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People in the News

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

People in the News

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Inattentive drivers leave Plano concerned about safety of public and workers

Drivers overlooking barricades can find themselves driving through wet cement. (Image: City of Plano)
Drivers overlooking barricades can find themselves driving through wet cement. (Image: City of Plano)

By Ruth Ferguson, NDG Editor

While it would seem obvious to not drive around traffic barricades, unfortunately it is not that uncommon according to Gerald Cosgrove, Director of Public Works Department in Plano.

“It is not that unusual. However, recently we have had a rash of more than we usually have, Cosgrove shared. The city is hoping to stem this trend because, “We want to protect the driving public and the workers.”

When asked if the individuals are fined or required to pay the costs of repairing the damage to an on-going project, he shared, “Sometimes they drive through and keep going. Sometimes because the damage is minimal, the contractors just fix it themselves.” Cosgrove emphasized the city’s concern is not financial, it is safety.

“This is a public safety issue. When they drive around barricades, they put themselves and workers at work.” According to Cosgrove a worker in recent years has been hit by one of the drivers, and at this point they are seeking to prevent a more serious injury.