Maryland bridge plan raises farmland loss fears on Eastern Shore
Maryland is planning to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen adjacent roads. Farmers and conservation groups fear the project will intensify development pressure on Eastern Shore farmland. In response, they are calling for a dedicated land preservation fund to protect agricultural land in the region. Three counties have expressed support for the proposal, though it remains conceptual at this stage. Discussions with state agencies are ongoing as stakeholders work toward a formal agreement.
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