More than a year after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, demolition of its remaining structure is finally underway this week on one of Maryland’s most vital transportation links.

The Maryland Transportation Authority announced that demolition began Monday and will take approximately nine months. Officials said the work will be done using mechanical demolition, and no explosives or implosions will be used.

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