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N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Extra patrols will be working overtime hours this summer through October 31st in construction zone areas.

The North Dakota Highway patrol has announced that they will be increasing their patrols where road construction will be. With the reduced speed zones, reduced lanes for traffic, reduced width, and more awareness to hazards of moving traffic within work zones, the patrols will be needed.

Enhanced patrols will be out during hours of peak traffic and when workers are engaged in construction. Motorists will be cited for following too close, speeding, passing in a no passing zone, and improper lane changes, as well as other violations.

According to a report by the NDHP, troopers issued roughly 955 citations, including 588 speed-related citations, 139 seat belt and child restraint violations, and seven alcohol-related offenses.

The NDHP is asking all motorists to work together to ensure safety for both highway workers and motorists.