With the highway construction season on the horizon, New York State Transportation Commissioner Joseph H. Boardman reminds New York's highway users of the importance of slowing down and driving cautiously in work-zones. Commissioner Boardman stresses the importance of adhering to the lower posted speed limits and exercising common sense when driving in work-zones.
Appropriate signage is posted well in advance of all construction and maintenance projects.
DOT's commitment to safety is evidenced by the declining rate of serious accidents on highway projects for more than five years, in spite of the increased number of projects and increased traffic volumes. The Department is continuing the comprehensive motorist alert strategy of enhanced safety features in work zones. This initiative expands the use of many safety features piloted in trials statewide last construction season. Statistics show that most work-zone fatalities are to motorists, not to workers. The New York State Department of Transportation is proactively stressing safety.