National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15-19, but safety is our top priority of the State Department of Transportation all year long. In 2023, New York’s Automated Work Zone Speed Enforcement Program went into effect, focusing on speed violations within construction and maintenance zones along New York’s highways. The crews working on our highways are our families, our neighbors and our friends – working to keep New Yorkers moving.
The key message is for drivers to remain alert at all times. Avoid typical distractions like the use of your cell phone and please focus on your surroundings as it could be the difference between a safe journey or a crash resulting in damage, injury, and possibly the loss of life.
Sadly, recorded speeds have been excessive. We have zero tolerance for speeds at 20, 30 or 40+ miles per hour over the speed limit through work zones and ask motorists to please slow down.
We anticipate a very active construction season as we work to repair and enhance the state highway system in the Hudson Valley. We appreciate your patience in allowing us to do these critical jobs safely and effectively.
Your Community is Our Community. Let’s make 2024 a banner year for work zone safety.
Lance MacMillan, P.E.
Regional Director, Hudson Valley
New York State Department of Transportation
