"These people that are working in construction are feet, minimum one, two feet away from vehicles going 60 to 80 kilometres per hour, which is ridiculous," said Lukes. Lukes, who chairs the public works committee at city hall said the caution from the city was likely prompted by contractors coming forward over concerns about worker safety. Workers have also been yelled at, called names, and blasted with exhaust from diesel truck operators deliberately idling,” the city said. “…people have ignored barricades and driven into active construction sites, coming extremely close to crews doing their jobs. In a statement, it said road crews are increasingly on the receiving end of disrespectful and dangerous behaviour, from aggressive drivers. The city of Winnipeg is urging drivers to slow down and remain respectful when going through construction zones. "I guess you could call it road rage, construction rage, or just rage period,” said Coun. Winnipeg drivers annoyed with road construction could be taking their frustrations out on those just trying to do their jobs.
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