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ACO Climate Tunnel - road safety for small animals
ACO Climate Tunnel is a wildlife crossing system designed to let small animals move safely beneath roads. Installed flush with or below the road surface, it comes in slotted and solid top versions to suit different site needs. Slots help balance light and humidity, while the non-absorbent surface supports amphibian movement
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ACO Climate Tunnel connected to ACO Guide walls help protect wildlife
ACO Climate Tunnel is a wildlife crossing system designed to let small animals move safely beneath roads.
Installed flush with or below the road surface, it comes in slotted and solid top versions to suit different site needs. Slots help balance light and humidity, while the non-absorbent surface supports amphibian movement.
Features and benefits
Can be installed at or below road surface for flexible site integration
Slots equalise tunnel and open air conditions, maximising light and humidity
No metal reinforcement prevents magnetic field distortion for animal safety
Non-absorbent surface with low thermal conductivity supports amphibians
Seamless system guides animals safely across roads
Reduces crossing distances and installation costs
Certified to Load Class D 400 BS EN 1433:2002
Applications
Highways
Nature conservation areas
Mitigation sites
Residential developments
Distribution yards
Industrial estates
Materials
Made from polymer concrete, non-absorbent and non-caustic.
Options and variations
Slotted and solid top versions available, with a range of sizes to suit different installation requirements.
Installation
Can be installed flush with or below the road surface. Slotted version sits at surface level to reduce crossing distance and installation costs. Solid top version can be installed below surface or where a continuous surface is needed.
