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 Exclusion | 32.2 (6), 36 Cfr 220.6(E)(6) |
| Special Authority | Not Applicable / Other |
| Notice and Comment Regulation | Not Subject to Regulations |
| Project Activity | Species Habitat Improvements; Species Population Enhancements |
| Northern Arizona Wildlife Crossings | Decision Signed Date: 09/19/2024 |
| Forests | Coconino National Forest; Kaibab National Forest |
| Districts | Flagstaff Ranger District; Williams Ranger District |
| Legal Land Description | Not Applicable |