BOISE, Idaho — According to the Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG), a wildlife overpass constructed in the fall of 2023 has been working. Animals have been crossing the highway safely and drivers have had less encounters with wildlife on the road.

“We’re pleased to see this project completed, and even more pleased with how quickly the animals have found and used it,” said Hilarie Engle of the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation. “We hope that people will appreciate it now, and also look back 50 years from now and understand the value of these projects that ensure Idaho’s wildlife are protected and have a safer future.”

It was the first wildlife overpass built in Idaho. Created to protect drivers and migration routes for elk, deer and other wildlife.

“The overpass has been well received by the public, who value Idaho’s wildlife and also want to avoid the personal injury risks and thousands of dollars of damage that occurs when a motorist hits a deer or elk,” IDFG said.

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