The Maryland Department of Transportation has requested $60 million in federal emergency relief funding to assist in costs related to cleaning up the wreckage of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and rebuilding it, as announced in a recent news release. This funding request comes in the wake of the bridge collapse, which has necessitated significant resources for recovery efforts.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore emphasized the importance of this funding, stating that it will serve as the foundation for the state's recovery from this infrastructure disaster. The Maryland Transportation Secretary, Paul J. Wiedefeld, has taken proactive steps by sending a letter of intent to the Federal Highway Administration outlining the state's plans to seek financial assistance for various aspects of the recovery process.
