These measures will hopefully encourage wildlife to cross under the bridge and reduce the possibility of animal accidents. In addition, NCDOT is evaluating the use of wildlife guards - similar to slotted cattle guards - to prevent deer and elk from walking up the ramps. A 9-foot tall fence will guide animals to the trails away from traffic and under the bridge. Wildlife crossings have been implemented in Europe and other US states, and serve to minimize vehicle-animal collisions.Īccording to the North Carolina Department of Transportation, a contractor for the NCDOT is preparing for significant construction on a project to replace the bridge on Interstate 40 over Harmon Den Road at Exit 7 in Haywood County, North Carolina. The plans include two paths - one on each side of Cold Springs Creek - to help wildlife migrate from one side of the interstate to the other without encountering vehicles. North Carolina wildlife will soon be able to traverse I-40 by walking through special wildlife crossings built beneath the structure. Wildlife Crossing Funds Provided to NC via Federal “America the Beautiful”
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