Fencing should be used to guide wildlife toward the crossing structure. The new structure will be unfamiliar to wildlife in the area and they may stray from using it and cross the roadway instead. The addition of fencing should help guide the wildlife along the crossing until they become comfortable using the crossing regularly. If the fencing is temporary the scheduled removal date should be specified in the plans.

Routine maintenance ensures the effectiveness of wildlife crossings. If left alone, the crossings could become overgrown or unusable. Coordination is required with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department for specific design requirements. Design crossings and culverts are required to meet TxDOT standards. For a further breakdown of different crossing designs, refer to the

Signing is a cost-effective safety countermeasure that can be used to alert motorists of potential presence of wildlife on or near the highway. The goal of these types of signs is to reduce the likelihood of vehicle collisions with wildlife and encourage drivers to be more alert.

See for additional information and guidance on the design of signing.