TEEX has received a Susan Harwood grant from OSHA to provide free flagging and work zone traffic control training to Spanish-speaking highway workers in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and … [Read more...] about OSHA Funds Work Zone Safety Program for Spanish-Speaking Highway Workers
Construction Worker Hurt on Natcher Parkway
A construction worker was recently injured while loading piping on Natcher Parkway in Ohio County, Kentucky. The piping was struck by a passing vehicle which deflected and struck the employee in the … [Read more...] about Construction Worker Hurt on Natcher Parkway
Speed-enforcement Vans Detoured Off Illinois Tollway: State Police Reroute Photo Enforcement Vehicles to Expressways
Illinois State Police are discontinuing the use of photo enforcement vans on Illinois Tollway construction zones. The vans have been utilized by the Illinois Department of Transportation for four … [Read more...] about Speed-enforcement Vans Detoured Off Illinois Tollway: State Police Reroute Photo Enforcement Vehicles to Expressways
Consortium Issues Guidance for Safer Work Zones
The Roadway Safety Consortium issued guidelines under its Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) grant for state Department of Transportation (DOT) personnel, highway designers, construction … [Read more...] about Consortium Issues Guidance for Safer Work Zones
Police Say Drunken Driver Sped Through Natick Work Zone
Jose R. Flores, a Chelsea man, was arrested for speeding through a work zone and leading police on a brief chase. He was charged with multiple violations which include driving under the influence, … [Read more...] about Police Say Drunken Driver Sped Through Natick Work Zone
Construction Zone Speed Monitored
The local police in Oak Bay Province, Canada have been keeping a closer eye on speeding and distraction in construction zones for the safety of flaggers. The fine for those caught speeding is $96 for … [Read more...] about Construction Zone Speed Monitored