Global transportation networks deteriorate from "summary" of The World Without Us by Alan Weisman
As time passes without humans to maintain them, the transportation networks that crisscross the globe gradually begin to deteriorate. The asphalt of roads starts to crack and buckle under the relentless assault of plant roots seeking moisture. Without regular maintenance, potholes form and expand, making travel difficult and dangerous. Bridges, once marvels of engineering, succumb to the forces of nature as rust eats away at their metal supports. Eventually, they give way under their own weight, collapsing into the rivers and valleys they once spanned. Railway tracks, once bustling with trains carrying goods and people, become overgrown with grass and weeds. The wooden ties rot away, and the steel rails warp and twist, rendering them unusable. The once sleek and efficient trains sit idle in their rusting depots, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Airports, once bustling hubs of activity, become ghostly reminders of a bygone era. Runways crack and crumble, and weeds push through the tarm...
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