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Crews get ready to fully reopen the main shipping channel to the Port of Baltimore after delay

The Fort McHenry Channel was expected to be restored by Monday afternoon, but the US Army Corps of Engineers say it could be a bit later.

BALTIMORE — The main shipping channel to the Port of Baltimore is still not fully reopened. There has been a delay in the process. 

The Fort McHenry Channel was expected to be restored by Monday afternoon, but the US Army Corps of Engineers say it could be a bit later.

“We remain confident we will have the Federal Channel fully restored in the next few days,” said Col. Estee S. Pinchasin, USACE, Baltimore District commander. “We’re using the same detailed process as when opening the three alternate channels and the Limited Access Channel. Once the wreckage is cleared, we will sweep the area with sonar, LIDAR and magnetometer, to investigate any high spots, ensuring there’s no hazard to navigation.”

The last large steel truss that was blocking the federal channel was removed last week.

Crews spent Sunday sweeping the wreckage site with sonar to make sure there are no other issues that would prevent the ships from moving through the channel.

The Maryland Department of Transportation Authority will host a virtual meeting on Tuesday to give an update on plans to revitalize and reimagine the Key Bridge. 

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