Before You Go
Prior to traveling in work zones you should KNOW YOUR FACTS! Do your research and know what to expect, where they are located and how you are expected to drive through these work spaces.
- Before leaving, get the latest information on traffic and road conditions by calling 511, VDOT’s 24-hour interactive telephone service. Or sign up to receive personalized traffic alerts by e-mail or text messages, at www.511virginia.org. Motorists can also see real time traffic camera images at www.trafficland.com.
- Find out about ongoing road construction.
Public Outreach and Education
VDOT and its partners are available to educate students on the challenges of driving in work zones and encourage safe driving habits.
2011 Poster Contest - Life Behind the Cones and Barrels
This year's National Work Zone Awareness Week provided Virginia students -- from kindergarten through grade six -- with the opportunity to participate in a poster contest sponsored by the American Traffic Safety Services Association.
Staying Safe: Exploring Virginia's Roadways
Geared for 10 to 12-year-olds, this publication is designed to help pre-teens be responsible and knowledgeable road users by teaching them about Virginia's roadways including work zones. To order, send an e-mail to Joan.Morris@vdot.virginia.gov or call 703-383-2465.
Adventures in Driving: Survive the Ride
This publication 
(PDF 1.7 MB) is designed to help teenagers make the transition from passengers to safe drivers.The guide is aimed at reducing the high crash and fatality rate in this age group. See page 7 for how to travel through a work zone safely.
Stay in the Picture Classroom
The Stay in the Picture Classroom has a poster you can download, and a Teacher's Guide (PDF, 546 KB) for resources, information and activities for work zone awareness. Download a Stay in the Picture (PDF 1.65 MB) brochure.
Videos
The following are links to work zone safety videos which may be used for safety talks or meetings.
A Sudden Change in Plans
Watch (7:40, WMV, 6.5 MB) Read Transcript (PDF, 109 KB)
On YouTube 
View the 2010 Work Zone Safety Playlist
