National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW will be held April 17-21.
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an event that takes place across the United States, with partnerships between state departments of transportation (DOT), national road safety organizations, government agencies, private companies and individuals.
Everyone plays a role in work zone safety. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. The 2023 weeklong commemoration includes:
- Work Zone Safety Training Day - April 17
- National kickoff event - April 18
- Go Orange Day - April 19
- Social media storm - April 20
- Moment of Silence - April 21
To learn more about
- The history of NWZAW click here
- The WI DOT highlights click here
