The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is set to launch National Work Zone Awareness Week with a special event on Monday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in downtown Little Rock. Collaborating with the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation and various industry partners, ARDOT will unveil an exciting new project to enhance work zone safety.
Attendees can expect to see demonstrations of cutting-edge safety equipment, including green-light vehicles, Lane Blade devices, and Gator Getters. Furthermore, ARDOT’s Mobile Work Zone Memorial will be on display, serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of work zone safety.
National Work Zone Awareness Week, observed annually each spring, kicks off construction season by promoting safe driving practices in highway work zones nationwide. This year, the campaign will run from April 15 to April 19.
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has also shown her support by signing a state proclamation designating April 15 to April 19, 2024 as Work Zone Awareness Week in Arkansas. To mark the occasion, bridges and buildings in the central Arkansas area will be illuminated in orange, symbolizing solidarity for work zone safety.
Key industry partners, including the Arkansas Chapter of the American Traffic Safety Services Association, the Associated General Contractors of Arkansas, the Arkansas Asphalt Pavement Association, the Arkansas Good Roads Foundation, and the Federal Highway Administration, bolster ARDOT’s efforts.
The National Work Zone Awareness Week campaign, initially launched by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), underscores the collective commitment to prioritizing safety in work zones across the country.
Source: The Trucker
