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Colorado wildlife overpass cuts I-25 collisions by 91%
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Colorado wildlife overpass cuts I-25 collisions by 91%

So: ten months after North America’s largest wildlife overpass opened over I-25 in Colorado, wildlife-vehicle collisions have fallen by 91%. The 200-foot-wide crossing, five underpasses and extensive fencing help bears, elk, moose, pronghorn, frogs and rabbits cross safely. Accidents along the corridor once averaged one a day, and traffic delays have now dropped by 9%. And here’s the thing: the success is inspiring plans to explore six more wildlife crossings across Colorado.
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