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Explosive charges set to bring down Key Bridge section

Preparations are being made for the controlled demolition of the portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge across container ship Dali in Baltimore.

Gary Howard, Middle East correspondent

May 10, 2024

1 Min Read
Francis Scott Key Bridge Demolition Prep
US Army Corps of Engineers photo by Christopher Rosario

Small explosive chargers are being set for the controlled demolition of the piece of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge which lays across container ship Dali.

The Key Bridge Response Unified Command said precision cuts to the bridge section and small charges was the safest and swiftest method to remove the bridge piece. “This is an industry-standard tool in controlled demolition that will break the span into smaller pieces, which will allow the work of refloating the vessel and removing it from the federal channel,” it added.

The group has invited media to attend the removal of the span on Saturday evening.
 

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About the Author

Gary Howard

Gary Howard

Middle East correspondent

Gary Howard is the Middle East Correspondent for Seatrade Maritime News and has written for Seatrade Cruise, Seatrade Maritime Review and was News Editor at Lloyd’s List. Gary’s maritime career started after catching the shipping bug during a research assignment for the offshore industry. Working out of Seatrade's head office in the UK, he also produces and contributes to conference programmes for Seatrade events including CMA Shipping, Seatrade Maritime Logistics Middle East and Marintec. 

Gary’s favourite topics within the maritime industry are decarbonisation and wind-assisted propulsion; he particularly enjoys reporting from industry events.

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