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I am surprised that they were able to get the bridge closed in just a minute or two. Unless there is a standing action plan for this (there may be) that seems like a really fast response. Possibly there are gates/stop lights that can be activated remotely?



Apparently not: the MDoT dispatcher: "I need one of you guys on the south side, one of you guys on the north side. Hold all traffic on the Key Bridge."

https://youtu.be/gafDs7sxJqg?si=hvLselyX9FQSczOH&t=98

MDoT == Maryland Department of Transportation. Note that the pilots in command of the ship were also employed by the Maryland state government.




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