Come this way, deer. Thanks to a wildlife underpass, animals in the Athol area can now see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to darting across busy U.S. 95. The underpass aimed at reducing the risk of vehicles vs. wildlife collisions is part of the highway improvement project just north of the Chilco interchange north of Hayden. Wayne Wakkinen, a wildlife research biologist with Idaho Fish and Game, said animal tracking information and the flat terrain made the location ideal for a wildlife underpass. "It seems to be approachable for animals," Wakkinen said. There's three underpasses along U.S. 95 north of Bonners Ferry and the popularity varies widely to the animals/Brian Walker, Coeur d'Alene Press. More here. (Shawn Gust Coeur d'Alene Press photo)

Question: Are wildlife underpasses worth the money?