Work Zone Awareness

Take the Pledge  

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By adding my name, I am making a personal commitment to drive with care in work zones across Maine. I pledge to slow down, stay alert, and respect the people working just feet from traffic. I recognize that my choices behind the wheel can save lives—and that a split-second decision can change lives forever, including my own.

National Work Zone Awareness Week - April 2027 (2026 Video Campaign)
National Work Zone Awareness Week marks the start of the spring construction season and reminds drivers to use extra caution in work zones. Each year, transportation agencies, contractors, law enforcement, and community partners join together to call attention to the risks created by speeding, distraction, and impatience in work zones. Work zones are dangerous places for everyone on the road. Most of the lives lost in work zone crashes are drivers or vehicle occupants, which is why responsible driving is at the heart of this campaign.

The 2026 national campaign theme was, “Safe Actions Save Lives,” and highlighted how simple choices—slowing down, staying alert, and following posted directions—can prevent serious crashes and help ensure every person, including roadway workers, makes it home safely. Throughout the week, organizations hosted events and outreach activities to keep work zone safety visible and memorable. Signature efforts included a national “Go Orange Day” where people wear orange to honor victims, social media campaigns using #NWZAW, and moments of silence for those killed in work zone incidents. 

 

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Maine Turnpike Worker Memorial​​

     

	Jeffrey Abbott		Wallace Danforth
	Glen Dunlap		Andre Ouellette