U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he will meet with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore to discuss his concerns over that state’s handling of transportation projects.
Duffy said he plans to discuss the rebuilding of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, and congestion on the I-495/I-270 corridor into Washington, D.C. Duffy said rebuilding efforts on the FSK Bridge have seen cost estimates balloon. Additionally, he said he would be seeing public input on accelerating the reconstruction of the American Legion Bridge to improve commute times and ease congestion along that corridor. In 2025, Washington, D.C. was rated the worst traffic in the country with congestion lasting more than six hours on average.
“I look forward to discussing the urgent matter of relieving severe congestion on the American Legion Memorial Bridge and getting the Francis Scott Key Bridge project back on track with Governor Moore. The Trump Administration cares about Americans’ quality of life and ushering in a Golden Age of Transportation,” Duffy said. “Maryland’s highways help connect thousands to our nation’s capital, and as part of our effort to revitalize the area and make it safe and beautiful, holding leaders accountable at every level is essential to making sure taxpayer dollars are used effectively and efficiently.”
In September, Duffy sent a letter to Moore raising oversight concerns about the FSK Bridge replacement project and questioning the proposed budget and timeline. Prior to that, in 2019, Maryland and Virginia announced a :Capital Beltway Accord” to build express lanes into Maryland. In November, Virginia completed its I-495 Express Lane Extension to ease traffic. Congestion there is still an issue, officials said.
“Governor Moore’s lack of action on the American Legion Bridge corridor is holding back progress on one of the nation’s most critical transportation routes,” FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster said. “That’s why the Trump Administration is seeking public input to restart the multi-state plan to relieve congestion in this heavily traveled corridor on both the Virginia and Maryland sides.