ATLANTA â With Memorial Day unofficially marking the start of summer, an active summer construction season is coming up across Georgia, creating many work zones.
The Georgia Department of Transportation anticipates a busy construction season to include resurfacing and maintenance projects on interstates and state routes, as well as ongoing major projects such as the Transform 285/400 improvement project in metro Atlanta, the I-75/I-285 resurfacing project in Clayton County, the I-85 Widening project in Jackson County, and the I-16/I-75 Interchange Reconstruction projects in Macon-Bibb County.
With Work Zone Safety Awareness Week ending last month, Georgia DOT continually encourages motorists to adhere to safety messages, share them with family and friends, and avoid near misses in work zones. Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.
Apr 27th, 2021
From the Kenosha County Department of Public Works & Development Services:
With a new road construction season underway, Kenosha County urges drivers to slow down and pay attention in work zones.
The week of April 26-30, is Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, as designated by federal, state and local transportation agencies.
This year’s theme “Drive Safe. Work Safe. Save Lives.” is a fitting reminder to slow down and give construction crews a brake, said Kenosha County Executive Jim Kreuser.
“All of those orange barrels that we’re starting to see sprouting up along our roadways are a reminder that men and women are at work in these areas, and it’s our duty as drivers to do our part to keep them safe,” Kreuser said. “That means putting down the phones, slowing down to work zone speed limits, and keeping our eyes out to avoid dangerous situations.”
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Spring typically heralds the start of another season road construction.
As such, it’s worth reminding drivers that those working on road projects should be able to do their jobs safely, without worrying about the motorists passing by.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has proclaimed this to be Work Zone Safety Awareness Week, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be taking part in a nationwide campaign to spread awareness about safe driving as construction and maintenance activity increases.
“One thing that unites us all as highway workers and motorists is that we all want to make it home to our families,” WisDOT Secretary-designee Craig Thompson said. “Even the smallest distraction can lead to a tragedy on the highway, so we ask everyone to stay focused buckle up, phone down.”