Functionality Mistakes Throughout History That Were Way Too Expensive to Fix

In 2010, Taiwan faced a massive highway landslide, a regular challenge due to its terrain. The collapse of Highway 3, managed by the Taiwan Area National Freeway Bureau, resulted in $20 million in damages, spotlighting the critical need for effective slope management.

Clearing the debris from the landslide demanded immense effort, with 50 excavators and 100 trucks working tirelessly for over a month. The catastrophe, costing over $20 million, left 210,000 cubic meters of wreckage. Fortunately, the impact on human life was minimal, with only three vehicles trapped.