The oil and gas boom in energy states has brought jobs, money, and plenty of workers.  But also, a tremendous increase in traffic and accidents.  It is a multi-state trend that is proving difficult to predict and prevent.  Leigh Paterson, with our Inside Energy team reports from a tiny town on Wyoming’s Highway 59 that has found itself stuck in the middle of the boom.

The oil and gas boom in energy states has brought jobs, money, and plenty of workers. But also, a tremendous increase in traffic and accidents. It is a multi-state trend that is proving difficult to predict and prevent. Leigh Paterson, with our Inside Energy team reports from a tiny town on Wyoming’s Highway 59 that has found itself stuck in the middle of the boom.

Keeping Roads Safe During An Energy Boom: No Easy Task

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Keeping Roads Safe During An Energy Boom: No Easy Task

Keeping Roads Safe During An Energy Boom: No Easy Task