In a milestone, crews place soil on wildlife crossing over 101 Freeway
Officials said it will take several weeks and about 6,000 cubic yards of soil to build the foundation for the 1-acre wildlife habitat being created over 10 lanes of the 101 freeway in Agoura Hills. The project is designed to provide a safe crossing for mountain lions, deer, bobcats and other animals.
Soil in the sky: The Wildlife Crossing will receive its first earthy layers
There was the idea that first simmered in the minds and hearts of nature champions around Southern California and beyond years ago, the breaking of the ground on Earth Day 2022, the "early adopter" seen flying over the under-construction pass in 2024, and the first public tour of the site.
ADOT begins construction of a wildlife overpass on I-17 to connect habitats and reduce animal-vehicle collisions.
The state has emerged as a leader in building wildlife crossings, which can save animals, money and human lives.
A wayward opossum that was discovered walking on the Bay Bridge in February has been released into the wild after being treated at a San Rafael wildlife rescue center.
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