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

Announced the final federal environmental approval in November 2026

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