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Bay Bridge Five Years Old and Paying Its Way
Five years since opening on July 30 1952 the Chesapeake Bay Bridge linked Maryland shores expanding commerce and travel. By June 30 revenue reached 520 315 725 90 and projections point to self funding in six more years, with tolls likely to be adjusted later. The piece notes historic debates, engineering scope, and ongoing projects including the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel as traffic shifts around Baltimore. It also covers bridge design details and high usage figures through May 31 handling over 10.5 million vehicles and 25 million passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stafford
Baltimore
Chesapeake Bay
Maryland
Louis O'Donnell
State Roads Commission
Peter C. Campbell
Campbell
Wilmington
Del
Philadelphia
Merchants and Manufacturers Assn
Annapolis
Baltimore Harbor Tunnel
Atlantic Seaboard
Bay Bridge
Washington
O'Donnell