Francis Scott Key Bridge News and Updates
At approximately 1:30 a.m. ET on March 26, 2024, a cargo ship leaving the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, MD struck the (I-695) Francis Scott Key Bridge. This caused a collapse of the bridge. Please continue to check this page regularly for related updates affecting commercial motor vehicles, including traffic alerts and emergency declarations.
FMCSA Information Session (April 10, 2024)
FMCSA hosted a public webinar Wednesday, April 10th, to highlight current Emergency Declarations, Exemptions and Waivers affecting the commercial motor vehicle industry as a result of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. A recording of the webinar and the presentation provided will soon be available on this site.
You may continue to submit questions regarding the current Emergency Declaration to FMCSADeclaration@dot.gov
Slide Presentation from webinar (updated 4/11/24)
Emergency Declarations
- April 4, 2024: FMCSA-Extension Of Emergency Declaration Under 49 CFR § 390.25 No. 2024-002 (Maryland) (expires May 8, 2024 – See FAQ below for effect on CMV transportation.)
- March 26, 2024: Maryland Executive Order 01.01.2024.09 (expired April 8, 2024)
Transportation Routing for Commercial Motor Vehicles
The Maryland Transportation Department has the most up-to-date traffic alerts and information regarding transportation routes and detours in and around Baltimore, MD. If you are traveling through Virginia, please visit the Virginia Department of Transportation website for updates.
Transportation Routing for Commercial Motor Vehicles – Hazardous Materials
The Maryland Transportation Department has the most up-to-date traffic alerts and information regarding transportation routes and detours for commercial motor vehicles transporting hazardous materials in and around Baltimore, MD. If you are traveling through Virginia, please visit the Virginia Department of Transportation website for updates.
Port of Baltimore
The Port of Baltimore remains open for truck transactions. Vessel (waterway) traffic into and out of the Port of Baltimore is suspended until further notice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- The state of Maryland issued an Emergency Declaration on March 26, 2024, as a result of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. How does FMCSA’s Extension of Emergency Declaration issued on April 4, 2024, affect me as a commercial motor vehicle driver?
FMCSA’s Extension continues the emergency relief from Federal hours-of-service requirements in 49 CFR § 395.3 for motor carriers and drivers providing direct assistance to the immediate restoration of essential services and reopening of the navigable waters into the Port of Baltimore, including transportation of equipment and supplies related to immediate repairs to the roadways and waterways adjacent to the Port and removal of wreckage and debris from the waterways providing access to the Port. Read More»
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Original article published by FMCSA