Take the long way home
Construction on U.S. 491 delays traffic

A construction worker who did not wish to give his name flags vehicles on Highway 491 south of Tohatchi on Thursday morning. Traffic remains congested as construction has narrowed the highway down to one lane in one section. — © 2009 Gallup Independent / Brian Leddy

Copyright © 2009
Gallup Independent
By Karen Francis
Diné Bureau

TOHATCHI — Travelers on U.S. 491 have been waiting up to 30 minutes and longer to get through construction as rehabilitation of approximately 14 miles of the highway from Twin Lakes to Tohatchi continues.

A spokeswoman from FNF Construction, which is doing the roadwork, said that the project manager is aware of the situation and the crew is working on shortening the wait time for travelers.

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