CDOT safety project at Hanging Lake Tunnel begins on Monday

SLOW FOR THE CONE ZONE

The following tips provided by the Colorado Department of Transportation are to help you stay safe while traveling through maintenance and construction work zones.

• Do not speed in work zones and obey the posted speed limits.

• Stay Alert expect the unexpected

• Watch for workers, drive with caution

• Don’t change lanes unnecessarily

• Avoid using mobile devices such as phones while driving in work zones

• Turn on headlights so that workers and other drivers can see you

• Be especially alert at night while driving in work zones

• Expect delays, especially during peak travel times

• Allow ample space between you and the car in front of you

• Anticipate lane shifts and merge when directed to do so

• Be patient

via:: Post Independent