Slow down, stay alert and be prepared for work zones

By on Tuesday, June 22nd, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News

LA GRANDE – (Information provided by ODOT)  ODOT is constructing over three dozen key highway projects this year in eastern Oregon to fix pavement, sidewalks and bridges to make the highways safer and extend the life of the transportation system. Most projects are underway and a few others are starting later this summer. 

Please remember to watch for crews, equipment and flaggers, and to be prepared to slow down or stop when you see those orange cones and construction signs. 

Distracted or inattentive driving and speed remain primary causes of crashes, so please put cell phones and other distractions away, and ease up on the gas. We want you and our crews to all get home safely at the end of the day. Remember, traffic fines double in all work zones. 

For more information on key projects visit www.tinyurl.com/odot5