Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, Maryland Governor Moore to meet on Rising FSK Bridge Rebuild Costs and Inaction on DMV Congestion

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy will meet Maryland Governor Wes Moore to address ballooning costs and delays in rebuilding Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge and severe congestion on the I-495/I-270 American Legion Memorial Bridge, the nation’s worst traffic bottleneck in 2025.

Following Duffy’s September letter demanding faster progress, the FHWA has issued an RFI to accelerate the bridge project and revive the stalled 2019 Capital Beltway Accord. Duffy and FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster criticized Maryland’s inaction, stressing federal oversight to ensure efficient use of taxpayer funds and quicker relief for commuters.

From the Department of Transportation: 

“I look forward to discussing the urgent matter of relieving severe congestion on the American Legion Memorial Bridge and getting the Francis Scott Key Bridge project back on track with Governor Moore. The Trump Administration cares about Americans’ quality of life and ushering in a Golden Age of Transportation,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “Maryland’s highways help connect thousands to our nation’s capital, and as part of our effort to revitalize the area and make it safe and beautiful, holding leaders accountable at every level is essential to making sure taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently.” 

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