The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says it's making a few changes to the proposed design of the new Francis Scott Key Bridge, which will hopefully speed up construction and limit some of the environmental impact.

MDTA is proposing moving the new bridge approximately 260 feet southeast of the current bridge site. Moving the footprint of the new construction will allow the new bridge to be built while demolition of the former bridge continues.

"We saw this as a win-win to get to the key construction elements as quickly as we can, while also minimizing the overall impacts of the project," said Jason Stolicny, deputy director at MDTA. "By moving the bridge, the removal of the existing bridge is no longer one of the critical elements. We can build the new bridge while we demolish th

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