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    Watch: Bridge Partially Collapses in Southwestern China

    rubenstonej@enr.com (Jeff Rubenstone) November 12, 2025 1 min read
    Engineering News Record
    Watch: Bridge Partially Collapses in Southwestern China
    AI Article Summary

    A concrete bridge in southwestern China has partially collapsed, captured in dramatic video footage, following a landslide. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of infrastructure to natural events such as landslides. Investigations are likely underway to assess the causes and impacts of the collapse. The collapse caused significant disruption in the area and raises concerns over infrastructure safety and resilience.

    What This Means for Canadian Contractors

    This event showcases how critical it is for infrastructure projects to incorporate thorough risk assessment and mitigation strategies against natural disasters. For Canadian builders, this means prioritizing the evaluation of geographical and environmental risks when planning bridge and infrastructure projects. Ensuring resilience against such events can affect project timelines, costs, and long-term safety outcomes.

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