Key Bridge in the news after a deadly collapse tied to a ship incident; rebuilt plan pegged at 4.3–5.2B, target open by 2030. Francis Scott Key, 18th-c. poet, who the bridge is named after.
A major sewage spill in the Potomac River, caused by a collapsed sewer pipe in Maryland, has led to environmental concerns and political disputes. President Trump ordered federal intervention amid ongoing repair delays, with local officials criticizing federal and state responses. The spill is one of the largest in US history, but drinking water remains safe.
The Dali container ship has faced an indictment charging its owners, operator and a senior crew member with conspiracy and compromising safety. The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has disrupted the Port of Baltimore and required a costly rebuild, with state officials saying the economic impact extends beyond the local area.