Colorado built a major wildlife overpass above Interstate 25 near Larkspur so animals could cross without stepping into traffic. About ten months after opening, early monitoring reported 91% fewer wildlife-vehicle collisions in the affected area. Wildlife fencing and nearby underpasses complement the bridge. The result suggests that well-designed crossings can protect both wildlife and drivers.
A wildlife bridge is helping make a Colorado highway safer.
Early data from a large wildlife crossing on Interstate 25 show a reported 91% fall in animal-vehicle collisions.
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