In response to an alarming spike in work zone incidents, which include nearly 600 crashes and 31 fatalities across Colorado in 2024, the Colorado Department of Transportation has initiated a new speed … [Read more...] about CDOT Adds New Technology After a “Record-Breaking Year for Work Zone Fatalities.”
Work Zone Safety
When It Comes to Work Zone Safety: Ohio Gets Personal
On April 22, 2025, Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) roadway worker Andy Shively narrowly escaped death when a speeding vehicle missed him by just a few inches while he was working on I-75 in … [Read more...] about When It Comes to Work Zone Safety: Ohio Gets Personal
Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
Despite the crucial role that work zone configurations play in traffic safety, there is a limited understanding of work zone configuration from the perspective of construction area layout within urban … [Read more...] about Impact of the Construction Area Layout on Road Safety in Urban Work Zones
Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
An annual highway work zone safety survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and HCSS found that 60% of 600 surveyed highway contractors experienced at least one vehicle-related … [Read more...] about Annual AGC Survey Details Work Zone Safety Issues
Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
A new national study by the Associated General Contractors of America and HCSS reveals that motorists are nearly twice as likely to die in highway work zone crashes as construction workers. Based on a … [Read more...] about Motorists Are Almost Twice as Likely to Die in a Work Zone Crash as Construction Workers as Officials Push for Stronger Laws, More Enforcement
Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity
Work zones play a key role in road and highway maintenance but can lead to significant risks to both drivers and workers. Smart Work Zones (SWZs) have emerged as a potential solution, offering … [Read more...] about Towards Connected Smart Work Zones: Advancing Work Zone Management Through Improved Connectivity