π¦ Idaho builds wildlife highway to save lives π¦
A new Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass is set to finish this fall along US Highway 30, south of Montpelier in Bear Lake County. This crossing features three underpasses and fencing to guide deer safely, aiming to prevent the estimated loss of 100 deer annually. The project received a $20.8 million grant from the Federal Highway Administration's Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program. This initiative is a partnership between several state and conservation agencies to boost public and animal safety. Officials are now studying other corridors in Idaho to potentially pursue more wildlife crossings.