Guyana's Bridge Crisis: From Partial Collapses to Congestion: The Hidden Construction, Maintenance, and Safety Gaps Behind the Crossings We Depend On (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798241961952)

Bridges don't fail overnight - they fail quietly, until they don't.

Guyana's rapid growth has placed unprecedented pressure on its bridges. Aging structures, rising traffic volumes, environmental exposure, construction defects, and inconsistent maintenance have combined to create a growing infrastructure challenge that can no longer be ignored.

Guyana's Bridge Crisis is a clear, practical, and easy-to-understand examination of what is really happening beneath the surface of the country's most critical crossings.

Written by construction specialist Mark Walrond, this book translates complex engineering and construction realities into plain language - without requiring a technical background.

• Why traffic congestion is a structural problem, not just a commuter issue

• How water, heat, and corrosion silently weaken bridges over time

• The construction defects that don't show up on opening day

• Why inspections often miss the most dangerous warning signs

• How maintenance decisions determine whether bridges last decades or fail early

• A practical scorecard to identify bridge red flags before emergencies occur

This book is written for citizens, policymakers, contractors, inspectors, students, and anyone who depends on Guyana's bridges every day.

This is not a technical manual.
It is a practical guide to understanding risk, accountability, and how better decisions can lead to safer, longer-lasting infrastructure.

If bridges connect communities, then understanding them protects lives.