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Lethbridge County reminding drivers to slow down through construction sites

Crews will be busy over the next several months on Lethbridge County roads, as motorists are reminded to drive with care. With the arrival of spring, construction, dust control application, vegetation management and operational projects have begun on roads throughout the County.  

These activities keep the County’s essential transportation network safe and reliable for motorists and ensure producers can efficiently move their products. 

County crews have already experienced several incidents where workers have been put at risk from vehicles passing at high speeds and getting too close to equipment. 

“At the end of the day, we all want to make it home safe,” says Cole Beck, County CAO.  

“Our crews are working diligently to maintain over 2,000 kilometres of roads critical to residents, businesses and producers. Each person’s conscious decision to drive with care through construction areas helps to protect our workers, so they can complete these essential tasks,” adds Beck. 

To keep the County road network safe for all, motorists are reminded to: 

  • Drive with care in any area where crews are working. Workers may be in vehicles and equipment or on roads, approaches and in ditches. 
  • Slow down when approaching workers and equipment and as you pass. 
  • Be patient when driving behind large, slow-moving equipment. It is often not as agile as smaller vehicles. Only pass when it is safe to do so, as shoulders are soft this time of year and equipment cannot always pull aside. 
  • Pay attention at intersections. Even if you have the right-of-way, watch for motorists who may not be slowing down at a yield or stop sign. 

Motorists should also be aware of graders on roads. They can generate dust, reducing visibility. The blade that spreads the gravel projects outwards past the wheels and may not be visible in the dust. 

Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee
Stan Ashbee is a news reporter, entertainment journalist, singer, songwriter, guitarist, poet and dad. Stan has been with Vista Radio and My Lethbridge Now since January 2024. Prior to working in radio, Stan was a managing editor and journalist for several southern Alberta newspapers and online publications for over 15 years. He was also a mobile DJ/host for over 20 years.
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