While some major cities have proposed turning roads back into nature and making things more environmentally friendly, Colorado’s taken the idea a step further in the name of safety in the middle of nowhere.
Just ahead of the holidays the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) announced its I-25 Greenland Wildlife Overpass project has been completed. The project saw the creation of an overpass dedicated to, as you might have guessed, wildlife. The project was aimed at enhancing the safety for all, and I for one applaud it.
The overpass, which is near Larkspur off Interstate 25 in Colorado connects 39,000 acres of habitat on both sides of I-25 between Larkspur and Monument. The CDOT said Elk, pronghorn, mule deer, black bears, mountain lions and a variety of other species roam the area and the overpass will enable these animals to cross the Interstate without endangering drivers or the animals themselves. The location is said to be known for high movement of the large game…