The Martin County Sheriff’s Department says a highway construction worker was injured when a truck hit the paving equipment he was operating yesterday. Authorities are urging motorists to avoid Highway 550 in Martin County unless they absolutely need to travel there. Construction crews are milling and paving the narrow, curvy highway. If you do need to travel on Highway 550, you will encounter work area warning signs, a sheriff deputy, and a flagman controlling traffic. Please proceed safely and be patient.
