"Maryland officials print agenda and estimation of Baltimore bridge reconstruction"

Following a disaster that consumed the lives of six road crew members and disrupted 1 of the busiest ports in the country, Maryland committed to the monumental task of rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The task to be completed by autumn 2028, to cost from $1.7 to $1.9 billionAccording to David Broughton, spokesperson for the Maryland Department of Transportation.

The message appears at a time erstwhile state and national agencies proceed their corrective action after the tragic collapse of the bridge on March 26, which not only caused a crucial number of fatalities, but besides temporarily closed down the Baltimore harbour. The collapse occurred erstwhile a container ship, after losing power, hit 1 of the main bridge supports.

Fifth body found

The rescue action reached a grim milestone on Wednesday along with the discovery of 49-year-old Miguel Angela Luna Gonzalez of Glen Burnie, Maryland, which means the last of the 5 missing persons identified after the accident. Gonzalez, along with another victims, worked on the bridge erstwhile the crash occurred, reports AP.

Rescue teams found 1 of the missing construction vehicles on Wednesday and notified Maryland State Police. State police investigators and Maryland Transportation Authority police officers and the FBI responded to the scene and recovered the body in a red truck. He besides assisted the state police's underwater mining squad and the crime scene unit.

Governor Wes Moore offered his condolences, reflecting the collective heartache: "We inactive pray for Miguel Angela Luna Gonzalez, His household and all who love him, recognizing the anguish they have experienced since the Key Bridge collapsed. We pray for comfort, pray for healing and pray for peace, knowing that their loved 1 has yet returned home."

The detailed engineering plans for the fresh bridge are inactive in development, and government officials item both the urgency and complexity of the plan process. The fresh bay not only promises to rebuild a critical infrastructure junction, but besides is to be a beacon of safety and innovation to prevent future tragedies.

Meanwhile the bridge insurance policy broker confirmed on Thursday that $350 million would be paid to the state of Maryland inthe framework of the first of the many payments associated with the collapse of the bridge.

Chubb, the company that insured the bridge, is preparing to pay $350 million, According to WTW, broker. Douglas Mennelly, a spokesperson for WTW, confirmed the withdrawal plans on Thursday, which was first reported by The Wall Street Journal. Chubb did not respond immediately to the request for comment on Thursday.

The Maryland Department of Transportation reported on Thursday that the State Treasurer filed a suit on the day the bridge collapsed "against our property policy worth $350 million and notified our carrier of the first level worth $150 million on behalf of MDTA".

The FBI, along with Maryland State Police and Maryland Transportation Authority, continues its investigation into the circumstances of the crash, ensuring that the lessons learned from this tragic event will pave a safer way forward for all.

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source:https://www.zerohedge.com/