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The Secret Service requested a water level increase in the Little Miami River for JD Vance's boating trip without his office's knowledge, citing operational necessity and safety reasons, which has sparked controversy and calls for transparency.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found that much of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore remains intact under the water, and plans to have the debris removed and the shipping channel re-opened by May. Metal trusses blocking the river's deepest part are set to be removed by the end of the month, allowing for a narrow channel to open for larger vessels. The bridge collapse, caused by a cargo ship, has significantly impacted the Port of Baltimore, and Senator Cardin is working on legislation to secure federal funds for the bridge's rebuilding.
President Biden visited Baltimore to assess the damage caused by the Key Bridge collapse, expressing hope for the full channel to reopen by May and empathizing with the families of the six workers killed. He assured the city that the nation has its back and received an operational briefing on the recovery efforts. The collapse is not expected to have a significant economic impact on Baltimore, and concerns have been raised about the vulnerability of other major US bridges to ship collisions. The Biden administration has asked Congress to approve federal funding for the bridge reconstruction, and divers have surveyed the underwater wreckage near the collapse site.
The US Army Corps of Engineers plans to reopen the Baltimore port channel by the end of May following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which halted vessel traffic and caused significant economic impact. Crews are working to remove wreckage from the site, with plans to open a limited access channel by the end of April and fully restore port access by the end of May. The salvage operation is complicated by the murky water and the distinct and severe collapse of the bridge, which has made the mission dangerous and challenging for divers.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to open a limited access channel by the end of April to restore safe navigation in and out of the Port of Baltimore after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. The full channel is expected to reopen by the end of May. The Corps is also working to recover the two missing victims and warned that the timeline is ambitious and subject to change due to factors like bad weather or complexities in the wreckage. The Port of Baltimore, a vital economic hub, was severely impacted by the collapse, with the port handling car shipments and agricultural products.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to open a limited access channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, with the goal of restoring normal capacity by the end of May. Salvage and recovery efforts at the Key Bridge collapse site continue, with a 350-ton steel section of the bridge set to be lifted. President Biden is expected to visit the area to meet with the families of the victims, and Governor Wes Moore has established a direct line of communication with the victims' families while rerouting containers to provide work for longshoremen.
Salvage crews are working to clear the wreckage of the Key Bridge collapse in the Patapsco River, with multiple operations underway to clean up the debris. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released a salvage plan, prioritizing the recovery of the construction workers' bodies and the clearing of the bridge debris from the Dali cargo ship. Efforts are also being made to soften the economic impact on businesses and residents, while questions arise about the precautions taken to protect the workers. Additionally, a floating crane involved in the cleanup has ties to a top-secret CIA mission during the Cold War.
Sonar images reveal the mangled remains of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge at the bottom of the Patapsco River, aiding in the challenging salvage operation ahead. The bridge collapsed after a cargo ship struck it, causing at least eight construction workers to fall into the water. The 3D renderings will assist divers in navigating the chaotic scene with limited visibility, as recovery efforts continue to remove steel and concrete debris and locate the remaining victims. The ship's owners have filed a court petition to limit their legal liability, as investigations into responsibility and compensation unfold.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District has announced events and viewing spots for the upcoming solar eclipse in April, including the opening of Shenango River Lake in Mercer County and a program at West Branch State Park Friends Group building in Ravenna. On the day of the eclipse, Mosquito Creek Lake will provide additional parking for viewers, with safety precautions such as wearing life jackets and taking proper measures for colder water temperatures being encouraged for those in the water.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has provided an updated timeline for the impact of the saltwater wedge on water treatment facilities in Plaquemines Parish. Due to the combination of an underwater sill and increased river flow, there has been a regression in the saltwater wedge upriver. The forecast shows delayed impacts, with the Belle Chasse treatment facility now expected to be impacted on October 27, two weeks later than previously forecasted. Port Sulphur and Pointe A La Hache facilities are currently experiencing saltwater intrusion.
The City of Visalia is preparing for localized flooding as Lake Kaweah reaches capacity, with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reducing water releases from Terminus Dam. While no evacuations are anticipated, some flooding is expected as waterways that receive water runoff could cause waterways to flood.