Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) celebrated the first wildlife crossing along the I-70 Mountain Corridor with a ribbon cutting on Thursday.

The wildlife crossing is located near I-70 mile point 254.5, which is between the Lookout Mountain and Genesee exits, according to a press release from CPW. New wildlife fencing and escape ramps now run for two miles along both directions of the interstate between the exits.

According to CDOT, the area in which the crossing is located has the highest number of wildlife-vehicle collisions on I-70 east of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel. With the underpass and fencing, CPW expects collisions with wildlife to decrease by up to 90%.

The press release goes on to say that the new I-70 Genesee Wildlife Underpass will allow for “better movement possibilities” for wildlife including elk, mule deer, black bears, coyotes, mountain lions and bobcats, while “improving driver safety.”

“As development expands the human footprint in Colorado, it’s important for us to continue to support wildlife health and their need for protected migration corridors,” said Michelle Cowardin, Wildlife Movement Coordinator for CPW, in the press release. “We’re excited to see the species that will utilize the underpass for years to come. This is a win for wildlife and a great step in improving driver safety along I-70.”