Colorado's Largest Wildlife Overpass Cuts Animal Collisions by 91%
In short
- North America's largest wildlife overpass opened in December over Interstate 25 near Larkspur, Colorado.
- Ten months on, data shows 91% fewer collisions between wildlife and vehicles.
- Bears, elk, moose and other animals use the six-lane crossing.
Why the Good News Desk likes this one
The overpass lets animals cross a busy six-lane road without meeting traffic. The drop in collisions shows the structure is doing its job. The source reports the figure as measured after ten months, so longer data will show whether it holds.
From Good News Network
In March, GNN reported that North America’s largest wildlife overpass had opened in December over Interstate 25 near Larkspur, in Colorado. Now, 10 months on from its opening, data has demonstrated that the 6-lane lifeline for bears, elk, moose, and other animals is working, with 91% fewer collisions between wildlife and vehicles. Measuring 200 feet […] The post North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass Is Working: Animal Collisions on I-25 Down 91% appeared first on Good News Network .
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A big bridge was built over a busy road in Colorado. It helps bears, elk and moose cross safely. Since it opened, far fewer animals have been hit by cars. Can you think of an animal that might use a bridge like this?
