What happened in Babozai on June 28 was not just a freak act of nature. It was the result of cascading failures — ignored warnings, incomplete projects, and systemic neglect. The water came quickly.

The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) says the demolition of what's left of the collapsed bridge could begin as early as Monday, weather permitting.

Structural health monitoring is a proactive and technology-driven approach to safeguarding ageing infrastructure.