Safety

CDOT and Lawrence Construction thank you for your cooperation in making the I-25 Trinidad project Construction Zone safe. Always remember—construction Zones are marked by cones, barrels, concrete barriers and lighted traffic signs—slow down, expect the unexpected and drive with extra caution.

Work Zone Safety With every construction zone comes equipment, workers and even daily changes in the road and alignment you may be traveling. As a result, it is critical that you do your part to make the cone zones safe. Lower speed limits, flaggers and police enforcement are all used to help keep work zones safe, but motorists still need to drive responsible to keep not only our workers safe, but yourself as well. Here are a few safe driving tips for traveling through cone zones. Remember, in Colorado, the fines are doubled for most infractions that occur in a work zone. By practicing these safe driving tips, you will help keep Colorado's cone zones safe: Expect the unexpected! (Normal speed limits may be reduced, traffic lanes may be changed, and people may be working on or near the road.) Slow down! (Speeding is one of the major causes of work zone crashes.) Don't tailgate! Keep a Safe Distance between You and the Car ahead of You. (The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear end collision, so leave two car lengths between you and the car in front of you.) Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and their equipment. Pay Attention to the Signs! (The warning signs are there to help you and other drivers move safely through the work zone. Observe the posted signs until you see the one that says you've left the work zone.) Obey Road Crew Flaggers! (The flagger knows what is best for moving traffic safely in the work zone. A flagger has the same authority as a regulatory sign, so you can be cited for disobeying his or her directions.) Stay Alert and Minimize Distractions! (Dedicate your full attention to the roadway and avoid changing radio stations or using cell phones while driving in a work zone. Keep Up with the Traffic Flow. (Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by merging as soon as possible. Don't drive right up to the lane closure and then try to barge in.) Schedule enough Time to Drive Safely and Check Radio, TV and Websites for Traffic Information. (Expect delays and leave early so you can reach your destination on time. Be Patient and Stay Calm. (Work zones aren't there to personally inconvenience you. Remember, the work zone crew members are working to improve the road and make your future drive better.) Read more: http://www.dot.state.co.us/conezone/

Move It! It's not just a good idea. It's the law. State law requires motorists involved in a minor accident on a divided highway to move their vehicles off the highway when: the vehicle is drivable no drugs or alcohol are involved and there are no injuries Once at a safe location, drivers can notify law enforcement and exchange information. Police and insurance companies will not penalize you for moving your car off the road.