May 25—Several construction projects around the St. Joseph area may cause some additional hazards for drivers this Memorial Day weekend.

As summer approaches, additional roadwork will be impacting high-traffic roads that drivers need to be aware of.

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Stef Manchen can be reached at stef.manchen@newspressnow.com.