I-90 flagged as wildlife collision hotspot
Construction has been occurring on both bridges on I-90 east of Alberton but before the 9-Mile Hill. for several weeks. Now, the furthest bridge east is going to have flaggers and slower speed limits for a short period of time. (Photo provided)
Between 2008 and 2020, nearly 30,000 reported collisions involving large animals occurred in Montana, resulting in 54 human fatalities.
“At a very conservative estimate, these incidents cost around $212 million annually,” shared Daniel Anderson, a Montana native and founder of The Common Ground Project — a nature-based retreat and outdoor experience organization aimed at deepening the connection between people, wildlife and the landscapes of the American West.
Speaking before the Mineral County commissioners, Anderson highlighted the dangerous and expensive impact of wildlife collisions, specifically identifying Interstate 90 in Mineral County as a hotspot.
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