Indiana and other states are observing National Work Zone Awareness Week. It marks the ceremonial start to highway construction season and aims to bring awareness to motorist and worker safety in highway work zones. The theme is “Safe work zones for all: Protect workers. Protect road users.” In 2019, nearly 30 people were killed in Indiana Department of Transportation work zone crashes, which was the highest loss of life in the last 15 years, according to a news release from INDOT. More than 1,100 INDOT construction projects are planned across the state this year with many projects already underway or beginning soon. So far in 2020, 37 people have been injured in INDOT work zone crashes. INDOT utilizes work zone signage, traffic alerts and social media to keep Hoosiers up to date on construction projects. Drivers can visit nextlevelroads.com to use an interactive online map to see projects that are happening around the state. Current work zones and real-time traffic conditions also are available on the INDOT Cars Program map. INDOT has activities planned across the state to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week. Monday was Work Zone Safety Training Day, and Wednesday was Go Orange for Safety Day.
Source: http://www.tribtown.com/2020/04/23/indiana_recognizing_national_work_zone_awareness_week/
The Tribune
4/22/2020