Overpass Built Near Radium Hot Springs to Reduce Wildlife Collisions - Kimberley Bulletin

Wildlife overpass celebrated at Radium Hot Springs | Columbia Valley, East Kootenay, Radium

Wildlife overpass celebrated at Radium Hot Springs

Overpass built near Radium Hot Springs to reduce wildlife collisions

A newly-constructed wildlife overpass on Highway 93/95 near Radium Hot Springs is helping reduce animal-vehicle collisions. The 34-metre-wide steel and concrete arch was constructed last summer just south of Radium Hot Springs, designed to assist animals in safely crossing the highway. Six kilometres of wildlife fencing and gates were set up to guide animals towards the overpass and prevent them from entering traffic lanes. The overpass connects…

New wildlife overpass in Radium to help keep drivers, sheep safe

A new wildlife overpass along Highway 93/95 south of Radium Hot Springs, BC is designed to reduce collisions involving one of the area’s last viable bighorn sheep herds. “Highway 93/95 is an important route for people and communities in the area,” said Mike Farnworth, B.C. Minister of Transportation and Transit. “By reducing collisions between vehicles and Radium’s bighorn sheep herd and other wildlife, we’re making a busy transportation corrido…

British Columbia - Keeping drivers, sheep safe with new wildlife overpass in Radium

Drivers travelling along Highway 93/95 can expect safer conditions with the construction of a new wildlife overpass near Radium Hot Springs.The project, located south of Radium Hot Springs, is des. . .

Keeping drivers, sheep safe with new wildlife overpass in Radium

Crossing helps ensure long-term health for the area’s bighorn sheep herd