52-year-old idea turns Australian bridge into wildlife corridor over motorway

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What happened

An innovative wildlife crossing, born from an Australian park ranger's fifty-two-year-old vision, has finally been realized.

Cawleys Bridge has been modified to facilitate safe passage for important wildlife across a bustling motorway.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:50:20 UTC.

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  1. Idaho bridge sat unused for 56 years; now it is a wildlife crossing

  2. 52-year-old idea turns Australian bridge into wildlife corridor over motorway

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