The New York State Department of Transportation dedicated a bridge in Rensselaer County to the memory of Robert Bornt, a highway maintenance supervisor who was killed in a work zone crash in May 2025. … [Read more...] about NY Bridge Named for Worker Killed in Work Zone Crash
Work Zone Safety
The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
This research evaluated the effectiveness of nighttime construction lighting systems in improving worker visibility and safety while minimizing glare impacts on motorists in Nebraska work zones. The … [Read more...] about The Effect of Nighttime Lighting on Construction Workers’ Safety
ODOT Unveils New Vehicle-Mounted Boards to Grab Drivers’ Attention in Oklahoma Work Zones
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) are deploying vehicle-mounted digital message boards to combat distracted driving and improve work zone safety. … [Read more...] about ODOT Unveils New Vehicle-Mounted Boards to Grab Drivers’ Attention in Oklahoma Work Zones
Oklahoma Department of Transportation Rolls Out New Technology to Help Protect Highway Workers
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) are deploying digital message boards mounted on maintenance trucks to improve safety in work zones. The signs … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Department of Transportation Rolls Out New Technology to Help Protect Highway Workers
New Law Aims to Improve Safety in Active Construction, School Zones
Kansas’ new Senate Bill 366 prohibits drivers from using handheld mobile phones while operating vehicles in active road construction and school zones. Effective July 1, 2026, the law permits … [Read more...] about New Law Aims to Improve Safety in Active Construction, School Zones
State DOTs Expand Use of Work Zone Speed Cameras
The article describes the expanding use of automated camera technology by state departments of transportation to improve safety in highway work zones. It highlights recent developments in New York, … [Read more...] about State DOTs Expand Use of Work Zone Speed Cameras