Colorado Wildlife Federation First Gentleman Marlon Reis, Colorado Department of Transportation Executive Director Shalana Lew, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis spoke and cut the ribbon for the Floyd Hill wildlife I-70 highway crossing underpass on June 20, 2024. It is located between the Lookout Mountain and Genesee exits. More vehicle collisions with wildlife occur there than any other location along I-70 east of the Eisenhower-Johnson Tunnel. This highway crossing underpass is the first along the I-70 mountain corridor. The width was designed to accommodate elk. An intertwined pile of twigs that extends along one side the length of the underpass was developed for small mammals to use and hide as they move across the expanse. The expectation is that collisions will be reduced by up to 90 percent as a result of this underpass and fencing. CWF applauds CDOT and CPW for their excellent cooperation in developing an effective program for wildlife crossings. Below are photos of the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Pictured above: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Director Jeff Davis
Pictured below: First Gentleman Marlon Reis
