US engineer Jacobs has accomplished California’s first wildlife overpass as a part of the Clinton Keith Highway Extension Challenge in Murrieta within the south of the state.
Jacobs deliberate, designed and constructed the overpass above a six-lane freeway extension to let animals cross safely, lowering the danger of collisions and serving to to protect wildlife and ecosystems.
The County of Riverside Transportation Division commissioned east-west hall to ease congestion. It additionally integrates bike lanes and pedestrian walkways.
Shannon Crossen, Jacobs senior transportation ecologist, stated: “Wildlife overpasses are sometimes coated with pure vegetation to mix with the encircling habitat and encourage use. By offering protected passage, these crossings defend native species whereas bettering security for the travellers.”
Extra wildlife crossings have been proposed in California’s River County, together with a three-span bridge over Heat Springs Creek, a single span bridge over French Valley Creek and custom-designed wildlife fencing to information species and supply escape routes.
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