Michigan Department of Transportation Honoring Those Killed in Work Zone Crashes

The Michigan Department of Transportation’s (MDOT) Clare Welcome Center will once again host the National Work Zone Memorial over the Fourth of July weekend. This traveling memorial, established in 2002 by the American Traffic Safety Services Foundation, honors the lives of over 1,600 individuals, including roadworkers, motorists, and public safety officials, who lost their lives in work zone crashes across the country. Standing at 7 feet tall and 20 feet wide, the memorial is sponsored by the association’s Michigan Chapter. With millions of Michiganders expected to travel during the holiday, MDOT urges drivers to exercise caution, especially around work zones, to prevent further tragedies. In 2023, Michigan work zones saw 20 fatalities, 1,896 injuries, and nearly 7,237 crashes.