500 animals have used I-395 wildlife crossings, MaineDOT says
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500 animals have used I-395 wildlife crossings, MaineDOT says

  • July 22, 2026

BREWER, Maine (WABI) – The wildlife crossings on I-395 have been proven successful, according to the MaineDOT.

Officials said they have recorded more than 500 crossings over the past year.

They say animals such as white-tailed deer, porcupines, gray squirrels, raccoons, snowshoe hares, and bobcats have used the crossings.

Pair of porcupines walk along I;395 wildlife crossing.Pair of porcupines walk along I;395 wildlife crossing.(Maine DOT)Bobcat walks along I-395 wildlife crossing.Bobcat walks along I-395 wildlife crossing.(Maine DOT)

The new Route 9 Connector has also significantly cut down heavy-traffic on local roads, officials said.

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