The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA), in collaboration with local and federal partners, is rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge to restore a vital connection across the Patapsco River. The project will reconnect communities, revitalize commerce, and reimagine the future of transportation in Maryland.
The new Key Bridge will be Maryland’s first highway cable-stayed bridge. It will span more than two miles, feature twin 600-foot towers, and provide 230 feet of clearance for ships below. Designed to serve Marylanders for generations to come, the bridge represents innovation and resilience on a grand scale.
History and Heritage
For decades, Pride of Baltimore II and her predecessor have sailed beneath the original Key Bridge, connecting Baltimore’s maritime past with the present. The Port of Baltimore has long been a hub of commerce, industry, and community life, and the original bridge stood as a symbol of that connection.
Through photos and stories, we celebrate this shared history, showing Pride passing under the bridge across the years, carrying Baltimore’s spirit and craftsmanship through every voyage.
The Pride team looks forward to sailing beneath the rebuilt Key Bridge, the gateway to Baltimore City and the Port of Baltimore.
For project information and updates, visit keybridgerebuild.com, follow @KeyBridgeRebuild on Facebook, or email info@keybridgerebuild.com
Share Your Pride
Pride has long been one of Maryland’s most photographed icons. We invite you to share your favorite photos of Pride—Pride of Baltimore and Pride of Baltimore II—sailing beneath the Key Bridge. Email your original photos with the name of the photographer (you or someone you have use permission from), and the date, to pride2@pride2.org to join us in honoring two Baltimore icons that continue to inspire generations.
