Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Colorado

Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Colorado

Colorado just completed the largest wildlife overpass in North America.Officials say the overpass connects 39,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25 between Larkspur and Monument, which is about an hour south of Denver. The I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass is a momentous feat, in our continued work to expand safe transportation options for both humans and wildlife, protecting critical habitat, and our amazing outdoor spaces for generations t…

Colorado Completes North America’s Largest Wildlife Overpass

Below is a news release from the Colorado Department of Transportation.  Elk, pronghorn, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions and a variety of other species are now able to cross the I-25 Greenland wildlife overpass near Larkspur, which is North America’s largest wildlife overpass. Earlier this month, the Colorado Department completed construction of the structure, including covering the overpass […]