Arizona Freeway Construction At All Time High
An article in azcentral.com discusses the fact that motorists in and around Phoenix are about to see an influx of construction equipment on local highways. As experienced Arizona personal injury attorneys, we hope that drivers use extreme caution and do not cause any construction site accidents on the highway.
The increased construction site activity is due to the regional sales tax from Proposition 400. By the time the program ends in 15 years, metropolitan Phoenix will have a more mature freeway network, with wider highways and smoother interchanges.
This year's work to connect Loop 303 to I-17 represents the first new freeway in the Valley since 2001. In three years, north Valley drivers will be able to get to the West Valley without adding congestion on busier freeways closer in.
The work that was added by monies from local bills coincides with the federal government’s stimulus plan, which directs $567 million to highways and bridges throughout Arizona. The stimulus law requires that half of the money go to projects to be ready for construction within four months. This means that half of the projects being considered are quick repaving jobs, not the big public works that reduce congestion by adding lanes or improving interchanges.
More workers on Arizona highways means an increase in the opportunity for dangerous Phoenix construction site accidents. We urge all Arizona commuters to drive with care during this time of increased construction on our highways.
Drivers who continue to navigate construction zones at dangerous speeds and ignore safety regulations increase the chances of serious Arizona car accidents that could injure innocent Phoenix construction workers.
At Breyer Law, we understand how filing a civil lawsuit can seem overwhelming; however, we know what it takes to get the injured victim fair compensation they need. If you know somebody who has questions regarding injuries on a construction site and the rights of people who have suffered these losses, feel free to contact us. We have expertise in injury and wrongful death law, and we have helped construction workers injured on the job in Arizona receive compensation beyond just the workers’ compensation benefits they are often offered.
