Attention, commuters in Hamilton County: prepare for some slow-moving traffic along 146th Street. Lane restrictions will be popping up intermittently between Hazel Dell Parkway and Herriman Boulevard. These limitations are scheduled to occur during the less congested hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., with the intention of causing as little disruption as possible to the daily hustle, according to an alert from the Hamilton County government website.

The restrictions are not a full-on roadblock though, at least one lane heading in each direction will stay open during the constructions hours, which is good news for anyone fearing complete standstills. However, since construction can be unpredictable and delays are often an inevitable side effect, drivers should allocate extra time into their travel plans when navigating this stretch.

This construction activity is part of the county's ongoing efforts to wrap up several projects within the 2024 construction season. As noted on the Hamilton County government website, "These restrictions are necessary as our contractors work to complete several work items during the 2024 construction season." It's all in the name of progress, but it spells temporary headaches for daily road warriors.

While the inconvenience might test your patience, remember that safety should come first: the county has issued reminders for drivers to keep an eye out for construction workers and their gear, with flaggers set to be in the zones to help manage traffic flow so even though there might be times where it feels like the progress is as slow as molasses, it's all in the effort to keep everyone safe from potential accidents. Give a nod to caution and perhaps even leave the house a bit earlier; your timely arrival at your destination—and the safety of those on the frontlines of infrastructure improvements—depends on it.