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Navigational access and restoration milestones at Baltimore in 2024
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- 26 March 2024Federal channel blocked
The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge blocks the main shipping channel. Source 1
- 2 April 2024Temporary alternate channel
The first of three temporary alternate channels opens to shallow-draft traffic. Source 1
- 25 April 2024Limited Access Channel opens
A 300-foot-wide passage at 35 feet deep opens through the area. Source 2
- 9 May 2024Recreational transit allowed
The Unified Command permits recreational vessels to pass through the response safety zone. Source 1
- 20 to 21 May 2024Deep-draft access returns
A passage 400 feet wide and 50 feet deep becomes available for deep-draft commercial vessels. Source 3
- 4 June 2024Last major truss removed
The Corps records removal of the last major steel truss from the federal channel. Source 1
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- 10 June 2024Full federal dimensions restored
A survey confirms restoration of the 700-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep navigation channel. Source 1
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Navigational access and restoration milestones at Baltimore in 2024
Channel dimensions are the operational figures published by the Corps. The events track waterway access and clearance at the port.
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| 26 March 2024 | Federal channel blocked | The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge blocks the main shipping channel. | Source 1 |
| 2 April 2024 | Temporary alternate channel | The first of three temporary alternate channels opens to shallow-draft traffic. | Source 1 |
| 25 April 2024 | Limited Access Channel opens | A 300-foot-wide passage at 35 feet deep opens through the area. | Source 2 |
| 9 May 2024 | Recreational transit allowed | The Unified Command permits recreational vessels to pass through the response safety zone. | Source 1 |
| 20 to 21 May 2024 | Deep-draft access returns | A passage 400 feet wide and 50 feet deep becomes available for deep-draft commercial vessels. | Source 3 |
| 4 June 2024 | Last major truss removed | The Corps records removal of the last major steel truss from the federal channel. | Source 1 |
| 10 June 2024 | Full federal dimensions restored | A survey confirms restoration of the 700-foot-wide, 50-foot-deep navigation channel. | Source 1 |