Colorado Completes Largest Wildlife Overpass in US
The Greenland overpass, North America’s largest wildlife crossing bridge, has been completed south of Denver, measuring 200 feet wide and 209 feet long, and is positioned along a vital migration route for antelope, deer, and elk. However, unseasonably warm weather has delayed wildlife migrations, preventing animals from using the bridge, which is expected to facilitate safer crossings and reduce vehicle collisions once winter conditions prompt migration. The project, costing approximately $15 million, fills a critical gap in wildlife crossings along Interstate 25 and aims to connect 39,000 acres of habitat.