* Media Advisory *

SPRINGFIELD - 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 6 ​

Illinois State Police

Associated General Contractors of Illinois

LIUNA Local 477 ​

City of Springfield

Sangamon County

Illinois Trucking Association

Mid-West Truckers Association

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

WHEN: Tuesday, April 21

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 10:00 a.m.

WHERE: ​ Harry R. Hanley Building parking lot, 2300 S. Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Ill. ​ If inclement weather, the event will move inside the building.

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