Two workers from the Maine Department of Transportation were killed and a third was injured after a crash in a construction zone on Interstate 95 in Waterville, Maine. According to Maine State Police, … [Read more...] about Two MaineDOT Workers Killed in I-95 Construction Zone Crash in Waterville
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Arkansas Work Zone Cameras See Handheld Device Use
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), a division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, has introduced new work zone camera technology capable of detecting drivers using handheld devices such as … [Read more...] about Arkansas Work Zone Cameras See Handheld Device Use
Arkansas to Use Cameras in Work Zones to Detect Handheld Phone Use
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), in partnership with the Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), is introducing new work zone camera technology to detect drivers using handheld mobile devices … [Read more...] about Arkansas to Use Cameras in Work Zones to Detect Handheld Phone Use
IN-PERSON TRAINING: Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) contribute disproportionately to serious work zone crashes, and understanding their operational needs is critical for designing and managing safer work zones. This … [Read more...] about IN-PERSON TRAINING: Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety in Work Zones
WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing
As part of its Quick Hits series, this article reports that 23 vehicles have crashed into road closure gates since 2020, with incidents increasing during recent winters, according to the Wyoming … [Read more...] about WYDOT Says Cars Crashing Into Highway Closure Gates Are Increasing
FDOT’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge Highlights Connected and Digital Technologies for Work Zone Safety
The Florida Department of Transportation’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge, held in Orlando alongside an Associated Contractors of America Florida event, showcased emerging technologies designed to improve … [Read more...] about FDOT’s 2025 SWIFTT Challenge Highlights Connected and Digital Technologies for Work Zone Safety