Movement re-established but not restored: Inferring the effectiveness of road-crossing mitigation for a gliding mammal by monitoring use

► Crossing structures increased freeway crossings by squirrel gliders. ► The wide variety of individuals crossing suggest functional connectivity may occur. ► The freeway impact was only partially mitigated relative to non-freeway sites. ► Long-term monitoring of structures is required to overcome the habituation period. ► Knowing how many individuals cross is as important as knowing how often they cross.