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Newly released analysis determines Maryland bridges do not meet risk threshold standards
In response to a critique from the NTSB, the Maryland Transportation Authority is revealing plans for safety measures to protect the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
Bay Bridge doesn’t meet risk threshold for ship strikes, Maryland assessment finds
A new analysis found that neither span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge meets modern risk thresholds for vessel strikes, Maryland ...
MDTA says Chesapeake Bay Bridge is safe despite NTSB vessel collision risk report
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge does not meet a modern risk threshold for vessel collisions according to the National ...
Chesapeake Bay Bridge doesn’t meet risk threshold for ship strikes, Maryland assessment finds
A new analysis found that neither span of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge meets modern risk thresholds for vessel strikes, Maryland ...
Maryland unveils plan to shield Bay Bridge from ship strikes after NTSB criticism
An NTSB report states that the Bay Bridge—built in the 1950s and 1970s—is 30 times more vulnerable to vessel strikes than modern spans.
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MDTA issues response to NTSB after inspection of Chesapeake Bay Bridge
NEWS INVESTIGATES HAS LEARNED A RISK ASSESSMENT IS UNDERWAY FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY BRIDGE. OUR EFFORTS TO CONFIRM THAT INCLUDED FILING A PUBLIC INFORMATION ACT REQUEST AND CONTACTING SEVERAL STATE ...
MD Bay Bridge At Higher Risk Of Ship Strikes Than New Bridges
The Bay Bridge is at greater risk of a ship collision than newly built bridges. Safety improvements are underway. Here’s what ...
Rotten pilings, rusted rebar, crumbling concrete: An up close look at Bass River bridges
It’s an issue that needs to be understood by the community,' said Rick Bishop, executive director of Friends of Bass River, who organized the tour.
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This Scenic 400-Mile Drive In Maryland Is The Most Underrated Adventure In The Mid-Atlantic
In Havre de Grace, the Concord Point Lighthouse has been guiding mariners since 1827, making it the oldest continuously ...
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This Unforgettable 400-Mile Road Trip In Maryland Will Change The Way You Do Spring Break
Use this map to plot your journey and discover the hidden gems ... the perfect spring break has been hiding in plain sight all along, just across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.
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Classic race boosted by course change
Two boats that connect the past to the present are entered in the 2025 Annapolis to Newport Race, which starts June 6 and 7 just south of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Nicole and Reindeer ...