PLATTSBURGH -- The 2008 road-construction season is under way.

Motorists should be alert to work-zone speed limits. Fines are doubled for speeding in work zones.

Drivers are asked to use caution in work zones to protect the occupants of cars and the highway workers.

Here's a look at some of the major road work being done around the North Country:

CLINTON COUNTY

Silver Lake Road Bridge, Saranac: Construction has begun for the rehabilitation of the bridge adjacent to Route 3. One-lane traffic will be maintained throughout construction. Completion is Nov. 1.

Woods Falls Road, Altona: Paving continues from Route 11 to Irona Road. Expect delays.

Route 22, Plattsburgh and Beekmantown: A major reconstruction project is taking place between Route 374 and Haynes Road intersection. Any disruptions in traffic will be controlled by flaggers and signs. Minor delays. Completion is November.

Interstate 87, Chazy and Champlain: Resurfacing project, including some guardrail replacement, is taking place between exits 41 and 42. There may be daily lane closures, with minor delays during working hours. Completion is November.

Interstate 87, Plattsburgh: Mowing of rights-of-way, cutting trees and other maintenance work between Exit 37 to 38. Minor delays.

Route 374, Dannemora: Drainage improvements from the village to Garden Way (road). Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times and will be controlled by flaggers. Expect delays.

Route 9N, Keeseville to AuSable Forks: Mowing being done. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times. Allow for delays.

Route 11, Altona and Ellenburg and Mooers to the county line: Pavement repairs and other construction activities will be taking place from Candlelight Road to Bombard Road. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times and will be controlled by flaggers and pilot vehicles. Use alternate routes when possible. Expect delays.

Route 22, Peru and Keeseville: Mowing being done. Minor delays during working hours.

Route 442, Peru: Maintenance activities being done in the hamlet. Traffic will be reduced to one lane at times and will be controlled by flaggers. Use alternate routes when possible.