Governor Mitch Daniels of Indiana state has signed Senate Bill 338 into law. Effective July 1, all traffic violations in highway work zones will carry steeper penalties, with fines to be reinvested in … [Read more...] about Governor Signs Work Zone Safety Bill into Law
Hammond Man Gets 7 Years for Hitting, Killing Valpo Road Worker
A Hammond man, Robert Anthony Shannon, was involved in a hit and run accident on I-80 last year which caused the death of a Valparaiso road worker, Christopher Jenkins. Shannon was charged with a … [Read more...] about Hammond Man Gets 7 Years for Hitting, Killing Valpo Road Worker
Enforcement Boosted in I-80 Work Zone After Truck Wrecks
In about one week’s time, several large trucks overturned in the same location at the I-80 work zone in Johnson County. It raised some concerns about the conditions of pavement edges. The DOT has … [Read more...] about Enforcement Boosted in I-80 Work Zone After Truck Wrecks
Caltrans Holds Memorial for Workers Killed on Duty
Caltrans held its 21st annual Highway Workers Memorial on Monday, April 15, in honor of workers killed on state highways. During the memorial, Caltrans officials asked drivers to "Slow for the Cone … [Read more...] about Caltrans Holds Memorial for Workers Killed on Duty
Pennsylvania Work Zone Pocket Guide for Municipalities & Utilities
This Pocket Guide was developed for use by persons involved in maintenance, construction, or utility work on or along Pennsylvania’s roadways. It has been developed as a handy reference for most … [Read more...] about Pennsylvania Work Zone Pocket Guide for Municipalities & Utilities
Traffic Management & Work Zone Power Workshop to Take Place in June
The National Work Zone Safety Information Clearinghouse will be holding a power workshop on work zone safety June 7-8 in conjunction with the International Bridge Conference in Pittsburgh. Workshop … [Read more...] about Traffic Management & Work Zone Power Workshop to Take Place in June