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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Everyone in North Dakota knows there are two seasons; Winter season and Construction season. Orange cones will once again be lined along highways with the construction season beginning.

The North Dakota Department of Transportation has announced a large construction program with roughly $680 million in projects being bid this year. DOT Director Grant Levi spoke with Prairie Public Radio’s Dave Thompson on driver safety in work zones.

Levi says drivers should be aware of road construction in their areas and travels.

Levi reports that last year, over 155 crashes occurred in work zones. Major projects taking place this year include:

· Westbound I-94 from near Montana state line to Missouri River

· Roundabout at junction of US 52 and ND 200 in Carrington

· Southbound I-29 from Argusville to the Hunter Separation

· West Fargo Main Avenue

· Dickinson NW Permanent Bypass

· North Washington Street in Bismarck

· US Highway 85B in Watford City

Motorists can stay up to date with these and other projects in several ways. Find travel map information at www.dot.nd.gov or call 511.