2006-06-21 07:11:50 · 7 answers · asked by ilessproductions 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
In the desert it is to keep sagebrush from blowing into the road.
In the mountains it is to keep snow from blowing onto road.
2006-06-21 07:14:54 · answer #1 · answered by AK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Road your on is called a "Right of Way" and access is limited to controled intersections. Thus allowing traffic to move unimpeded.
In places where the ROW crosses animal migration routes there are often underpasses built for them with fences that discourage jumping elsewhere.
2006-06-21 17:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by Marcus R. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To discourage animals to enther the road and often times there is cows roaming in a vast plot of land next to the road, you just can't see them
2006-06-21 14:16:58 · answer #3 · answered by LALALALALALALA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep wildlife from entering the freeway. Also helps with tumbleweeds!
2006-06-21 14:17:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep sand and stuff from falling onto cars on the road.
2006-06-21 14:15:08 · answer #5 · answered by seaturtle36 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To keep the chicken from crossing the road.
2006-06-22 01:56:53 · answer #6 · answered by Doc Gizmo 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
other then keeping debris and small animals off the highway he keeps people from wandering off in their cars motorcycles trucks what ever
2006-06-27 15:54:03 · answer #7 · answered by panhandler 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋