Various transportation departments and agencies across the United States are actively promoting National Work Zone Awareness Week, emphasizing the importance of safe driving in work zones to prevent accidents and ensure the safety of both workers and motorists. Initiatives include urging drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and give space to road crews. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), New York City Department of Transportation (NYC_DOT), and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) are among the entities actively participating in raising awareness for work zone safety.
We wear orange to show our support for work zone safety. If you see crews working on the road, slow down and pay attention. #NWZAW https://t.co/AJ58fU7ZJM
This is what speeding through the I-17 Improvement Project work zone looks like. Still think the rules don’t apply to you? Slow down so everyone gets home safely. #NWZAW @aashtospeaks https://t.co/FLFOQ8lFwv
🦺This week is National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week. 🦺 #MassDOT @MassRMV Registrar Ogilvie joined AAA Northeast and the @MassStatePolice to remind drivers that construction season is underway and to slow down when approaching work zones. #NWZAW2024 https://t.co/Kb6ydC9n1a
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Washington State Department of Transportation is putting faces to the stories of workers who have been seriously hurt on the job as part of a campaign to warn drivers about work zone dangers: https://t.co/UN0S4HjWXW
As we close out #GoOrangeDay, here's some of the Communications team that tells the story of our workers on the roads & shares the importance of Work Zone safety each day. Also, they're pretty great people too!🧡#Orange4Safety Remember: 🦥Slow down 🚧Move over 📵No distractions https://t.co/zJpp9vhGh8 https://t.co/35zdQUZDg0
TxDOT encourages safe driving for National Workzone Awareness Week https://t.co/m10fbqwn5Y
ADOT employees are wearing orange on #GoOrangeDay to show support for work zone safety. Everyone — drivers and workers — plays an important part in reducing work zone crashes and fatalities. Slow down, minimize distractions and stay alert so we all can get home. #NWZAW https://t.co/IWKqw2u5gS
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Washington State Department of Transportation is putting faces to the stories of workers who have been seriously hurt on the job as part of a campaign to warn drivers about work zone dangers. https://t.co/UN0S4HjWXW
It’s #GoOrangeDay! Some of our WSDOT team is wearing orange to support our crews out in the field, are you? Slowing down and moving over helps keep you and our crew safe👷♂️#WorkZoneSafety #WZAW https://t.co/8t43QyeBiU https://t.co/Srop2lX6wh
These are your signs – to take extra caution when you travel through active work zones like the I-10 Broadway Curve Improvement Project area. For #NationalWork ZoneAwarenessWeek, keep construction crews in mind and drive safely. #StayAheadOfTheCurve at https://t.co/9RToV9jv5l https://t.co/1VMwl1VMJh
When we Go Orange for National Work Zone Awareness Week, we GO ORANGE.🧡 Shining our brightest orange lights on the @wsdot_520 bridge this week. @aashtospeaks #Orange4Safety #NWZAW #GoOrangeDay #WorkZoneSafety https://t.co/IvJFusLuh4
We all have a role in keeping workers safe on our roads. Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever. https://t.co/INgrXTfGKr
National Go Orange Day honors the heroes working on our state’s transportation system. Road crews are spouses, parents and siblings – and all deserve to go home at the end of their shift. Please wear orange today for awareness of @WSDOT and all road crews. #Orange4Safety #NWZAW https://t.co/DM4WJikaA1
The horrific tragedy that killed six roadway workers in Baltimore, in March 2023 shows the importance of driving responsibly when approaching work zones. https://t.co/CUks5LJVH8
We’re LIVE! Join us as we recognize National Work Zone Awareness Week and call on all New Yorkers to slow down and protect the safety of road crews. https://t.co/mwjLdXy4h1
It's Go Orange Day!🧡 During National Work Zone Awareness Week, Go Orange Day is especially important to the families and friends of victims who have lost their lives in work zones. Wear orange to show your support for #WorkZoneSafety Show us your ORANGE! #Orange4Safety #NWZAW https://t.co/eKlnv5P9Q2
Roadway safety is everyone’s responsibility. Follow these tips to help keep work zones safe: ➡️ Follow posted speed limit ➡️ Avoid distractions ➡️ Watch for signs/flaggers ➡️ Keep safe distance from other vehicles More tips, info: https://t.co/q7VhWtNTsR #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety https://t.co/FnJJ15CJcE
I wore orange today (along with my traffic cone earrings🤩) to honor all the construction workers who work hard to maintain our roadways. Construction season can be rough, but our roads would be in shambles without the efforts of these men and women!👷♀️👷😌🧡#WorkZoneAwarenessWeek https://t.co/790fokAfUH
"Go Orange" Day in support of our construction workers. Here's a friendly reminder to use caution, slow down & stay alert when driving through work zones. #NWZAW 🚧👷 @CBSPhiladelphia @USDOTFHWA https://t.co/qwHqaecsyI
We're going ORANGE tomorrow for National Work Zone Awareness Week & Go Orange Day! Let's bring awareness to Work Zone safety. #NWZAW #Orange4Safety Show your support and show us your orange! #GoOrangeDay 🧡🧡 https://t.co/3rNNRiHXMU
As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Department of Transportation dedicated a memorial to those we've lost in service to the people of Montana. I was grateful to attend to help spread awareness about the importance of safety for workers and drivers in work zones. https://t.co/ORNmTdeK7x
Join us tomorrow wearing ORANGE to show your support for #WorkZoneSafety. Go Orange Day is especially important to families, friends and coworkers of victims who have lost their lives in work zones. 🧡👷 👷♀️🧡 Share those pics w/ hashtags #NWZAW and #Orange4Safety! @wsdot_sw https://t.co/6QWjkexB2a
This National Work Zone Awareness Week, let's all take a moment to remember the importance of driving safely through work zones. Slow down, stay focused, and be mindful of the workers on the road. Let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone. 🚧🚦 https://t.co/kiDBwCCqFD
During National Work Zone Awareness Week, we’re reminding motorists to: 🚧Pay attention and observe the posted signs. 🚧Stay alert and minimize distractions. 🚧Slow down. 🚧Merge safely. 🚧Don’t tailgate. MORE: https://t.co/jMW7k60Gby https://t.co/tQkF0AzRgN
Happy #NationalWorkZoneSafetyWeek!👷♀️👷♂️ Work zones are temporary. Actions behind the wheel can last forever. Let's slow down, pay attention, and ensure everyone makes it home safely. Your actions behind the wheel matter.🚧📵 https://t.co/79KLhOJ6D5
National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15–19, #ATCEMS asks motorists to make driving safely a priority when passing through active work zones. According to TxDOT, in 2023, >26,000 traffic crashes occurred in work zones in Texas, resulting in 190 deaths & 803 serious injuries. https://t.co/sFz47My13u
Drivers reminded to keep safety top of mind amid National Work Zone Awareness Week https://t.co/XNPUfnwfWF
This week is National Work Zone Awareness Week! The annual safety campaign is aimed at encouraging safe driving through highway work zones and reducing fatal work zone crashes. https://t.co/WwIowTgFkA
A campaign to improve safety in work zones started today. #trucking #truckers #FMCSA #Landlinemedia https://t.co/TJgGXotG3u https://t.co/rYGLxB5Nxy
When you see our crews out there, make sure to slow down in their work zone and give them plenty of space! This is National Work Zone Awareness Week #NWZAW Remember: ↔️Leave extra space, give them room 🦥Slow down 📵Put away distractions while driving https://t.co/P0yiVJSc6B
DPS helped @TxDOT kickoff #NationalWorkZoneAwarenessWeek, reminding drivers to stay alert & heed work zone speed limits. Traffic in construction areas can be frustrating—but those few extra minutes will keep you, loved ones, roadside workers & other motorists safe.… https://t.co/SmVuRBVqdb
Southbound FDR kicked off National Work Zone Awareness Week with a new attenuator. #NWZAW #WorkZoneSafety Our crews work hard to keep New Yorkers safe, and they deserve the same in return. When passing a work zone: slow down, keep your distance, and use extra caution. https://t.co/AKGFZP1kIM
Building Arizona highways requires ADOT crews to work near traffic, and it can come with safety risks when motorists speed through work zones. During Work Zone Awareness Week, ADOT is calling on motorists to be alert so everyone can get home safely. MORE: https://t.co/jqHQ8X2F3p https://t.co/yvMZPVpN4d
Good morning traffic fam! Nothing major blocking the roadways! Today starts National Work Zone Awareness Week #NWZAW Let’s have a safe week on the roads by slowing down, moving over and no distractions while driving! Follow along with our Incident Response driver this morning!⬇️ https://t.co/32lNfmKVEg https://t.co/SVlEI8jK07
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week. TxDOT is hosting a press conferece this morning to urge drivers to make safer choices on the road. https://t.co/AzTnuUqTAe