Safety Tips

There are nearly 800 fatal and over 37,000 serious injury crashes in construction work zones every year. As congestion and delays continue to increase, the frustration level of drivers is rising. Please be patient! Our construction project is not intended as a personal inconvenience. We're making the community a better place to live and work. For everyone!

Following are some simple safety tips for driving in work zones.

• Stay Alert? Dedicate your full attention to the roadway.
• Pay close attention! Signs and work zone flaggers save lives.
• Turn on your headlights! Workers and other motorists must see you.
• Don't tailgate!
• Keep up with the traffic flow!
• Don't change lanes!
• Minimize distractions! Avoid changing radio stations and using cell phone while driving in the work zone.
• Expect the unexpected! Keep an eye out for workers and their equipment.
• Be patient! Remember the work zone crew members are working to improve your community.

Source: United States Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration