[VIDEO] Highway Work Zone Safety Awareness: Take Time, Stay in Control

In a survey of 800+ U.S. road building construction firms, 39% had experienced a vehicle crash into their work zone in the past year. This video includes survey results plus encourages drivers to take time to stay in control of their vehicles.

Jun 13, 2016

In a survey conducted by AGC of America of over 800 road building firms across the country, 39% indicated they had experienced a vehicle crash into their work zone in the past year. This video includes survey results plus encourages drivers to take time to stay in control of their vehicles.

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