Located in the cities of Warren and Sterling Heights, Macomb County, Innovate Mound will reconstruct Mound Road between 11 Mile Road and M-59. Please share this information with your network and contact us with any thoughts, ideas, questions, or concerns.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week!
April 11-15, 2022
2022’s National Work Zone Awareness Week theme is:
“Work zones are a sign to slow down.”
This theme reminds everyone to drive slowly and carefully when approaching and passing through work zones.
Between state, county, and local projects, there will be hundreds of work zones throughout Macomb County this year. “Our team works closely with local contractors and engineers to build some of the safest and most efficient roads in Michigan,” said the Macomb County Department of Roads Director Bryan Santo. “With the support of the motoring public, our goal is to fix Macomb County’s roads and bridges while keeping our work zones as safe as possible.”
Road crews perform essential work to keep our roads safe and it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure we all get home safely. Drivers are strongly encouraged to practice these driving tips:
Plan ahead
Expect delays, plan for them, and leave early to reach your destination on time. When you can, avoid work zones altogether by using alternate routes.
Obey crews and road signs
When approaching a work zone, watch for cones, barrels, signs, large vehicles, or workers in bright-colored vests to warn you and direct you where to go.
Slow down
Expect delays, plan for them, and leave early to reach your destination on time. When you can, avoid work zones altogether by using alternate routes.
Move over
Most state move-over laws apply when passing work crews and official vehicles parked on the shoulder with flashing warning lights.
Avoid distractions
Keep your eyes on the road and off your phone at all times.
Watch for sudden stops
Don’t make sudden lane changes in front of trucks that are trying to slow down.
Macomb County leaders held a press conference on-site at Mound Road in preparation of National Work Zone Awareness Week.
Pictured here is Leo Ciavatta, the Maintenance Superintendent for Macomb County Department of Roads, and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel.