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Nationally, 85% of those killed in highway work zones are drivers and their passengers.

MDOT's Employee Memorial
Michigan Department of Transportation's permanent tribute to highway workers all over Michigan who lost their lives building our transportation systems.

Work Zone Safety Speed Limits

• Michigan's Give 'em a Brake Campaign to kick off during National Work Zone Awareness Week April 7-11
April 7, 2008 -- Michigan's Give 'em a Brake Safety Coalition today announced that its 2008 awareness campaign will begin during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 7-11.

• "Where workers present 45" - Frequently Asked Questions

• What Michigan's Tough Work Zone Laws Could Cost You
In Michigan's work zones, you risk more than a speeding ticket if you go too fast--you face tougher penalties than ever.

• 2000-2007 Michigan work zone crash statistics PDF icon

• What happens when you speed in a work zone?
Listen to the answer.

• Governor's Traffic Safety Advisory Commission

MDOT Work zone safety training
MDOT offers training, by request, in work zone design, inspection, implementation, and current best practices. To request training, please contact: Brian Zimmerman, Work Zone Technical Administrator, 517-242-7366.