Work Zone Awareness
National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 17-21, 2023
Work Zone Safety Training Day - April 17
National kickoff event - April 18
Go Orange Day #NWZAW and #Orange4Safety - April 19
Social media storm #NWZAW and #WorkZoneSafety - April 20
Moment of Silence - April 21
Work zones play a critical role in the preservation and enhancement of our nation’s roadways. They separate construction and maintenance activities from traffic, providing a safe route for all road users (motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists) and a safe area for workers.
However, work zone-related changes in traffic patterns and rights of way, combined with the presence of workers, and the frequent movement of work vehicles may lead to crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Through National Work Zone Awareness Week, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and its partners hope to bring attention to the critical issue of road user and worker safety in and around work zones. It’s important for everyone to do their part to be safe.
Work Zone Facts:
For More Information and History on National Work Zone Awareness Week
Kids Activity Pages:
Billboard Contest:
Each year the SDDOT collaborates with AGC and area contractors to build and maintain South Dakota’s roads and bridges. And, together we also work very hard to keep drivers and workers safe! For several years, we have partnered with AGC to sponsor a work zone awareness billboard design contest in elementary schools across the state.
2022 Winners
Bridgewater/Emery – (Bridgewater/Emery Elementary)
Teacher: Mary Ernster and Student: Kenze Glover
Mitchell (Mitchell Christian School)
Teacher: Donna DeLine and Student: Brady Mentele
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Pierre – (Kennedy Elementary)
Teacher: Kristi Zarecky and Student: Tripp Barringer
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Sioux Falls (St. Lambert Elementary)
Teacher: Tammy Lauer and Students: Charlotte Cooper and Kalley Van Meveren
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Rapid City – St. Elizabeth Seton School
Teacher: Delaine Lutz and Student: Khloe Willits
News Article:
https://www.newscenter1.tv/st-elizabeth-seton-4th-grader-wins-work-zone-awareness-billboard-contest/
Hear from the SDDOT Crew!
(SDDOT Secretary Joel Junt and Division Directors, Craig Smith, Kellie Beck, and Mike Behm (R-L)
(SDDOT Division of Secretariat)
(SDDOT Materials and Surfacing)
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(SDDOT Road Design Office Pierre, and West River Offices)
(SDDOT Division of Finance, Management, Aeronautics, Rail, Transit)
(SDDOT Training Team)
(SDDOT Right of Way Office)
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(SDDOT Communications Team)
(SDDOT Derek Ferwerda)
(Mitchell Region Staff)
(Belle Fourche Office from left to right: Larry Cyr, Tige Thorman, Jim Dorfschmidt, Josh McBurnett, Bob Murray & Brenda Butler)
(Operations Support Office)