By Megan Wehring

As Texas work zone fatalities increased by 9% in 2020 compared to 2019, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is calling on drivers to make safety a priority at all times.

“We know driving through work zones can be challenging,” said TxDOT Executive Director James Bass. “There can be extra congestion, slow-moving heavy equipment, temporary barriers, and vehicles that make sudden stops. We can’t stress enough how important it is to give driving your...