{
  "id": 8234761,
  "title": "Maryland bridge replacement plan sparks fears over loss of Eastern Shore farmland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/maryland-bridge-replacement-plan-sparks-fears-over-loss-of-eastern",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/maryland-is-planning-a-replacement-for-the-chesapeake-bay-bridge-farmers-now-want-millions-set-aside-because-the-new-crossing-could-accelerate-development-and-permanently-remove-eastern-shore-farmland/articleshow/134330040.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}