The New York State Department of Transportation is urging drivers to slow down when going through a work zone on I-290. The most recent call to reduce speed comes after numbers revealed a significant increase in speeding in work zones. According to reports, the NYSDOT has been monitoring traffic patterns on I-290 and has found that many drivers are exceeding the speed limit in work zones.
"We urge all drivers to slow down and exercise caution when driving through work zones," said a spokesperson for the NYSDOT.
In Buffalo, residents are concerned about the safety of work zones, particularly on I-290, which is a major highway that connects the city to the surrounding suburbs. The NYSDOT has been working to improve road safety in the area, and Buffalo residents are hoping that the efforts will pay off. As the situation unfolds, Buffalo residents are advised to slow down and exercise caution when driving through work zones.
Looking ahead, the NYSDOT will likely continue to monitor traffic patterns and work to improve road safety in the area. The NYSDOT is committed to reducing the number of accidents and injuries in work zones, and Buffalo residents are hoping that the efforts will be successful. The I-290 work zone is just one of many areas where the NYSDOT is working to improve road safety, and Buffalo residents are watching closely to see what happens next.