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It will be rebuilt in the same way that the Sunshine skyway bridge was built after it was hit by a ship here in Florida.
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Good point.
How the Skyway Bridge was rebuilt after the deadly 1980 collapse | wtsp.com
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Luther says dozens of concrete barriers called dolphins, which protect the bridge from collision, are just the beginning of an ongoing effort that carries on the goal of those who rebuilt the bridge four decades ago.
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I suspect that the total economic cost of this bridge collapse is many magnitudes higher than than that of the Sunshine Skyway Bridge. There no doubt will be major changes in construction and policies.
barrons.com.
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If the Port of Baltimore is closed for 30 days, Maryland would be at risk for losing $550 million to its gross domestic product and $1 billion loss in total value of goods and services, according to an economic impact analysis performed by IMPLAN.
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The port will reopen much sooner than when the bridge has been placed back in service.
The economic costs of the Key Bridge collapse - Oxford Economics
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Trucking costs will likely rise as nearly 4,000 commercial trucks used the bridge, on average, per day according to the
American Trucking Association. Detours will increase delivery times and fuel costs. There are large businesses with distribution facilities near the bridge, and among them are Amazon, FedEx, Under Armour and a few automakers.
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