LANSING, MI — MDOT reminds drivers to Respect the Zone on their daily drives. Road construction season is underway across mid-Michigan and there are no shortage of projects.
Last year, 16 people lost their lives in Michigan work zones, according to MDOT. The statistics also reveal more than 6,000 work zone crashes in 2024 across the state. How many of these tragedies could’ve been avoided with basic, focused driving?
Next week is National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW), and this year’s theme is, “Respect the zone so we all get home.”
All road agencies in Michigan, including the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), county road commissions and cities throughout the state, are working every day to fix our old roads and bridges. Drivers need to respect these workers by focusing, staying alert and remaining vigilant behind the wheel, according to MDOT.
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