Safety Tips for Motorists Traveling Through Construction Zones

Many construction workers are inquired or killed each year when working on roads. When driving through construction zones motorist must:

• Slow down early when approaching construction zones

• Be patient and obey signs and signal persons

• Merge well in advance when lanes are being funnelled down

• Avoid lane changes, give yourself extra following space and be ready to stop

• Do not speed up quickly when leaving construction zones

• Do not pass construction vehicles when their amber lights are flashing

• Plan ahead and expect delays

Safety Tips for Pedestrians Traveling Through Construction Zones

• It is very important to obey ALL work zone signs, workers and pavement markings

• Watch where you are going. Your primarily responsibility is to walk through the work zone as safely as you can

• Orange Work Zone Signs — these signs communicate to drivers and pedestrians where is going on and how to travel safely through the work zone. They can also indicate that a sidewalk is closed and that a detour must be taken

• Pavement Markings — painted or taped lines on the pavement separate car travel lanes and can also indicate pedestrian walking paths

• During construction, some sidewalks may be closed. Pedestrians may be required to move to the other side of the road or to a temporary pedestrian walkway

• Use designated pedestrian crosswalks and traffic lights to cross the street before reaching a construction zone and DO NOT cross in the middle of the road

• Pease DO NOT walk on the roadway beside the barriers

• Please be alert and aware of your surroundings when travelling near construction areas