UK's largest wildlife bridge to open in Gloucestershire as part of £460m Missing Link projectIt will span the new A417 dual carriageway between Gloucester and CirencesterView 2 Images Hedgerows on each side will help bats and barn owls to use the bridge as a commuting corridor. (Image: National Highways)A ground-breaking wildlife bridge is currently under construction in Gloucestershire. ‌It is known as the Gloucestershire Way bridge and is set to become the UK's largest wildlife crossing, forming a central part of the A417 Missing Link project. ‌The wildlife bridge is a crucial part of the A417 project, carrying an estimated price tag of £460million. The world's largest wildlife crossing can be found in Colorado, North America.

Source: Daily Mirror February 21, 2026 12:01 UTC