 We've seen an 18% increase in the tunnel traffic, causing major delays through our tunnels. Maryland Transportation Secretary Paul Wiedefeld also testified. We are moving expeditiously to rebuild the bridge. Wiedefeld says a project team for the new span is expected to be chosen this summer, and it's hoped the bridge, with an estimated cost of $1.7 billion, could be completed in 2028. On Capitol Hill, Mitchell Miller, WTOP News.