{"id":46877,"date":"2015-03-22T10:00:43","date_gmt":"2015-03-22T14:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=46877"},"modified":"2015-03-22T10:00:43","modified_gmt":"2015-03-22T14:00:43","slug":"work-zone-awareness-week-brings-attention-to-safety-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2015\/03\/22\/work-zone-awareness-week-brings-attention-to-safety-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Zone Awareness Week Brings Attention to Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"

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News release from INDOT:<\/p>\n

Work Zone Awareness Week Brings Attention to Safety<\/strong>
\nWatch the Fort Wayne District’s social media next week for tips and prevention information<\/em><\/p>\n

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(March 20, 2015) – Governor Mike Pence is proclaiming March 23-27, 2015, as Work Zone Awareness Week in Indiana, which marks the ceremonial start to highway construction season and intends to draw awareness to motorist and worker safety. The theme for the 2015 campaign is “Expect the Unexpected.”<\/p>\n

INDOT is dedicated to continuously improving work zone safety for workers and motorists. Last year, 11 people were killed and more than 600 were injured in Indiana highway work zones. Most of these injuries and deaths are caused by rear-end collisions, following too closely or making improper lane changes.<\/p>\n

During Work Zone Awareness Week, follow INDOT Northeast on Facebook and Twitter for a variety of information dedicated to keeping motorists and workers safe in active work zones. A media event will be held on Tuesday to give reporters an up-close and personal experience in a work zone.<\/p>\n

More than $1.3 billion will be invested in construction projects to build and maintain Indiana’s highways in 2015. As INDOT increases its focus on preservation, drivers will continue to see work on existing state highway roads and bridges.<\/p>\n

INDOT’s goal is to maximize both the safety and mobility of motorists and workers while maintaining as much access as possible to businesses, residents and emergency services. Some local projects motorists should be aware of in the coming weeks include:<\/p>\n

Allen County<\/strong><\/p>\n