Key Bridge demolition postponed due to weather

A new design for the collapsed Baltimore bridge has been revealed. The design includes a wider span and improved clearance height to reduce the risk of accidents. The collapse happened on March 26 when a ship hit one of the bridge's pillars. The Italian design firm Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), along with other experts, have proposed a new design for the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The new design aims to prevent similar accidents from happening again. It features a cable-stayed approach with the main span of the bridge increased from 1,200 ft to 2,230 ft. This will ensure that the support pillars are in shallow water, away from the path of large ships. The improved clearance height and larger roadway will enhance safety and accommodate more vehicles, addressing the high traffic levels. The reconstruction proposal has been submitted to the US Secretary of State for Transportation and other relevant authorities. The design not only focuses on safety but also on the long-term adaptability of the bridge. The goal is to make the Port of Baltimore a major international harbor for years to come. The ship that caused the collapse has been stuck in the wreckage, leading to the closure of Baltimore's busy port. The victims of the accident were Latino immigrants working on the bridge. The controlled demolition of the bridge will allow the ship to be refloated and guided back to the port. Engineers are using precision cuts to dismantle the trusses safely. About 6,000 tons of steel and concrete have been removed from the collapse site so far. Efforts are being made to reopen the port's main channel by the end of May. The ship is scheduled to be refloated during high tide. Investigations into the bridge collapse are being conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board and the FBI.