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Key Bridge Rebuild
The official public information site and progress dashboard for Maryland’s Francis Scott Key Bridge Rebuild.
AnnouncedGovernor Wes Moore launched the dashboard on October 2, 2026
MaintainedUpdated monthly by the client team in WordPress
BuiltOur design and a custom WordPress theme, with the progress dashboard
The Problem
The Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild needed one trusted public source for project information, construction progress and community updates.
Objectives
Give the public, industry and media one clear source for rebuild information.
Show construction progress in a format the State can update every month.
Challenge
After the 2024 collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) needed a public home for the rebuild. It had to serve commuters, nearby communities, contractors and media, and stand up to state-level review and sudden traffic spikes.
Every piece of content passes through agency and Governor’s office approval. The site had to make updates easy for the client team without putting accuracy or uptime at risk.
Strategic Approach
We designed and built a custom WordPress theme on WP Engine, working through McAndrew Company as MDTA’s communications partner. The information architecture is organized by audience: Design, Construction, Community, Opportunities, Environment and an Info Center for news, newsletter, FAQ, gallery and sign-ups.
Then we added working tools: an Industry Forum registration form, an internship application, newsletter and text-alert sign-ups, and the Progress Dashboard. The dashboard brings construction progress, completed activities, procurement and design milestones and stakeholder engagement onto one page. The client team edits it in WordPress, with changes reviewed in staging before production.
Built for every audience
Commuters, neighbors, contractors and media each have a clear path.
DesignConstructionCommunityOpportunitiesEnvironmentInfo Center
Outcome
On October 2, 2026, Governor Wes Moore announced the Key Bridge Rebuild Dashboard by press release, sending statewide attention to the site. The dashboard now updates monthly. Virtual Window keeps supporting the site with security and plugin maintenance, staged feature releases and content changes as the project moves forward.
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