This giant bridge will allow animals to cross the highway in California

A huge overpass will soon be built over a highway in California (United States).

Work should begin in Santa Monica on April 22, reports

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It will be the largest vegetated bridge for animals in the world.

64 m high and 50 meters wide, this “ecoduct” will allow wildlife to safely cross the 2x5 lane US101 highway that connects northern and southern California.

Thus, the felines, snakes, deer, coyotes and lizards of the region will be able to move freely and without taking any risks.

Animal crossing: world's biggest wildlife bridge comes to California highway

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“The project is breaking the mold: not only is it the largest crossing in the world, stretching over 10 lanes but it's also an engineering marvel” 👏https:// t.co/YpaP8Ve3JB

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A $90 million project.

This type of work is not new.

In France, many toad canals already exist to allow amphibians to cross safely.

But the Californian structure, which will be completed in 2025, will be distinguished by its entirely vegetated coating, supposed to promote the well-being of animals.

The bridge will also be exclusively reserved for animals.

Guards should even be posted nearby to prevent walkers from venturing there.

The cost of the project is estimated at 90 million dollars (approximately 83 million euros).

60% of the budget was covered by private donations, specifies

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