April 10, 2023 - Harrisburg, PA
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) hosted an event urging motorists to slow down and pay attention in work zones ahead of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). The week, which runs April 17-21, is designated to encourage safe driving through work zones. The theme of this year's NWZAW is "You play a role in work zone safety. Work with us.""Safety is PennDOT's most important priority," said PennDOT Executive Deputy Secretary Cheryl Moon-Sirianni. "We implement many safety measures in our work zones, for the safety of both our workers and motorists, but we need drivers to work with us to ensure work zones are safe for everyone. Slow down and never drive distracted, especially in work zones where roadway conditions can change every day. Only by working together can we keep everyone safe."The PennDOT and PA Turnpike worker memorials were on display during the event to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives while improving and maintaining Pennsylvania's infrastructure. Since 1970, PennDOT has lost 90 workers in the line of duty. The PA Turnpike has lost 45 workers since 1940.Speakers Include:Mark Compton, Chief Executive Officer, PA TurnpikeCheryl Moon-Sirianni, Executive Deputy Secretary, PennDOTMajor Robert Krol, Director, Bureau of Patrol, PSPRobert Latham, Executive Vice President, APC
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