Wildlife Crossing Project, CO HWY 9, North Overpass - south of Kremmling, CO, USA
Posted by: Outspoken1
N 40° 00.308 W 106° 22.440
13T E 382722 N 4429230
Colorado's Department of Transportation Wildlife Crossing Project initial construction is on CO HWY 9. This crossing is south of Kremmling, and is named the North Bridge, MP 134.
Waymark Code: WM14F96
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2021
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CO HWY 9 connects Silverthorne to Kremmling with the Eagles Nest National Wilderness area (one of eight in the White River National Forest) to the west of the highway with other public lands to the east. Hunting, fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities are critical to the economy of the area. This highway is the first test of wildlife crossings in the state (see plan and map: (
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