After bridge collapse, Maryland governor urges Congress to pass funding for rebuild - Times of India
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore is urging Congress to pass funding for the rebuild of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore's harbor, which collapsed after a container ship crashed into a support pylon. The bridge collapse resulted in the deaths of six road workers and the obstruction of the Patapsco River shipping channel. The Biden administration has already released an initial $60 million for cleanup efforts, but the estimated cost of rebuilding the bridge is at least $2 billion. Governor Moore emphasizes the urgency of bipartisan action and the importance of the Port of Baltimore to the local and national economies. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg is optimistic that Congress will approve the necessary funds. President Biden is expected to visit the site in the coming days. The timeline for reopening the port and reconstructing the bridge is uncertain.

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