PROJECT SCHEDULE

What is the anticipated schedule for completion of the Nice Bridge Improvement Project?

Project planning studies for the Nice Bridge Improvement Project have been completed by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), which identified alternates, determined environmental and community impacts, and gathered public input on the project.

Key milestones in the Nice Bridge Improvement Project project planning studies schedule were:

2006

Summer - Initiated Project Planning Studies
Fall - Developed Purpose and Need and Preliminary Alternates

2007

Spring - Held Alternates Public Workshop(s)
Fall - Performed Detailed Analyses (environmental, noise, community, air, etc.)

2008

Spring/Summer - Continued to perform Detailed Analyses (environmental, noise, community, air, etc.)
Fall - Conducted engineering to incorporate bicycle options. Submitted Draft Environmental Document to FHWA.

2009

Spring/Fall - Circulated Draft Environmental Document for Public Review and Comment
Fall - Conducted Public Hearing(s)

2010

Spring - Identified MDTA Preferred Alternate
Summer - Prepared Preferred Alternate and Conceptual Mitigation Package
Fall - Assembled Draft Final Environmental Document

2010/2011

Winter 2010 - Fall 2011 - Circulated Final Environmental Document

2012

Fall - Obtained Approval of Final Environmental Document*
Fall - Completed Project Planning Studies

*This project is now a candidate for MDTA capital improvement project funds. Funding is not currently available for future phases, including final design and construction.

2013

Spring - Partial Preliminary Engineering phase began.
Summer - Preliminary Engineering and Right-of-Way underway.

Public Calendar

Jan 30

MDTA Board Meeting - January 30, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the MDTA Board Meeting Homepage. The MDTA Board Meeting homepage also provides access to the meeting schedule, materials, agenda and minutes.

Feb 03

In-person Diverse Subcontractor and Supplier Networking Event

9 AM

Sollars Point Multi-Purpose Center
323 Sollers Point Road, Dundalk MD

MDTA, in partnership with the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland (LBCMD) and Kiewit, is holding a networking event to build relationships and learn about future subcontracting opportunities on the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Kiewit is actively seeking to engage local, small, and diverse firms interested in professional services, construction, and supplier opportunities on the Key Bridge Rebuild Project. Register here.

Feb 06

Capital Committee Meeting - February 6, 2025

9 AM

Livestream

This public meeting is livestreamed and archived on the Capital Committee Meeting Homepage. The Capital Committee Meeting homepage also provides access to the virtual meeting, schedule, agenda, materials and minutes.