Roadwork by Richard Bachman

The story follows Bart Dawes, a man whose life unravels when he learns that his home and workplace are slated for demolition to make way for a new highway extension. Struggling with the recent loss of his son and the disintegration of his marriage, Bart becomes increasingly desperate and unhinged. As he resists the inevitable changes imposed by the construction project, his actions escalate from passive resistance to violent rebellion, reflecting his inner turmoil and inability to cope with the relentless march of progress and personal loss.