04/18/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/18/2024 14:33
If you've driven through a work zone, you've seen workers wearing hard hats and orange or yellow reflective vests. Those bright colors stand out and make it easier for motorists to see people working near travel lanes, building and maintaining Arizona's highway system.
On April 17 during National Work Zone Awareness Week, Go Orange Day is a day when anyone could wear orange to show their support for work zone safety. And ADOT employees showed up in all shades of orange not only to call attention to work zone safety issues, but also to remember and honor ADOT workers who have died on the job.
Although the week is drawing to a close, drivers should remember the following tips to help keep everyone safe: