The 90-Degree Bridge Cost R$ 12 Million, Was Built in India for 300,000 People, and Reveals an Engineering Mistake That Defies Logic

Written by Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges

Published on 05/07/2025 at 23:00

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Built in Bhopal, India, the structure that was supposed to solve traffic became an example of planning failure and went viral on the internet.

According to a report published by the ND Mais portal, an engineering project in the city of Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state in India, became a viral phenomenon for anything but flattering reasons. A bridge that cost the equivalent of US$ 2.4 million was built with an extremely steep curve, turning what should have been a mobility solution into a dangerous 90-degree bridge.

The project, which aimed to optimize vehicle flow and benefit approximately 300,000 people daily, ended up becoming a monument to planning failure. The negative backlash was immediate, leading to the suspension of engineers and placing the project under investigation, while the internet turned it into a joke.

The Calculation Error That Generated a Dangerous Monument

The main problem with the project is its geometry. The abrupt 90-degree curve in the middle of the route poses a significant risk to driver safety, making the crossing dangerous and inefficient. Instead of easing traffic, the structure became a point of concern and danger.

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Why Does the Bridge Have a 90-Degree Turn?

The 90-degree bridge cost US$ 2.4 million, was built in India for 300,000 people, and reveals an engineering error that defies logic

When questioned about the grotesque failure in the project, the chief engineer responsible for the work offered a justification. According to him, the construction of the 90-degree bridge was a “mandatory” measure. The presence of a nearby metro station and the lack of space for a straight alignment reportedly forced the team to adopt this unusual solution.

However, the explanation was not deemed sufficient to quell the wave of criticism, as the solution found compromised the functionality and safety of the structure, the main objectives of a roadway project.

Suspended Engineers and Investigation

The negative fallout from the case led to immediate administrative actions. Seven engineers directly linked to the project were suspended from their duties while the responsibilities for the design failure are being investigated.

In addition to the suspension of the professionals, the construction company responsible for executing the bridge has been placed under investigation. The goal is to determine the causes of the error and identify who will bear the costs and future corrections needed for the structure.

The Future of the 90-Degree Bridge: A Redesign Under Consideration

In light of the impasse and evident risks, the local government of Bhopal is now studying a solution to correct the problem. The main possibility under review is the acquisition of adjacent lands to enable a complete redesign of the bridge.

The idea is to demolish the problematic section and implement a smoother and safer curve that truly meets the needs of vehicle traffic. In the meantime, the 90-degree bridge remains a reminder of the impacts that poor planning can cause.

How the Project Became a Meme

The image of the bridge with its bizarre curve quickly spread across social media worldwide, generating a plethora of memes and sarcastic comments. The structure became a symbol of poorly executed design and a classic example of how engineering can go wrong when planning is not treated with the necessary rigor.

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The 90-Degree Bridge Cost R$ 12 Million, Was Built in India for 300,000 People, and Reveals an Engineering Mistake That Defies Logic

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The Future of the 90-Degree Bridge: A Redesign Under Consideration

How the Project Became a Meme

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Why Does the Bridge Have a 90-Degree Turn?

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