马里兰州批准15B - 17B美元计划, 取代Chesapeake Bay桥, 从2032年开始, Maryland approves $15B–$17B plan to replace Chesapeake Bay Bridge with wider, taller spans, starting 2032.

马里兰州运输管理局已核准150亿至170亿美元的计划,用两条新的四道通道取代Chesapeake Bay桥,提高高度和宽度,以改善安全,为大型船只提供住宿。 The Maryland Transportation Authority has approved a $15 billion to $17 billion plan to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new four-lane spans, increasing height and width to improve safety and accommodate larger ships. 建筑工程定于2032年开始,分阶段建造,以保持交通流量。 Construction is set to begin in 2032, with phased building to maintain traffic flow. 该项目包括将美国50/301美元扩大到8条小道和研究行人和自行车道,同时避免环境敏感地区。 The project includes widening US 50/301 to eight lanes and studying a pedestrian and bike path, while avoiding environmentally sensitive areas. 预计2026年将获得联邦批准并举行公开听证会,目的是增强区域经济影响,创造成千上万的就业机会。 Federal approval and public hearings are expected in 2026, with the goal of boosting regional economic impact and creating tens of thousands of jobs.