Transportation  January 2, 2019

Wildlife underpasses to be part of south I-25 project

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Wildlife underpasses are part of the plan for expansion of Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock.

The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that 785 animals were killed in roadway collisions between 2005 and 2017. As a result, planning for four underpasses between mile markers 160 and 180 are planned, according to a report in the Gazette.

The underpasses are meant not only to prevent wildlife deaths but also to prevent human injury and property damage, which combined totalled an estimated $7 million during that same time period, according to the Gazette report.

 

Wildlife underpasses are part of the plan for expansion of Interstate 25 south of Castle Rock.

The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that 785 animals were killed in roadway collisions between 2005 and 2017. As a result, planning for four underpasses between mile markers 160 and 180 are planned, according to a report in the Gazette.

The underpasses are meant not only to prevent wildlife deaths but also to prevent human injury and property damage, which combined totalled an estimated $7 million during that same time period, according to the Gazette report.

 

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Ken Amundson
Ken Amundson is managing editor of BizWest. He has lived in Loveland and reported on issues in the region since 1987. Prior to Colorado, he reported and edited for news organizations in Minnesota and Iowa. He's a parent of two and grandparent of four, all of whom make their homes on the Front Range. A news junkie at heart, he also enjoys competitive sports, especially the Rapids.
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