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BBC News reports that Bristol Harbour Committee chair Andrew Brown suggests external vibrations from loud music may have caused Pero's Bridge to collapse further. The article details the bridge's history of mechanical failure and corrosion, noting that repair plans were already approved before the incident.
The article argues that the Kerala Public Works Department remains reluctant to adopt white-topped roads despite a successful pilot in Alappuzha demonstrating superior durability and lower maintenance costs. Former minister G. Sudhakaran contends that high initial construction expenses and contractor opposition hinder wider implementation of the concrete overlay technology.