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Maryland Transportation Authority selected Bridging Maryland Partnership as its general engineering consultant for rebuild of Baltimore bridge that collapsed after cargo ship collision.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Just 10 months after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), owner, selected Bridging Maryland Partnership \u2014 a joint venture that includes WSP \u2014 to provide general engineering consultant services for the reconstruction of the strategically significant bridge.<\/p>\n The $75 million contract with the WSP-led joint venture, including engineering firms Rummel, Klepper & Kahl (RK&K); and Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT); was approved on Jan. 8 by the Maryland Board of Public Works. Pre-construction activities for the Key Bridge Rebuild project are underway.<\/p>\n Bridging Maryland Partnership will perform planning, engineering, construction management and program support services to rebuild the bridge along Interstate 695 that crosses the Patapsco River near the Port of Baltimore for MDTA.<\/p>\n The team will assist MDTA in managing Kiewit Infrastructure Co. as it completes the bridge\u2019s design and construction as part of a progressive design-build contract. The WSP team will act as auditor of Kiewit’s processes, review engineering and construction submittals and confirm that design and construction meets the standards and specifications.<\/p>\n \u201cWSP has proudly served as a trusted advisor for MDTA previously,\u201d said Matthew Harrell, PE, senior vice president and Maryland business leader for Transportation at WSP. \u201cFor this joint venture we pulled together a team that has a proven history working with MDTA and are among its most highly regarded advisors. We\u2019re eager to collaborate.\u201d<\/p>\n As MDTA\u2019s engineering representative for the Key Bridge Rebuild, Bridging Maryland Partnership will manage the accelerated design and construction process. The team\u2019s support services include risk management\/analyses; establishing, reviewing, tracking and monitoring cost and schedules; managing project documentation; and consulting with environmental regulators.<\/p>\n WSP has been assisting MDTA as salvage contract manager for the Key Bridge since March 26, 2024, the day of the collapse.<\/p>\n \u201cWe were wrapping up work with MDTA on another bridge project when the Key Bridge collapsed,\u201d said Srinivas Gunna, PE, senior vice president and construction manager for the Key Bridge Rebuild project. \u201cThat same morning, I was asked if we could assist with the salvage operation, so WSP has been working for MDTA on the project since day one.\u201d<\/p>\n Bridge design is still being finalized.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s going to follow the same alignment, but Kiewit will be completing final design so we should be seeing more details on the design in the near future,\u201d Harrell said. \u201cWe look forward to working with MDTA and Kiewit to design and construct a bridge to meet Maryland\u2019s needs.\u201d<\/p>\n Because of the critical importance of the bridge, expediency is a top priority.<\/p>\n \u201cThis is a significant opportunity for WSP to participate in our client\u2019s project that will deliver relief to the region and restore a vital structure after such a tragic incident \u2014 we\u2019re honored,\u201d Gunna said.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n maritime professional<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Maryland Transportation Authority selected Bridging Maryland Partnership as its general engineering consultant for rebuild of Baltimore bridge that collapsed after cargo ship collision. 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