World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing Opens Today Over the 101

Los Angeles, CA · May 22, 2026

The morning mist is thick over the Cahuenga Pass, but it should burn off just in time for the ribbon-cutting out in Agoura Hills.

📰 The Lead

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing is finally complete. Spanning ten lanes of the 101 freeway at Liberty Canyon, this $90 million bridge is now the largest of its kind in the world. For years, the local mountain lion population has been hemmed in by traffic, leading to dangerous crossings and genetic isolation. Today, the first layers of native soil and oak trees are settled, creating a seamless path between the Santa Monica Mountains and the Simi Hills. While the public won't be allowed to walk across it—this is strictly for the four-legged locals—the project marks a massive shift in how we balance urban sprawl with the wild. Expect some celebratory traffic near the Agoura Hills exit this afternoon as officials gather to mark the next chapter for our regional ecosystem.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Summer Beach Shuttles Return — Starting today, the weekend shuttle service resumes between the Expo Line and the Santa Monica Pier to ease holiday parking.

  • Eagle Rock Slow Streets — Permanent concrete planters and signage are being installed on Yosemite Way this morning to discourage cut-through traffic.

  • Boyle Heights Library Reopens — The Benjamin Franklin branch welcomes neighbors back at 10:00 AM following a year of seismic retrofitting and interior upgrades.

🌫️ Today's Outlook

  • High 73°F · Low 59°F — Fog Keep those headlights on through the canyons until the sun breaks through mid-morning.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Pier 360 Ocean Sports Festival — Santa Monica Pier, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Paddleboard races and sand soccer kick off this two-day beach bash.

  • Pasadena: Greek Fest — Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church, 5:00 PM Short drive for authentic gyros, folk dancing, and a massive pastry booth.

  • Friday Night Jazz — LACMA Smidt Welcome Plaza, 6:00 PM The beloved outdoor concert series returns for the season; arrive early for seats.

  • Chinatown After Dark — Central Plaza, 6:00–10:00 PM Local food pop-ups and live DJs take over the historic neon-lit courtyard.

  • Movies Under the Stars — LA State Historic Park, 8:00 PM Pack a picnic for a screening of "The Goonies" on the big lawn.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Velaslavasay Panorama Located in a historic theater in University Park, this hidden gem features a massive, 360-degree painting of the Arctic tundra. It is one of the few places left where you can experience the 19th-century tradition of immersive, circular storytelling.

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