US160 FT garland east safety mitigation

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a Formula Grant of $14,730,583.34 to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) on July 8, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205). The grant funds the US160 Fort Garland East Safety Mitigation project, which involves the construction of a wildlife underpass designed to enhance highway safety and reduce wildlife-vehicle conflicts along the US 160 corridor in the Fort Garland area of Colorado.

This project represents a safety infrastructure improvement within CDOT's comprehensive portfolio of federally-funded transportation projects. The wildlife underpass is a specialized mitigation measure that addresses both transportation safety and wildlife management objectives, consistent with the Highway Planning and Construction program's emphasis on safety enhancements and multimodal infrastructure improvements. The substantial funding allocation reflects the scope and strategic importance of this safety initiative to Colorado's transportation network.

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