Most of us regular citizens don’t appreciate just how amazing some things are that sit right under our noses. Of course, we’re talking about the wonders of city infrastructure.
The labyrinthian mess of tangled roads, bridges, intertwined with buildings, power poles, etc., etc. – all these things make our everyday lives easier, better, and more efficient. So next time you’re complaining about where your taxes are going, remember that these ten mind-blowing examples of infrastructure exist.
1. Solar panels covering canals in India
This solution prevents water evaporation and algae build-up, doesn’t use extra space, and keeps the solar panels cooler.
2. A 16-km-long elevated highway in India
At first glance, this structure looks like a regular bridge where a road could have been built, but this big boy allows wild animals to pass underneath it.
3. Crab overpass on Christmas Island
Nobody likes cleaning crushed crabs off their car. So to preserve what’s left of the crab population on Christmas Island, big-brained architects came up with an overpass bridge that prevents these juicy little crustaceans from getting run over.
4. The power lines over Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana
This may be the best place to witness the Earth’s curvature. It’s not flat, people!
