The dismantling of what remains of the Key Bridge is scheduled to begin around July 7, pending favorable weather, according to information shared by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). In a process predicted to take about nine months, residents living near the bridge have been advised to prepare for the regular noise of a construction project operating from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., according to WBALTV.
For those like Lisa Ferguson, the demolition signals long-awaited relief from the disruptions caused by the bridge collapse, as she noted in an interview with WMAR2 News: "July 7th can't come soon enough," highlighting how the collapse has rerouted heavy truck traffic through main roads, intensifying congestion. Turner Station residents have particularly felt the pinch, to the point where local teacher Rebecca Pollock was forced to abandon her job due to the onerous commute, expressing her contentment with the upcoming demolition as seeming "kind of overdue at this point."
MDTA Executive Director Bruce Gartner explained that the first half of 2025 was dedicated to examining ground conditions, which ultimately informed the decision to position the new bridge eastward towards the bay, a move aimed at keeping the 2028 completion goal on track. The demolition repertoire will include excavators, concrete saws, vacuums, cranes, trucks, and even an on-site concrete crusher to recycle materials and ostensibly reduce the number of truck trips and expenses, as detailed by WBALTV.
