Maryland State Police are investigating the hit-and-run accident that killed a contract highway worker, Ghassen A. "Gus" Sabra. The preliminary police investigation indicates that Sabra had been … [Read more...] about Highway Worker Killed in Hit, Run
Road Construction Zones to Become More Hazardous Than Ever
While federal stimulus funds have made it possible for more highway construction projects, it brought more potential hazards. 767 people were injured in 1278 work zone collisions in 2009, which … [Read more...] about Road Construction Zones to Become More Hazardous Than Ever
Highway Worker Killed in Late-Night Hit-and-Run in Maryland
Highway worker Ghassen Sabra was killed by a hit-and-run tractor-trailer while working on a dark highway past midnight. This was the first death of a highway worker in Maryland since 2006. The odd … [Read more...] about Highway Worker Killed in Late-Night Hit-and-Run in Maryland
On the Road: Construction Zones Now Covered by Highway Traffic Act
To ensure the safety of both workers and the drivers through construction zones, the Ministry of Transportation in Canada amended the Highway Traffic Act to include the speeding law in construction … [Read more...] about On the Road: Construction Zones Now Covered by Highway Traffic Act
DOT Worker Killed on I-40
A State Department of Transportation worker was killed and another was injured while working on the interstate near Warsaw, North Carolina. This is the first time since 2008 that a DOT worker died in … [Read more...] about DOT Worker Killed on I-40
Trail Users Advised to Stay out of Construction Zones
There are some construction projects on the trails near lakes in Anchorage, Alaska. The city is experiencing problem with walkers and cyclists ignoring signs and entering closed areas, which not only … [Read more...] about Trail Users Advised to Stay out of Construction Zones