TxDOT campaign stresses safety along work zones

AUSTIN — Have you ever felt the blast of air from traffic on the side of a highway? The ceaseless noise, staggering winds and two-ton vehicles speeding just feet away can be terrifying for highway workers in work zones.

With the Texas population continuing to grow, more and more projects are popping up to address congestion and improve safety. Crews at these sites just want to get the job done and come home safe to their families.

But drivers are most often the people getting hurt in work zones. Last year 190 people were killed in work zones, and 77% were drivers ortheirpassengers.