The Key Bridge rebuild tripled from $1.8 billion to $5.2 billion, lost contractor Kiewit after internal estimates hit $9 billion, and is 100% federally funded with no builder for Phase 2.
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- I'm calling about the Key Bridge replacement project in Maryland.
- The cost has tripled from $1.8 billion to over $5 billion. The contractor dropped out after internal estimates hit $9 billion.
- This is the largest federally funded infrastructure project in the country and it has no builder for its main construction phase.
- I want Congress to hold oversight hearings on how this project is being managed. Every dollar is coming from federal taxpayers.
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Dear [Senator/Representative name],
I am writing as a constituent from [city, state] about demand oversight of the key bridge rebuild.
The cost has tripled from $1.8 billion to over $5 billion. The contractor dropped out after internal estimates hit $9 billion.
This is the largest federally funded infrastructure project in the country and it has no builder for its main construction phase.
The facts support this: $5.2 billion Current estimated cost, up from $1.8 billion in 2024. $9 billion Kiewit's internal estimate that led to contractor departure. 100% Federally funded — every dollar comes from taxpayers.
I am asking you to take a public position on this issue and act accordingly. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
[Your name]
[Your address]
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Key Facts to Mention
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- $5.2 billion Current estimated cost, up from $1.8 billion in 2024
- $9 billion Kiewit's internal estimate that led to contractor departure
- 100% Federally funded — every dollar comes from taxpayers
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The Francis Scott Key Bridge replacement has nearly tripled in cost. The original estimate was $1.8 billion. The Maryland Transportation Authority revised it to $4.3-5.2 billion in November 2025. Then in April 2026, the state dropped its primary contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure, after internal estimates reportedly reached $9 billion. The project is 100% federally funded, has no builder for its main construction phase, and will not open before late 2030.
Six workers died when the bridge collapsed in March 2024. They deserve a safe replacement. But a project that has tripled in cost with no contractor and a completion date past the next presidential term needs real oversight.
Tell your representatives to investigate how a $1.8 billion project became a $9 billion liability. Federal taxpayers are paying every dollar. Congress has a responsibility to ensure this money is spent well.
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