It’s time for Maryland to enact a law to protect roadworkers whose safety is put at risk by the actions or motorists, a representative of the Laborers’ International Union of North America says.
    Overhead footage of crash on I-695 that killed six highway workers.
    Baltimore leaders try to stave off cuts to road maintenance funds
    Proposed changes to the state's distribution of highway user revenue would have an outsized impact on Baltimore City.
    An orange roadwork sign that reads "road closed" blocks off a section of an intersection. A green road side that says "Calvert St" hangs next to a red stop light. There are some orange roadwork barrels and white traffic barriers.
    BWI set record for international passengers in 2023
    A total of 26.2 million passengers used BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport in 2023, a 15% increase from the previous year. The total included a record number of international passengers.
    BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 22:  Passengers walk through a terminal at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) on December 22, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland.
    Fire causes traffic on I-83 to grind to halt during rush hour Wednesday
    Remnants of a brush fire in Baltimore County halted motorists on the I-83 highway.
    Traffic ground to a halt on Interstate 83 North on March 20, 2024, because of a brush fire.
    MTA seeks volunteers for Red Line community advisory team
    The Maryland Transit Administration envisions the team as a vital link between the state’s Red Line planning team and the communities that the future project will affect.
    Feedback from community members fills a proposed Red Line map during an MTA open house at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center on Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023.
    One Calvert County woman’s car trouble: An eagle stuck in the front grill
    Rebecca Atkins was driving through Route 4, a state highway she usually takes to drive to work in Prince Frederick from her home in St. Mary’s County, when she saw wings slamming onto her car.
    Rebecca Atkins was driving through Route 4, a state highway she usually takes to drive to work, when an eagle collided with her car. The eagle was stuck in the grill for more than an hour.
    Watch out for St. Patrick’s Day road closures in Baltimore this weekend
    If you’re driving in the city this weekend, there are a handful of temporary road closures and other traffic modifications to be aware of.
    Baltimore County adds new speed cameras around five school zones
    Baltimore County Police are activating six new speed cameras as part of their initiative to enhance public safety.
    Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1
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