*Media Advisory*

CARTERVILLE – 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 9
​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Illinois State Police
​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Associated General Contractors of Illinois
​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Laborers’ Local 773
​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Williamson County

WHAT: Joint safety message to reduce the number of work zone crashes, injuries and deaths in Illinois.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21
​​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10 a.m.

WHERE: Crab Orchard boat ramp (adjacent to Illinois 13) access off Greenbriar Road at 10364 Campground Drive, Carterville.

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