Why Many Indian Bridges Fail During and After Construction
Mint looks at why bridges, tunnels and highways often fail during or after construction. Such failures can cost lives and wipe out large investments. The deep dive looks at what goes wrong and how these problems can be fixed.
Context
Context: India is spending heavily on roads, bridges and rail projects, so construction quality affects many commuters and freight routes. Bridge collapses in recent years have repeatedly drawn attention to inspection and maintenance.
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