NEVADA WORK ZONE CRASHES Five-year period (2020-2024)
Total Work Zone Crashes 5,955
Fatal Work Zone Crashes 31
Percent of all Crashes 2.4%
CLARK COUNTY WORK ZONE CRASHES Five-year period (2020-2024)
Total Work Zone Crashes 5,157
Fatal Work Zone Crashes 22
Percent of all Crashes 3%
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – With major roadway improvements taking place across the region, the Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones, including during National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 20-24.
Drivers will see multiple road work zones as NDOT and partners invest in road improvements across southern Nevada. NDOT and partners place work zone signage, reduced speed limits, safety barriers, electronic radar speed signs, portable message signs, overhead lighting and more to enhance visibility and safety of road work zones.
“While entering a construction zone, expect delays, and avoid distractions,” said Nevada State Police Trooper Shawn Haggstrom. “Always remember that speeding in work zones doubles the penalties. So slow down, stay alert, and stay alive, Nevada!”
Motorists should be aware that fines can be doubled for speeding in marked work zones when workers are present.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility in work zones.
SAFE WORK ZONE DRIVING TIPS
· Plan ahead and give yourself time to reach your destination.
· Nevada law doubles the penalty for speeding, up to $1,000, in any marked road construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present.
· Always slow to posted work zone speed limits and slow for and obey construction signs and flaggers.
· Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance from cars ahead, traffic barriers, construction equipment and workers.
· Watch for and follow all warning, lane/ramp closure and construction detour signs, and be prepared to change lanes or merge as directed by road signs or flaggers.
· Always buckle up and do not drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or while sleepy or distracted.
· Continue to pay attention to work zone signs, even in areas of long-term road work.
· Don’t resume normal driving speed until you see roadway signs indicating it is safe to do so.
Current major NDOT roadway improvements in southern Nevada:
Current major RTC roadway improvements:
