CARSON CITY - The Nevada Department of Transportation and Nevada Highway Patrol are reminding motorists to drive safely in road work zones.
"There was one death and 1,015 crashes in Nevada work zones last year," Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Chuck Allen said.
"Whether it's slowing down, buckling up or generally focusing on the road, we all can help make it zero fatalities on the road for ourselves and our families by giving the road your undivided attention, particularly in road work zones. If you commit a traffic violation in a marked construction zone, you will be cited and the fines will be doubled."
"We're here to provide a safe and mobile transportation system, and we want to let drivers know about this summer's road projects and how to safely travel through them," NDOT Director Rudy Malfabon said.
Throughout the year, NDOT and partners work to keep drivers and road workers safe, using protective barriers, warning signs, lower speed limits, lane closures and flaggers in certain work zones. All possible construction work is also scheduled during nighttime and off-peak hours.
Nevada law doubles the penalty for speeding, up to $1,000, in any marked road construction or maintenance work zone when workers are present.
National Work Zone Awareness Week is sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration to bring attention to motorist and worker safety and mobility in work zones.
Updates on current road construction projects around the state are available by logging on to www.nvroads.com or calling "511" before driving.
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