President Joe Biden to Visit Baltimore, Meet Families of Bridge Collapse Victims

President Joe Biden is set to visit Baltimore today, where he will meet with relatives of the six construction workers who tragically lost their lives in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The White House announced that in addition to meeting with local officials, President Biden will also inspect the wreckage of the bridge, which crumbled last week following a collision with a massive cargo ship that struck one of its support pillars.

In a significant development, the US Army Corps of Engineers revealed on Thursday its plan to fully reopen the channel leading to the Baltimore port by the end of May. This update is crucial as the disaster had halted vessels in the port, impacting both local and national economies. With the channel cleared, authorities will be able to resume the search for the four construction workers believed to be trapped under steel and concrete since the collapse occurred.

President Biden’s visit underscores the government’s commitment to supporting the affected families and ensuring the swift recovery and reopening of critical infrastructure in Baltimore.