WYDOT, Game and Fish 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 north of La Barge. 

“We are committed to ensuring the state’s roads are as safe as possible for the traveling public,” said WYDOT Chief Engineer Shelby Carlson. “The work will pr...