Largest wildlife overpass in North America opens in Douglas County

DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — The largest wildlife overpass in North America is now complete and open to help animals safely cross Interstate 25 in Douglas County.

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) said the Greenland Wildlife Overpass project took less than a year to complete. Now, animals like moose, elk, pronghorn, deer, bears, mountain lions and others can use the overpass, which is covered in dirt and vegetation, to safely cross all six lanes of the interstate near Larkspur.

CDOT completed this project about 50% under the estimated cost…

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