Work Zone Safety
The task of driving requires your full attention.
Unlike normal road conditions, work zones involve large equipment, traffic pattern changes, lane closures, uneven pavement, variable speed limits, and – most importantly – workers. That’s a volatile environment. In a work zone, drivers must obey all traffic safety laws including the speed limit, drive absolutely distraction-free, adhere to all signage, and be on the lookout for highway workers.
Photo Credit: Virginia Department of Transportation
Join us in raising awareness and saving lives. Follow this link to get all of the information and tools needed to participate in Work Zone Safety Awareness Week: NWZAW.ORG
The VDOT Workers’ Memorial, constructed in 2004 with contributions from VDOT employees and citizens, is located at an overlook off I-64 on Afton Mountain.
These resources have useful information about work zone safety:
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
American Traffic Safety Services Association