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Record-breaking wildlife overpass in Colorado brings 91% reduction in animal collisions

Record-breaking wildlife overpass in Colorado brings 91% reduction in animal collisions Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026. 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new overpass is 209 by 200 feet and provides safe passage for deer, coyotes, elk and even bears.

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Record-breaking wildlife overpass in Colorado brings 91% reduction in animal collisions Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026.

08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new overpass is 209 by 200 feet and provides safe passage for deer, coyotes, elk and even bears.

Before Douglas County, Colorado opened North America's largest wildlife overpass, vehicles were hitting one deer per day on Interstate 25.

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Record-breaking wildlife overpass in Colorado brings 91% reduction in animal collisions Zachary Whalen Mon, 09/28/2026. 08:00 Primary Image Primary Image Caption The new overpass is 209 by 200 feet and provides safe passage for deer, coyotes, elk and even bears. Before Douglas County, Colorado opened North America's largest wildlife overpass, vehicles were hitting one deer per day on Interstate 25.

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  • Nine months after the overpass' completion, the area has seen a 91% decrease in wildlife collisions, Oli...

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