The Office of the Governor of the State of Virginia

04/05/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/05/2024 14:03

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Delegation of Bipartisan Virginia Leaders Receives Briefing from the Port of Virginia on Impacts of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse

For Immediate Release:April 5, 2024
Contacts:Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]Office of the Governor: Christian Martinez, [email protected]

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Delegation of Bipartisan Virginia Leaders Receives Briefing from the Port of Virginia on Impacts of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse

Governor Glenn Youngkin along with bipartisan Virginia leaders receive briefing on impacts of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse at the Port of Virginia, April 5, 2024. Official Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin along with Representative Bobby Scott, Representative Rob Wittman, State Senator Louise Lucas, State Senator Angelia Williams Graves, State Senator Danny Diggs, State Senator Christie New Craig, State Senator Emily Jordan, Delegate Bonita Anthony, Delegate Jackie Glass, Delegate Phil Hernandez, Delegate A.C. Cordoza, Delegate Cliff Hayes, Chesapeake Mayor Rick West and Portsmouth Mayor Shannon Glover received a briefing from the Port of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation on the impacts of the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge and Virginia's response.

"Today's briefing of federal leaders, state leaders, and local leaders by officials at the Port of Virginia and the Virginia Department of Transportation helped us understand Virginia's capacity and assistance in the aftermath of the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse," said Governor Glenn Youngkin. "We've seen incredible professionalism and collaborative interagency and interstate efforts over the last 10 days in order to aid our friends in Baltimore to keep the supply chain moving, manage the increase in import/export cargo and protect Virginia's vital role in national and international commerce. I want to thank all involved for the collaborative effort to safeguard our highways and waterways to support the Port's operations. Hampton Roads residents and all Virginians can be confident we are prepared to manage this and keep trade moving in the face of unforeseen challenges."

Governor Glenn Youngkin along with bipartisan Virginia leaders receive briefing on impacts of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse at the Port of Virginia, April 5, 2024. Official Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin with Port workers at the Port of Virginia, April 5, 2024. Official Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin delivers remarks at the Port of Virginia, April 5, 2024. Official Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Governor Glenn Youngkin and Senator L. Louise Lucas shake hands at the briefing on impacts of Baltimore's Key Bridge Collapse at the Port of Virginia, April 5, 2024. Official Photo by Austin Stevens, Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin.

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