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A U.S. state builds "animal overpass" on highways to protect wildlife

A U.S. state builds “animal overpass” on highways to protect wildlife

by YCPress

November 28 , according to US News Network (CNN) reported that 27 local time, the Utah government in order to protect local wildlife, wildlife reduce the risk of a traffic accident on the highway, construction of the special wildlife “Overpass “. According to reports, the bridge has achieved initial results in a short period of time.

It is reported that the Department of Wildlife Resources in Utah, the United States began to build the bridge in 2018. The bridge is located on the local interstate highway to reduce traffic accidents caused by wildlife near Parley Canyon. 

In the video released by the company last week, the bridge has been put into use to help wild animals such as moose, porcupines, deer and black bears to safely pass through busy highways.

In order to attract animals, the road is covered with various stones and logs, subtly replacing the highway. 

According to reports, the bridge was put into use in 2019. State officials thought it would take many years for the bridge to be really put into use. The current effect has surprised them.