LOS ANGELES – The world’s largest wildlife crossing is getting closer to becoming a reality. 

Governor Gavin Newsom on May 7 announced that the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing outside of Los Angeles is on track to open by early 2026. Ahead of National Infrastructure Week, the Governor also announced that construction crews are now more than halfway through installing the beams that form the crossing. The work is part of Governor Newsom’s infrastructure agenda to build more, faster. See more projects in your community at build.ca.gov. 

Just last month, the first of 82 large concrete beams went up over U.S. Highway 101 at Liberty Canyon Road in Agoura Hills. The project has been made possible by a successful public-private partnership. Philanthropy has raised more than $34 million in funding, while California has provided $58.1 million in funding.

“Our work to build more, faster is already paying dividends across our state. This wildlife crossing is just one example of how California is building infrastructure that connects rather than divides. With projects like this, we’re reconnecting and restoring habitats so future generations can continue to enjoy California’s unmatched natural beauty,” said Governor Gavin Newsom.

U.S. Highway 101 is one of the biggest barriers to wildlife connectivity in Southern California. The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing will reconnect habitats and improve the health of the environment for many species in Southern California, including people.