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October 7, 2025

The Federal Highway Administration is awarding $113. 6 million to improve 44 sites where wildlife-vehicle collisions frequently occur across 19 states. The funding, part of the Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program established by the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to reduce the estimated 1-2 million annual wildlife-vehicle collisions that cost roughly $10 billion in damages.

Who is affected

Drivers and motorists who experience vehicle collisions with wildlife
Wildlife populations whose movements are disrupted by highways
State transportation departments receiving funding
Residents in the 19 states where projects will be implemented
Native American tribes involved in some of the projects

What action is being taken

The Federal Highway Administration is distributing $113.6 million in grants across 19 states
States are implementing various wildlife crossing infrastructure including overpasses, underpasses, fencing, and detection systems
Wyoming is receiving funding for five projects totaling $24.4 million
California is receiving $22 million for a wildlife crossing over Highway 17

Why it matters

Wildlife-vehicle collisions cause an estimated 1-2 million crashes annually
These collisions result in approximately $10 billion in damages
The infrastructure projects will help reduce animal deaths on roadways
The crossings will improve habitat connectivity for wildlife populations
This is the first dedicated federal funding specifically for wildlife crossings

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

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