National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week

Updated: Tuesday, 07 Apr 2009, 11:58 AM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 07 Apr 2009, 11:58 AM EDT

WASHINGTON - The Federal Highway Administration is urging drivers to be cautious as part of National Work Zone Awareness Week .

In 2007, 835 fatalities occurred in work zones.

Officials expect to see an increase in construction projects due to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed by the President.

27 billion dollars in stimulus money is going toward highway and bridge repairs across the country.

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