State and federal authorities are urging motorists to exercise caution when driving in work zones.
The Texas Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration are raising awareness for worker safety and drivers during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs through Friday.
TxDOT's Amarillo District lists about $108 million in current and upcoming projects and nearly $41 million more for proposed projects in 2012, officials said.
In 2010, the Amarillo and Childress TxDOT districts recorded more than 100 accidents and two fatalities in roadway construction and maintenance work zones.
There were nearly 13,000 accidents and 100 fatalities in work zones in 2010 statewide, according to TxDOT statistics.
Authorities are asking motorists to pay attention, follow the speed limit, slow down, be patient and plan ahead.
Speeding and distracted driving are the most common factors that led to work zone accidents, according to the department.
Drugs, alcohol and distracted driving resulted in 60 percent of the 100 state fatalities in 2010, TxDOT said.