Controlled Demolition Removes Remaining Span of Baltimore Bridge

A controlled explosion took down the large remaining span of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on Monday, marking a major milestone in clearing the channel following the deadly bridge collapse in March. The operation was initially scheduled to take place on Saturday, but it was delayed due to safety concerns over lightning. Crews successfully set off a chain of explosives to break down the largest remaining span of the collapsed bridge, according to officials. “Thank you to everyone at Unified Command for a flawless, safe execution of these precision cuts and for the care you’ve shown our city during this process,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said in a statement....