In 2023, there was an average of three work zone crashes every day in Kansas. A “work zone” is an area of a street or highway with construction, maintenance or utility work. The Kansas Department of Transportation construction and maintenance workers face danger on a daily basis in their jobs. This is National Work Zone Awareness Week. A message from Highway Maintenance Supervisor at Kansas Department of Transportation, Mark Mestagh:
Seventy-three percent of the crashes in work zones happen during daylight hours and 90% happen in good weather. It simply comes down to paying attention. Put the phone down, slow down and make sure everyone, including you, get home safely.
