Transportation Dept. beginning I-93 safety patrols
CONCORD, N.H.—Orange trucks will help drivers from seeing red during the morning and evening commutes on Interstate 93 in southern New Hampshire.
The state Transportation Department is beginning roving service patrols on Thursday between the Massachusetts border and Exit 3 in Windham.
The idea is for Transportation Department employees in orange pickups to solve minor problems such as flats or overheated cars before they cause major traffic jams or accidents.
For the six-month pilot project, the pickups will be on the road during the morning and evening commutes on weekdays and from 2 to 6 p.m. on Sundays. There might be extra patrols on holidays and for special events.
Project Manager Peter Stamnas says minor incidents like flat tires on a congested highway can cause other problems that typically are more serious.
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