News Release: April 9, 2019
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week – Slow Down and Stay Alert
Brampton, ON. (Apr. 8, 2019) – National Work Zone Awareness Week runs from April 8-12. It’s an annual campaign that brings attention to work zone safety and highlights what all road users can do to ensure everyone’s safety while travelling through these areas.
The Region of Peel is committed to protecting crews that work on our roadways by providing safe working conditions as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act and by increasing awareness and promoting best practices for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.
“Spring clean-up and road work is underway across Peel as crews transition from winter road maintenance to seasonal road operations and construction,” says Gary Kocialek, Director of Transportation at the Region of Peel. “Work zone safety is a priority – by promoting National Work Zone Awareness Week, we help empower all road users to make safer choices and highlight the importance of navigating safely through work zones so that we all get home safely each day.”
Work zones include areas where road construction, maintenance or utility activities takes place. By following the tips listed below, all road users can stay safe and help protect crews working in these areas:
- Plan ahead – Before setting out on the road, research your route to avoid work zones where possible and use any detours that are available.
- Stay focused – Keep your eyes on the road and avoid all distractions such as cellphones and eating.
- Slow down and keep your distance – Lane closures, reduced speeds and traffic pattern shifts are common in work zones. Be alert and expect the unexpected.
- Obey all signs – Be aware of all signage throughout work zones as they provide important information that warns drivers of approaching road conditions and disruptions.
- Protect workers – Slow down as you approach workers, give them room to work and be prepared to stop.
For more information about National Work Zone Awareness Week, please visit the Federal Motor Carrier Safety website.
Media Contacts
Gloria Leonardis
Communications Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800, ext. 4667
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
