Govt admits to design flaws as concrete stretches collapse
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 () A parliamentary committee has revealed design flaws and poor quality control as reasons for the collapse of newly constructed concrete highways in vulnerable areas. The committee criticized the shift to concrete roads without proper evaluation, leading to substandard outcomes and financial losses. They recommended a mandatory, evidence-based approach for selecting pavement materials and discouraging excessive subcontracting.
Wednesday, 13 August 2025 ()
