Tier 2 Final EIS/ROD
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is pleased to announce the completion and availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD) for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study: Tier 2 National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The combined Final EIS/ROD has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and has identified Alternative C as the Selected Alternative.
This approval marks the completion of the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study Tier 2 NEPA process and represents a major milestone in ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient mobility across the Chesapeake Bay for decades to come.
The Final EIS/ROD is available for online review below and in person at the viewing locations listed below for 30 days. Individuals who are unable to access the Final EIS/ROD may call 1-667-203-5408 for assistance.
Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) & Record of Decision (ROD) Documents
Final EIS & ROD
- Combined FEIS & ROD – Complete
- Cover, Signature Page & Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Purpose and Need
- Chapter 3: Alternatives Considered
- Chapter 4: Preferred Alternative
- Chapter 5: Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and Mitigation
- Chapter 6: Section 4(f) and 6(f) Properties
- Chapter 7: Coordination
- Chapter 8: Authorizations, Permits, and Approvals
- Chapters 9–11: Distribution List, List of Preparers, References
- Record of Decision
Final EIS Appendices
- Appendix A-1: Alternatives B-G Environmental Resource Impact Mapping
- Appendix A-2: Preferred Alternative Environmental Resource Impact Mapping
- Appendix B: Agency Coordination Plan
- Appendix C: Agency Correspondence
- Appendix D: Final Section106 Programmatic Agreement
- Appendix E: Final Section 4(f) Evaluation
- Appendix F: Navigation Impact Report
- Appendix G: Draft EIS Comments and Responses
- Appendix H: Draft EIS Agency Comments and Responses
Supporting Technical Reports
- Air Quality Technical Report
- Alternatives Retained for Detailed Study (ARDS) Concurrence Package
- Biological Assessment: Northern Long-Eared and Tricolored Bat
- Biological Assessment: Atlantic Sturgeon, Shortnose Sturgeon and Sea Turtles
- Biological Opinion
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V1
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V2
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix A
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix B
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix C: Part 1
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix C: Part 2
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix C: Part 3
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V3: Appendix D
- Cultural Resources Technical Report V4
- Essential Fish Habitat Assessment
- Hazardous Materials Technical Report
- Hydrodynamics Report
- Natural Environment Technical Report
- Noise Analysis Technical Report
- NCRS Farmland Conversion Impact Rating
- Preferred Alternative and Conceptual Mitigation (PACM) Concurrence Package
- Section 106 Effects Assessment Package
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix A
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix B
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix C
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix D
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix E
- Socioeconomic and Land Use Technical Report: Appendix F
- Traffic Analysis Technical Report
Viewing Locations
The Final EIS/ROD is available for review in person at the viewing locations listed below for 30 days.
Western Shore
- Broadneck Library
1275 Green Holly Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409
410-222-1905 - E-ZPass Stop in Center
Bay Bridge – William Preston Lane Jr. Memorial Bridge
850 Revell Hwy
Annapolis, MD 21409 - MDTA*
2310 Broening Highway
Baltimore, MD 21224
*By appointment only, email info@baycrossingstudy.com - MDTA Police Department
881 Oceanic Drive
Annapolis, MD 21409 - Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401 - SHA District 5
138 Defense Highway
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-841-1000
Eastern Shore
- Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center
425 Piney Narrows Road
Chester, MD 21619
410-604-2100 - Queen Anne’s County Library Stevensville
200 Library Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-643-8161 - Kent Island Senior Center
891 Love Point Road
Stevensville, MD 21666
410-604-3801 - Grasonville Senior Center
4802 Main Street
Grasonville, MD 21638
410-827-6010 - SHA District 2 – Easton Shop
8204 Elliott Road
Easton, MD 21601
410-820-3525 - SHA District 2 – Chestertown Shop
615 Morgnec Road
Chestertown, MD 21620
410-778-0818


