Behold, a bear crossing. Photo: Courtesy of Washington State Department of Transportation
The wildlife bridge over I-90at Snoqualmie Pass reached a major milestone recently when the first black bear was recorded using it to cross above the freeway.
The big picture: The grass-covered overpass, completed in 2018, reconnects habitat divided by the highway, helping wildlife cross safely while reducing collisions with vehicles.
Between the lines: Bears are among the most cautious users of wildlife crossings and can take years to trust the structures, the Washington State Department of Transportation said in a late June Instagram post.
By the numbers: Since the crossing network opened, WSDOT has recorded 38,321 wildlife crossings by 9,390 individual animal visitors.
The bottom line: Safe travels, bear buddy — and here's hoping you're the first of many.
