From KCRA, originally reported by CNN.
Photo from The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources/Facebook
In 2018, The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources built an overpass over Interstate 80 to reduce traffic accidents in Parleys Canyon caused by wandering animals. Recently, the agency released a video of the bridge in use — aiding moose, porcupines, deer and even bears across the busy highway.
Sharing the video on Facebook, officials said: "It's working!Thanks to the Utah Department of Transportation and Utah State University for monitoring the Parley's Canyon wildlife overpass this year. As you can see, the 2nd year of this overpass has been successful at helping wildlife safely migrate over busy Interstate 80 and helping motorists be much safer as well. Please keep off of this overpass. Thanks!"
Usually, wildlife needs time to adjust, and state officials didn't think there would be such success so soon. Last year, it was suggested that successful use of the overpass by wildlife could take years, making this video even more remarkable.
