Maintaining safe and reliable roadways requires more than materials and machinery—it depends on planning, preparedness, and strong leadership. This article highlights the work of Kevin Lenox, a TxDOT … [Read more...] about Maintaining Roads and Keeping Workers Safe Is a Constant Effort
Worker Safety
ARDOT Honors the Memory of Fallen Workers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice to Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) held a memorial ceremony on October 8 to honor 92 employees who lost their lives while working on the state’s roads. Families, friends, and coworkers … [Read more...] about ARDOT Honors the Memory of Fallen Workers Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice to Arkansas
DelDOT Announces New Speed Camera in Work Zone on SR 1
The Delaware Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Delaware State Police, is implementing a new Electronic Speed Safety Program (ESSP) camera in the southbound State Route 1 work zone … [Read more...] about DelDOT Announces New Speed Camera in Work Zone on SR 1
CDOT Is Piloting Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuators to Enhance Safety for Road Crews
The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is piloting autonomous truck-mounted attenuators (ATMAs) to improve work zone safety for road crews. These self-driving crash cushion trucks follow … [Read more...] about CDOT Is Piloting Autonomous Truck-Mounted Attenuators to Enhance Safety for Road Crews
Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
Highway work zones are among the most dangerous environments for road workers, with thousands of fatalities and injuries occurring nationwide each year. To reduce risk, the Colorado Department of … [Read more...] about Self-Driving CDOT Crash Truck Protects Highway Workers
MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) held its first-ever statewide safety stand down to honor two construction contractors who recently lost their lives in work zones and to reaffirm the … [Read more...] about MnDOT Pauses Work for Statewide Safety Stand Down in Recognition of Two Recent Construction Zone Deaths