The scope of the project includes 63 miles of eight-foot-tall deer fence, seven underpass structures, one overpass, and a mile of road reconstruction. Construction of the overpass portion of the project began in July, with pre-cast concrete sections of the structure being placed. The project is possible in part thanks to a $24.3 million Wildlife Crossing Pilot Program discretionary grant from the Federal Highway Administration awarded to the Wyoming Department of Transportation and Wyoming Game and Fish Department. This project also builds on existing wildlife crossing improvements completed along U.S. 189, including the Dry Piney crossing near LaBarge and Trapper’s point near Pinedale. Similar overpass and fencing projects near Pinedale and LaBarge have virtually eliminated wildlife/vehicle collisions, increasing motorist safety and conserving the wildlife resource.