ANOTHER Reason Why Deep East Texans Are Tired of Road Construction

It's a pretty safe bet to say that drivers here in Deep East Texas are tired of the road work going on. And that fatigue isn't necessarily pointed at TXDOT or the other construction companies. It comes from the frustration that the construction causes. Is it necessary? Yes. Is it going to benefit us in the long run? Sure. Can I personally do a better job than what I'm seeing be done by the crews right now? Probably not. And it's because of that that we just have to put up with the frustration...

The biggest frustration - I feel confident in saying - is the time that's involved going through active construction zones. The speed limits are lowered, there are traffic control zones causing delays, commutes are extended because of detours and closures...You get the idea. However, there's another reason why we're tired of the road work, and it ranks pretty close to those mentioned above. I'm talking about the cost to repair damage done to vehicles in construction zones.

Construction Zones Can Basically Be Little Mine Fields for Drivers

When you're driving through road work, there are all kinds of hazards. There's loose rock that can chip and crack windshields. There are nails, screws and other things that can puncture tires. There are traffic cones and barrels that you have to avoid - some of which have already been hit several times before you get to them. There are smaller lanes, meaning less room for error and less room to avoid objects in the road.

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You add all these together, and you've got the perfect setup for rather large vehicle repair bills. Whether you have to pay for a new windshield, new tires, or body work, it's not cheap. But like the road work itself, it's all necessary. So, until it's done - and before the next project starts - all I can offer you is this: Good luck.