In a terrible twist, a construction worker trying to make Florida's Turnpike a safer road was killed Monday when a motorist ran into her. In the wake of the accident, Florida Highway Patrol troopers … [Read more...] about Undercover Troopers Monitor Construction Sites: Trooper Dressed as Construction Worker Clocks Drivers’ Speed
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Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
As winter gives way to spring and temperatures gradually rise, ITD crews make the transition from plowing snow and applying anti-icer to filling potholes, re-striping highways, repairing bridges and … [Read more...] about Help Keep Highway Construction Zones Safer for Everyone
Highway Construction Workers at High Risk, California Grant Program Reports
Highway construction workers face increased risk of workplace fatalities, according to a Students from Iowa, Tennessee, Oregon, Mississippi, Kentucky, West Virginia, Indiana and Montana have been … [Read more...] about Highway Construction Workers at High Risk, California Grant Program Reports
Commuters Surprised by I-75 Lane Closures: MDOT Expects the Painting of 26 Bridges to Be Done for Thursday’s Drive.
Three lanes of I-75 in each direction had been open to traffic during the work week while the project progressed, but Monday, traffic was forced into just two lanes in each direction, causing miles of … [Read more...] about Commuters Surprised by I-75 Lane Closures: MDOT Expects the Painting of 26 Bridges to Be Done for Thursday’s Drive.
How Long Should Repair Take?
What's a reasonable length of time to expect drivers to put up with closed lanes, milled surfaces with manholes sticking up, and the general inconvenience of repairing a street' After a few calls to … [Read more...] about How Long Should Repair Take?
ADOT Produced Work Zone Safety Commercials – Now Showing in Pima County
Because of current and upcoming construction projects on I-10 in Tucson, ADOT produced two work zone safety television commercials that will air on KOLD TV 13 in Pima County. Both commercials feature … [Read more...] about ADOT Produced Work Zone Safety Commercials – Now Showing in Pima County