Officials urge safe driving in work zones following accidents

by Fix MI State | Jun 28, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This article originally appeared in WILX. Read more here. Officials are asking people to slow down and pay attention, especially in construction zones. In 2023, Michigan work zones had 20 fatalities, 1,896 injuries, and 7,237 crashes. That’s according to a preliminary...

Michigan Department of Transportation urging carefulness and patience from drivers

by Fix MI State | Jun 13, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This article originally appeared in WILX. Read more here.  Whether it’s your daily commute to work, or a trip across the state, it’s hard to miss the construction on all those Michigan roads. The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) says the “Rebuilding...

Keeping people safe on both sides of the barrel: A new bill wants to keep people aware of work zone speeds

by Fix MI State | Jun 7, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This article originally appeared in FOX 47 News. Read more here.  Orange cones and signs are just about everywhere these days. A bill working itself out of the capitol may keep a closer eye on how fast you’re going through these construction zones. “Of the...

MDOT and Michigan State Police team up to promote construction worker safety

by Fix MI State | May 17, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This story originally appeared in 9 and 10 News. Read more here. “This is their office,” says Sgt. Ashley Miller with the Michigan State Police. “So every day they have to come in and they’re just hoping to make it home safe that day.” Construction season is here and...

Road safety advocates backing bill to allow speed cameras in work zones

by Fix MI State | Apr 26, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This article originally appeared in WSJM. Read more here.  Legislation that would allow speed cameras to be used in road construction zones around Michigan is moving forward in the state Legislature. A state Senate committee last month advanced the bill to the full...

Speakers address work being done to improve work zone safety

by Fix MI State | Apr 19, 2024 | Work Zone Safety

This story originally appeared in WNEM 5 News. Read more here.  Those making remarks at a National Work Zone Awareness Week event in mid-Michigan did more than raise awareness; they also spoke about actions they’re taking to make work zones safer. “We think we have...