Highway construction season has begun and several projects are currently underway and the Oregon Department of Transportation is reminding motorists to take precautions while driving through work zones.
Eastern Oregon travelers can expect to see orange traffic cones and construction workers at several dozen work sites throughout the year along Interstate 84 and secondary state highways. ODOT reminds motorists to slow down, pay extra attention and be prepared for flaggers and traffic pattern changes when they see orange cones and construction signs. Distracted or inattentive driving and speed are primary causes of crashes.
With new, higher legal speed limits on many Eastern and Central Oregon routes, it is more important than ever to keep your mind on the task of driving. Remember, traffic fines are double the amount in all work zones, regardless of the presence of construction workers. Please pay attention to avoid paying a fine, or being involved in a crash.
This year ODOT crews and their contractors will repair and resurface hundreds of miles of pavement, repair or replace aging bridges and culverts, add life-saving rumble strips, and perform other work necessary to keep highways safe and efficient.
