Fort Myer’s Intersection Reconstruction Project at Georgia Avenue and Randolph Road was front and center Thursday, April 2, as Maryland State Highway Administration held a press conference at the job site to raise awareness about work zone safety. 
The event was covered by several local media sources including:
- The Washington Post: “Maryland launches busy road work season”
- Gazette.net: “Caution urged for drivers in work areas”
- Montgomery County Media: “Work zone crashes on the rise”
- WUSA9: “April declared work zone safety month”
As we pack away snow removal equipment and Spring brings celebrations of warmth and activity, road construction projects come back in full swing. Along with more work comes more risky exposure of our workers to the driving public. With hundreds of maintenance and construction projects already underway, and work zone-related crashes on the rise, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan declared April as Work Zone Safety Awareness Month. Safety partners, including Fort Myer Construction, are emphasizing that roadway work zone safety is everyone’s business and drivers should be aware when orange is there. More than the color of barrels and cones, orange represents protecting people: drivers, passengers and workers.
Fort Myer Acknowledged at National Safety Event Kick-off Hosted by VDOT
Fort Myer Construction was among those recognized for exceptionally safe work at the National Kick-Off Event for Work Zone Awareness Week on Tuesday, March 24, hosted by Virginia Department of Transportation.
The event is traditionally held at the beginning of the year’s construction season. This year’s motto – Expect the Unexpected – emphasizes the fact that each of us – whether motorist, pedestrian, or worker – all play a role in reducing the number of accidents and inuries by exercising caution in roadway work zones.
Safety is paramount at Fort Myer Construction. We continually work to help spread the message about extra caution needed around work zones. Browse our site to learn more about Fort Myer Construction projects and our safety department.
