The purpose of this project is to reduce wildlife vehicle collisions by constructing a series of wildlife crossings, fencing, and related improvements on US 189 from mileposts 86-105 north of La Barge.

WYDOT receives $14.5 million federal grant for wildlife crossing project

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) will receive a $14.5 million federal grant from the U.S Department of Transportation for a wildlife crossing project north of La Barge in southwest Wyoming. The Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant for the Dry Piney wildlife crossing project will be used for underpasses, fencing and related improvements along a 19-mile stretch...

WYDOT, WGFD commit combined $2.5 million toward wildlife underpasses

Two state agencies have committed a combined $2.5 million toward installing wildlife underpasses along US 189 in southwest Wyoming to help reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions and improve safety. The Wyoming Transportation Commission recently approved a $1.25 million match of the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission’s $1.25 million contribution, which will be used toward the Dry Piney wildlife crossing project...