Wildlife Overpass Why Are Wildlife Crossings Crucial For Animals And Humans Alike? To create secure pathways for animals to move safely across the landscape, engineered structures and designated zones are constructed over and under roadways. These are wildlife crossings, and they reduce vehicle-animal collisions.
Wildlife Overpass Largest Wildlife Overpass In North America Now Ready For Use By Elk And Other Critters In Douglas County It’s the last piece of a wildlife crossing system that covers about 18 miles and includes underpasses and fencing that's been in progress for nearly a decade.