Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 EIS
PROJECT WEBSITE: https://baycrossingstudy.com
All dates below are specific to the schedule of the Environmental Review and Permitting processes for this project.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING STATUS
IN PROGRESS
ESTIMATED COMPLETION DATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING
11/16/2026
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AND PERMITTING PROCESSES
COMPLETED
SECTOR
Surface Transportation
CATEGORY
Project Category
DOT Projects
LEAD AGENCY
Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration
Description:
Also known as the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2, the purpose of the Tier 2 is to address existing and future transportation capacity needs and access across the Chesapeake Bay and at the Chesapeake Bay Bridge approaches along the U.S. 50/301 corridor. The Tier 2 is evaluating measures to reduce congestion; improve travel times and reliability, mobility, and roadway deficiencies; and accommodate maintenance activities and navigation while minimizing impacts to local communities and the environment. Logical Termini of the project is from the MD 2/MD 450 interchange in Anne Arundel County to the U.S. 50 and U.S. 301 split in Queen Anne’s County which is approximately 21 miles in length.
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Permitting Timetable
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Action Information
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