Wildlife crossings program grant - i-90: mass pike appalachian trail pedestrian-wildlife shared use

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) a project grant of $429,520 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205), with an award date of September 10, 2025, and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2032. This grant funds the Wildlife Crossings Program Grant project (WCP-003P(023)X), which develops shared-use infrastructure along Interstate 90 and the Massachusetts Turnpike that accommodates both pedestrian and wildlife crossing needs in proximity to the Appalachian Trail corridor in Massachusetts.

The project delivers wildlife crossing infrastructure and pedestrian-wildlife shared-use facilities designed to improve safety and connectivity for both human and animal movement across major transportation barriers. This initiative represents FHWA's investment in multimodal transportation network improvements, which are eligible activities under the Highway Planning and Construction program that support diverse transportation infrastructure priorities including pedestrian facilities and specialized projects that enhance ecological connectivity while maintaining highway functionality.

Project description

WCP-003P(023)x - wildlife crossings program grant - i-90: mass pike appalachian trail pedestrian-wildlife shared use