Excellent Workzone Safety Tips Come from Iowa DOT Engineer

“After a crash, motorists often say they never saw any work zone signs warning them of the zone,” says Steve J. Gent, P.E., traffic and safety engineer, Iowa Department of Transportation. “Some of our shops have placed a single orange cone next to the sign, on the shoulder. A cone gets people’s attention as it indicates a lane shift.” Gent’s suggestions were among a number of work zone safety tips that have come in for the Workzone Safety Tip Contest that Public Works Online sponsored to celebrate Workzone Safety Week.