Drivers asked to take care as work zone fatalities climb
Even with less traffic during the pandemic, work zone fatalities statewide still increased 9% in 2020 compared to the previous year, according to state transportation officials. And with road and utility construction and maintenance work zones plentiful in an area with rapid population growth, officials at New Braunfels Utilities and the Texas Department of Transportation are calling on drivers to make safety their highest priority at all times and especially when passing through active work zones on roadways. The organizations are using the âBe Safe. Drive Smart.â campaign to mark ...