Posted 4/1/2024, 3:44:00 PM
Economic Peril After Vital Baltimore Bridge Collapse
- Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore poses economic threat to city and state per Moody's
- Bridge was vital shipping lane to one of America's busiest ports, Port of Baltimore
- Port handles over $80 billion in cargo, is major employer, and key for auto imports
- Coast Guard working to open temporary channel to reopen port operations
- Bridge also key commuter artery, collapse will increase congestion and commute times