New tunnel provides safe passage for wildlife
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Storm sewer pipe replacement on East Bush Lake Road
Mitigation of turtle roadkill and population decline
Road safety improvements regarding animal crossings
Installation of wildlife turtle tunnel
Public awareness for driver safety and wildlife protection
Areas of Interest (4)
- City of Bloomington installs wildlife tunnel to curb high turtle mortality rates on East Bush Lake Road.
- Infrastructure project leverages scheduled road surfacing to implement animal-safe crossing solutions.
- Road safety improvements designed to prevent driver swerving caused by turtles crossing high-traffic zones.
- Innovative use of radial grates provides natural light in storm sewer pipe to encourage wildlife tunnel usage.
Places Mentioned
East Bush Lake RoadRichardson Nature Center
Events & Meetings (1)
- The City of Bloomington storm sewer project completion