Maryland bridge replacement plan sparks fears over loss of Eastern Shore farmland
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Maryland plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen nearby routes. Farmers and conservation groups on the Eastern Shore are seeking a dedicated land preservation fund, saying the project could increase development pressure on farmland. Three counties ...
Maryland plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen nearby routes. Farmers and conservation groups on the Eastern Shore are seeking a dedicated land preservation fund, saying the project could increase development pressure on farmland. Three counties have backed the proposal, which remains a concept as discussions with state agencies continue.
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