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I was surprised to see these men tarring this road in the middle of rush hour. they were right in the center of a major intersection at glen cove road and jericho turnpike. I'd be a nervous wreck if I had to deal with traffic in this way-they must have nerves of steel. driving on long island can sometimes be akin to fearing for your life, never mind being a pedestrian in the middle of things.

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Sylvia K said…
Fantastic shot as always, Lily! And you're so right! I wonder the same thing about the road crews working on the freeways around Seattle! Incredible, I would have already run the other way! Great post!

Enjoy!

Sylvia
November 17, 2009 at 12:30 AM
chrome3d said…
You always have so curious eye for stuff happening around there. I love that.

I have been working on that kind of road construction sites couple of summers and after few minutes the feeling of doing road work in the middle of a city or busy road disappears. The worker just has to focus on the job at hand which often requires full attention. Everything else disappears.
November 17, 2009 at 2:04 AM
Jossie said…
I think the road workers get used to it. Interesting photo.
November 17, 2009 at 4:57 AM
bobbie said…
What a great photo!
It is amazing how nonchalant they can be in harrowing situations.
November 17, 2009 at 5:34 AM
Joe Todd said…
Seems like this was the season for traffic cones
November 17, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Lori said…
I'd have trouble concentrating on my work if I was them. You are right, that can be a dangerous job. And they have to do it in all types of weather too. Hopefully people are keeping an eye out for them!
November 17, 2009 at 10:32 AM
My name is Riet said…
Fantastic picture that is. I wonder too how they dare do this during busy hours.
November 17, 2009 at 11:17 AM
FA said…
I wondered about that, too. So, I usually drive extra careful when I'm passing a road crew. Although they seem to be very used to all the traffic whizzing by. Great shot.
November 17, 2009 at 11:47 AM
Snap said…
Lily,

Isn't this the way it always is??!!! Tear up the road when the traffic is the heaviest. Arggggh. I guess every city "decorates" with orange barrels!
Wonderful, fun shot!
November 17, 2009 at 12:15 PM
Stephany said…
Great shot, Lily! You wouldn't catch me working on a major intersection during rush hour. People are nuts when they get behind the wheel!
November 17, 2009 at 2:35 PM
Glennis said…
Great shot, and I agree its a dangerous place to be working, several people have been killed doing road works like this in NZ.
November 17, 2009 at 4:28 PM
SandyCarlson said…
It does take guts to do that kind of work.
November 17, 2009 at 8:56 PM
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