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Wildlife Crossing Costs Surge to $114 Million Amid Delays

3/21/2026

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The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, intended to provide safe passage for wildlife, has risen from $92 million to $114 million, with taxpayers contributing $77 million.
Governor Gavin Newsom pledged $54 million at the 2022 groundbreaking and later added $10 million.
Delays and rising costs due to inflation and tariffs push completion to late 2026, drawing criticism from state controller candidate Herb Morgan.

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Story summary

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing over the 101 Freeway, intended to provide safe passage for wildlife, has risen from $92 million to $114 million, with taxpayers contributing $77 million.
Governor Gavin Newsom pledged $54 million at the 2022 groundbreaking and later added $10 million.
Delays and rising costs due to inflation and tariffs push completion to late 2026, drawing criticism from state controller candidate Herb Morgan.