The Maryland delegation said they will continue to support reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and emphasized the project must move forward efficiently after contract termination.
Continue to support reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and press for the project to move forward efficiently.
Occurrences
We will continue to do all we can to support the construction of a stronger and safer bridge over the Patapsco.
we would continue to support construction of a stronger and safer bridge while early reconstruction work continues and Maryland seeks a more cost-effective contract
Evidence
The Maryland delegation, including Rep. Kweisi Mfume, said the Francis Scott Key Bridge reconstruction contract was being terminated and emphasized that the bridge replacement must move forward efficiently. The statement said they would continue to support construction of a stronger and safer bridge while early reconstruction work continues and Maryland seeks a more cost-effective contract.
The Maryland Transportation Authority said Kiewit would not be retained for Phase 2 of the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild and that work would continue as new contractors are selected after the proposed Phase 2 price exceeded independent cost estimates.
Assessments
The promise was framed as continued support and pressure for efficient progress, not completion of the bridge reconstruction. The evidence shows Mfume joined Maryland delegation statements supporting continued construction of a stronger replacement bridge and pressing for the project to move forward efficiently while the state reset the Phase 2 contracting process. That satisfies the promised advocacy and support within his ongoing federal term, even though the bridge itself remains under reconstruction.