TIER 2 STUDY
The Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 NEPA (Tier 2 Study) is a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) study underway by the Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA). The purpose of the Tier 2 Study 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 Study 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. The Tier 2 Study is also considering objectives for environmental responsibility, as well as cost and financial responsibility.
The Tier 2 Study focuses on the Selected Corridor Alternative (Corridor 7) that was identified at the conclusion of the Tier 1 Study. MDTA is developing and analyzing multiple alternatives within study limits that extend from the Severn River Bridge in Anne Arundel County to the U.S. 50/U.S. 301 split in Queen Anne’s County. Alternatives include the No Build Alternative and a range of build alternatives involving various alignments, crossing types and modal and operational alternatives (e.g. transit, pedestrian, bicycle, etc.).
For information on the existing bridge, including toll rates, traffic information and construction projects visit baybridge.com.
The MDTA owns, finances, operates, and maintains the William Preston Lane, Jr. Memorial (Bay) Bridge and is conducting the Tier 2 Study.
November 2024 Bay Crossing Study Update
Bay Crossing Study Team begins preparation for December Open Houses.
December 2024 Bay Crossing Study Update
Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 Open House Video.
