SDDOT Partners With AGC and Area Contractors to Engage Youth and Families in Work Zone Awareness

To help raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving in work zones, the Associated General Contractors of South Dakota (AGC) and the South Dakota Department of Transportation (SDDOT) recently announced the winners for the annual work zone awareness billboard campaign. The national award-winning billboard campaign, which is coordinated by AGC, gives 4^th grade students the opportunity to create art designs to compete for a coveted billboard spot. While the billboard contest is a fun way to engage with young people about safety and construction-related careers, AGC and SDDOT reiterate the importance of the message that all motorists slow down, put down the phone or other items of distraction, and be aware of workers and equipment when driving through work zones this summer.