There are over 4,500 work zone crashes each year in Illinois. Many result in life-threatening injuries and death for workers, first responders, the drivers and their passengers, and even innocent … [Read more...] about Work Zone Safety – Breaking News: It’s Life or Death Illinois – IDOT
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MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers During Worker Memorial Day
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) honors the men and women who have been killed or injured while working on state roadways during Worker Memorial Day on Thursday, April 28. Since … [Read more...] about MnDOT Honors Fallen Transportation Workers During Worker Memorial Day
Caltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at Memorial
Caltrans’ 32nd Annual Workers Memorial was held to remember and honor the 189 workers who have died since 1921 while building and maintaining California’s transportation system. The memorial also … [Read more...] about Caltrans Honors 189 Fallen Highway Workers at Memorial
SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers
Officials with the South Carolina Department of Transportation held a ceremony honoring the life of one of their own. Charles Kennedy was struck and killed by a distracted driver on June 10, 2021. … [Read more...] about SC Dept. of Transportation Honors Fallen SCDOT Workers
‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job
Caltrans hopes to send drivers a powerful message that catches their attention: ‘Please slow for the cone zone.’ The slogan is part of its annual memorial to Caltrans workers that have been killed on … [Read more...] about ‘Slow for the Cone Zone’: Slogan Hopes to Slow Drivers While Honoring Caltrans Workers Killed on the Job
Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force Launches MI Work Zones Pledge
In an effort to improve work safety zones, the Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force recently launched the Protect MI Work Zones pledge has launched a safety initiative using social media and other … [Read more...] about Michigan Work Zone Safety Task Force Launches MI Work Zones Pledge