FHWA invites detailed proposals for the design, construction, and installation of a National Fallen Highway Workers Memorial. Proposals should demonstrate both a compelling design vision and a … [Read more...] about Public Notice: Design Challenge for National Memorial to Fallen Highway Workers in Work Zones
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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
2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week
This factsheet highlights the ongoing safety challenges and public risks associated with roadway work zones across the United States. The document presents recent national statistics on work zone … [Read more...] about 2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week
‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
The article recounts a solemn memorial held in Augusta, Maine, honoring two Maine Department of Transportation workers, James “Jimmy” Brown and Dwayne Campbell, who were killed in a January highway … [Read more...] about ‘Not Only With Tears, but With Action’: MaineDOT Honors Two Workers Killed on Duty
Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign
This article reports on a new safety campaign launched by Traffic Scotland in response to a rise in dangerous incidents involving vehicles entering active road work zones. It highlights how increasing … [Read more...] about Traffic Scotland Launches Roadworker Awareness Campaign