Maryland’s transportation agency will hold three open houses on its plans for a new Chesapeake Bay Bridge in December.

BALTIMORE -- Maryland is considering plans to replace the aging Chesapeake Bay Bridge. However, the state is seeking the public's input on the best ways to move forward with the potential projects. While this could be a decade or more away, county leaders from Anne Arundel and Queen Anne's encourage residents to give their input.

MARYLAND - The two spans that comprise the Bay Bridge are 50 and 70 years old. Now, FOX 5 is learning about some of the proposals for a fix or replacement. For decades, families across the DMV headed to the beaches have loaded up for a journey to the beach. Part of that process is often some time in traffic at or near the Bay Bridge.

The Maryland Transportation Authority will host three open houses in December for the Chesapeake Bay Crossing Study as part of the federally-required National Environmental Policy Act. The MDTA will s

Maryland is considering a full replacement of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, which needs upgrades.Sign up for our NewslettersThe Maryland Transportation Authority wants to build new bridge spans close to and fully replacing the current eastbound and westbound spans.

What do the options for a future bridge look like? Is the "no build" option likely? How much could it cost? Here's what we know so far.