Several construction projects are underway on Interstate 84 where speed limits are lowered to 55 mph, and Idaho State Police are conducting extra patrols to keep drivers, construction workers, and officers safe.
I rode along with state troopers through construction sites in Nampa to see how these enhanced patrols work.
WATCHas Idaho News 6 rides along with Idaho State Police
Within minutes of starting our patrol (we hadn’t even reached the 55 mph construction zone), Cpl. Jeff McConnell clocked a driver going 83 mph – almost 20 mph over the speed limit.
“Every day, just about, I’ll be patrolling in this area,” said McConnell. “We’re conducting business as normal, especially with the work zone.”…