National Work Zone Awareness Week: Safe Actions Save Lives Media Advisory
Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation issued a media advisory announcing a joint safety event on April 21, 2026, at the Harry R. Hanley Building in Springfield to observe National Work Zone Awareness Week. The event, themed 'Safe Actions Save Lives,' will bring together IDOT, Illinois State Police, industry associations, and labor unions to deliver a joint safety message aimed at reducing work zone crashes, injuries, and deaths. No new regulatory obligations or compliance requirements are established by this advisory.
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The Illinois Department of Transportation published a media advisory announcing a public safety event on April 21, 2026, as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week. The event will feature representatives from transportation agencies, law enforcement, construction industry associations, and labor unions delivering a joint message on work zone safety. No new regulations, compliance obligations, or enforcement actions are created by this advisory.
For transportation companies, trucking associations, and construction firms operating in Illinois, this advisory serves as a reminder of heightened enforcement and public attention around work zone safety during the upcoming construction season. While no new legal obligations are imposed, companies should ensure their drivers and workers are reminded of work zone safety protocols consistent with existing traffic laws and IDOT guidelines.
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*** Media Advisory ***
National Work Zone Awareness Week:
“Safe Actions Save Lives”
April 17, 2026
SPRINGFIELD – With another historic construction season ramping up, the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and their safety partners are sharing important details about local projects and tips for safely navigating work zones.
As part of National Work Zone Awareness Week, representatives from transportation, law enforcement, industry and labor will be hosting events throughout the country, reminding the public of this year’s theme: “Safe Actions Save Lives.” After the formal program, IDOT staff will be available for questions about the status of area projects. Frontline workers also will be on hand to discuss their personal experiences in work zones.
WHO:
IDOT District 6
Illinois State Police
Associated General Contractors of Illinois
LIUNA Local 477
City of Springfield
Sangamon County
Illinois Trucking Association
Mid-West Truckers Association
WHAT: Joint safety message to reduce the number of work zone crashes, injuries and deaths in Illinois.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 21
10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Harry R. Hanley Building parking lot, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Ill. If inclement weather, the event will move inside the building.
Paul Wappel
IDOT
- Paul.wappel@illinois.gov
- (217) 685-0082
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