New Chinese Bridge Partially Collapses After Landslide

By BPN News Desk November 12, 2025

International

Chengdu – A newly constructed bridge in China’s Sichuan province partially collapsed on Tuesday after a landslide struck the supporting hillside. The 758-metre-long Hongqi Bridge, located along National Highway 317, had been closed to traffic a day earlier following reports of visible cracks

International

China Bridge Collapse Over Yellow River Kills 12

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

A major accident occurred in Qinghai province, northwest China, when part of the under-construction Jianzha Yellow River Bridge collapsed on August 22, 2025. The collapse happened around 3 a.m. during a tensioning operation, when a steel cable reportedly snapped. At least 12 workers were killed, while four others remain missing. Scale of the Project The […]

Infrastructure National

India’s Second‑Longest Cable Bridge Opens In Shivamogga

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the newly completed Sigandur Bridge on July 14, declaring it the second-longest cable-stayed bridge in India. The bridge, located in Shivamogga district, spans over 2.44 km across the Sharavathi backwaters, linking Ambaragodlu and Kalasavalli on National Highway 369E. Boost to Local Travel and Tourism

State News West India

Vadodara Bridge Collapse Due to Structural Failure Confirms Gujarat Minister

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A section of the Gambhira bridge in Vadodara district collapsed on July 9, leading to the deaths of 19 people and injuries to several others. Gujarat’s Roads and Buildings Minister confirmed that a preliminary technical report pointed to structural failure as the cause of the collapse. The report highlighted the crushing of the pedestal and […]