A nationwide survey of more than 700 highway construction contractors conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS examines current work zone crash risks and safety challenges. … [Read more...] about Highway Contractors Report Growing Dangers in Work Zones as Distracted Driving and Weak Enforcement Persist, Putting Motorists at Greater Risk
News Releases
New Castle County – Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95/Churchmans Marsh Work Zone
The Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), in partnership with the Delaware State Police, activated its Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) on northbound I-95 in the Churchmans Marsh work … [Read more...] about New Castle County – Electronic Speed Safety Program to Begin in I-95/Churchmans Marsh Work Zone
New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has released a series of work zone safety public service announcements (PSAs) as part of its Slow Down, Phone Down campaign. Featuring firsthand … [Read more...] about New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences From ARDOT’s Own Employees
State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez joined staff and family members to commemorate the 20th anniversary of highway worker Patrick Mapleson, who was killed … [Read more...] about State Department of Transportation Honors Fallen Highway Worker on 20th Anniversary of His Line-of-Duty Death on Long Island
NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins Next Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures Can Be Expected
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced the start of its annual statewide pothole repair campaign on March 16, 2026, aiming to address road damage caused by winter weather … [Read more...] about NJDOT Annual Statewide Pothole Repair Campaign Begins Next Week: Moving Operations and Daytime Lane Closures Can Be Expected
Fatalities and Injuries Trending Downward, New Analysis Shows
Between 2011 and 2023, the highway, street, and bridge construction sector saw a 15% decline in fatal injuries and a 46% reduction in non-fatal injuries and illnesses per 1,000 workers, contrasting … [Read more...] about Fatalities and Injuries Trending Downward, New Analysis Shows