Traffic & Transit
Driver Destroys 1000 Feet Of Fresh Concrete On Minnesota Road
"Don't make this costly mistake, never go around construction signs," MnDot warned motorists.
OLMSTED COUNTY, MN — There's a reason Minnesota Department of Transportation construction workers asks motorists to obey the signs, traffics cones, and temporary fences at work sites.
The agency says one motorist drove more than 1000 feet through fresh concrete last week, causing extensive damage.
ABC news reports the incident happened after crews poured the mix on Highway 63 and White Bridge Road in Olmsted County. It could cost around $100,000 to fix, says MnDot.
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The driver received a ticket and an insurance claim.
"Don't make this costly mistake, never go around construction signs or move cones to enter work zone," MnDot reminded drivers over Twitter.
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