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Demolition begins on last pieces of Baltimore's collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge
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A demolition crew removes a slab of concrete from the remaining portions of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, Wednesday, July 30, 2025, in Baltimore. - photo by AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough
BALTIMORE (AP) — Demolition crews are using giant saws, backhoes and other heavy equipment to remove large sections of the remaining pieces of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, which collapsed last year after a container ship lost power and veered off course, killing six people. Its replacement, which is expected to open in 2028, can be built nearby during demolition the work, officials said. Gov.