The largest wildlife crossing over a freeway in California is an ambitious and ground-breaking project aimed at connecting fragmented habitats. This expansive bridge spans an 8-lane freeway near Los Angeles, providing a safe passage for animals between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Simi Hills. The crossing is designed to protect the local wildlife population, including bobcats, deer, lizards, mountain lions, and coyotes.
This 210-foot-long bridge will allow animals to move safely between habitats, reducing accidents and linking two crucial biodiversity hotspots. So far, about 1,500 of these wildlife passages have been built both over and under major highways and rural roads across America. This wildlife crossing offers a safe travel route that benefits both people and animals.
