Police spent Wednesday cracking down on drivers speeding through construction zones.
"There are two cement barriers on both sides. So, it is very narrow and people have been going really fast. It has been a little bit dangerous," said Audrey, a driver.
Audrey is talking about the construction zone on Route 422 between the Stowe and Rt. 100 interchanges.
Within minutes, drivers could be seen doing 10, 20, even 30 miles per hour over the speed limit.
The area has only been under construction for about a month, but it has already been the site of a deadly pedestrian accident when a construction supervisor was killed in early December.
That is why police from both North Coventry Township and West Pottsgrove Township are stepping up enforcement in the area.
"We have seen, during the entire construction process, excessive speeds in the 40 mph speed zones. And that 40 mph speed limit is 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, not just when there is active work occurring," said Chief Robert Schurr with the North Coventry Township Police Department.
So throughout the day police conducted a speed detail. They did it to raise awareness for the lowered speed limit and to promote safety.
"It is put in place for a reason, for the safety of not only the motorists that are traveling 422, but it is in place to protect the construction workers that are actively working the construction zones," said Schurr.
Many of the drivers we spoke with think it is a good idea that police are stepping up enforcement in the construction areas.
"Whatever is going to keep everyone safe I think is great. The less accidents the better," said Katrina Harman, a driver.
"It is a good idea to go slower. I think it will reduce accidents because I do not like that section. I do not feel comfortable driving at night," said Audrey.
While others disagree.
"I think when it comes down to it, you are going to get a temporary fix," said Harry Roberts, a driver.
During the enforcement, police issued 19 tickets and two warnings.
Police say to be vigilant and remember that all fines double in a work zone.
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