Safety Tips
Construction workers rebuilt the Springfield Interchange while hundreds of thousands of vehicles whizzed by each day and night. Because traffic patterns constantly change in a work zone, it's crucial that you pay close attention to detour signs. The interchange is much safer for motorists now that it's complete.
Did You Know?
- In 2006, there were 17 work zone fatalities and 1,098 injuries in Virginia.
- Merge as soon as possible. Motorists can help maintain traffic flow and posted speeds by moving to the appropriate lanes as soon as the first merge sign is visible.
- Areas where traffic is entering or leaving work zones are most dangerous because that's where drivers are jockeying for position.
- The most common crash in a highway work zone is the rear-end collision. Crashes in non-construction areas are more commonly angle or side-swiping crashes.
- Speeding in a work zone carries a $500 fine.
If you spot an unsafe condition, call the Highway Helpline: 1-800-367-ROAD.