Buttigieg: Unknowns Remain in Baltimore Bridge Repair

Baltimore, MD Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addressed the ongoing efforts to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge, stating that a complete assessment of the remaining structure is still underway. During an interview on "Face the Nation," Buttigieg explained that officials are working to determine the condition of the bridge sections that did not collapse following the incident involving a cargo ship.

"Right now we don't fully know everything we need to know about the condition of the portions of the bridge that did not collapse," Buttigieg said. This assessment is critical to developing a comprehensive plan for the bridge's reconstruction. The collapse has disrupted shipping traffic in the Port of Baltimore and has raised concerns about the regional economy. Authorities are working to clear the wreckage and restore normal operations as quickly and safely as possible. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is ongoing.