Decision Memo Completed

Northern Arizona Wildlife Crossings

Kaibab National Forest Coconino, Arizona Coconino National Forest All Units

Construction of three highway overpasses to allow wildlife passage. Two overpasses will be on Interstate 17 and One will be on Interstate 40 in northern Arizona.

Location

One overpass will be located south of the Newman Park exit on I-17 and one would be located just south of the Kachina Village exit on I-17. The third overpass would be west of Parks, AZ on I-40.

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
07/14/2023
2
Decision
09/2024 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
04/2025 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6)
Special AuthorityNot Applicable / Other
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecies Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements
Northern Arizona Wildlife CrossingsDecision Signed Date: 09/19/2024
ForestsCoconino National Forest; Kaibab National Forest
DistrictsFlagstaff Ranger District; Williams Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionNot Applicable
Land ownership managementWildlife, fish, rare plants