It’s no secret for the construction industry that work zones are inherently dangerous. Narrow lanes, shifting traffic patterns, heavy machinery, and distracted drivers all combine to create high-risk environments. Each year, countless injuries and fatalities occur in these areas, most of which are entirely preventable.
Have you ever sped through a work zone and thought, “They’re far enough away, 45 MPH isn’t too fast”?
We challenge you, the next time you’re behind the wheel, to really feel what different speeds mean, imagine standing just 5, 10, or 15 feet from a vehicle moving at 45 MPH. Now imagine being struck by it.
Sounds extreme? Maybe. But not unrealistic.
Work zones aren’t delays. They’re workplaces. For real people. Mothers. Fathers. Friends. Folks with bills to pay and kids to get home to, just like you. They’re not out there to make your day worse. They’re out there to make your drive smoother, your power more reliable, your city more connected.
When you see that dreaded orange sign, remember: that zone isn’t just in your way, it’s somebody’s office. Somebody’s mom or dad. Somebody’s kid. Maybe even somebody you know.
Let’s treat it like a school zone. With the same respect. With the same care.
Because speed is relative, until it isn’t…
Stand with us as we bring attention to work zone safety. Just look up. Slow down. Stay alert. Because everyone deserves to go home safely every day.
Lehman-Roberts is a wholly owned subsidiary of Granite Construction. Learn more at https://www.graniteconstruction.com/company/our-brands.
