JACKSON, Wyo. — Teton County is inviting the public to attend an open house regarding the plans for three wildlife crossings on Teton County highways on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Teton County Library.
The meeting will include a presentation, visual concept designs and background information on the three crossings, located on U.S. Highway 26/89/191 (Camp Creek area), North U.S. Highway 89/191 (between the Fish Hatchery and Jackson) and Wyoming Highway 22 (west side of Teton Pass).
The Wildlife Crossing Master Plan was devised in 2018 to reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions in the area. In 2022, SPET funds allowed for the design of the three crossings.
“Research shows that wildlife crossing structures and fencing can reduce collisions with wildlife by up to 90%,” Teton County Public Works Project Manager Chris Colligan said in a press release from the county. He noted that approximately 200 large animals are hit and killed every year on Teton County roadways.
The open house will be held at the Teton County Library on Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Ahead of the open house, the crossings’ development team will make a presentation before the Teton County Board of County Commissioners on Monday, Oct. 23, at 10 a.m., a meeting open to the public in person (at the County Commissioners Chambers, 185 S. Willow Street) or via Zoom. According to the County, the board is expected to give direction for the project’s next steps.
