WEST GARDINER - National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) will be observed from Monday, April 11th through Friday, April 15th, 2022. This year's theme is "Work Zones are a Sign to Slow Down." NWZAW has been observed for more than 20 years and was launched as a public awareness campaign to help people understand they play a role in keeping motorists and roadway workers safe.
On Monday, April 11th, MaineDOT, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine State Police, and Associated General Contractors of Maine will host a press conference at Maine Turnpike Authority's maintenance facility in West Gardiner with speakers highlighting the importance of driving safely in work zones.
As a reminder, motorists are encouraged to slow to posted speed limits, eliminate distractions while driving, and be watchful for roadway workers and their equipment.
WHO:
Peter Merfeld - Maine Turnpike Authority Chief Operations Officer
Brooke Glidden - MaineDOT Traffic Engineer
Sgt. Dan Hanson - Maine State Police
Matt Marks - Associated General Contractors of Maine
WHAT:
Interviews, information, and visuals about work zone safety (including police dash-cam footage)
WHERE:
Maine Turnpike Authority, West Gardiner Maintenance Facility
199 Lewiston Rd.
West Gardiner, Maine
WHEN:
Monday, April 11th
10:30 a.m.
ADDITIONAL MEDIA CONTACT:
Rebecca Grover - Maine Turnpike Authority
207-838-6795
rgrover@maineturnpike.com