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AAA Minneapolis offers Work Zone Safety Procedures and Tips
The club provides real time updates on 2015 construction season
MINNEAPOLIS,Minn.(MarchXX, 2015) – As
Minnesotans, we are all aware that the arrival of
warmertemperaturesalsomarksthe beginningof
Minnesota’sfifthseason;ConstructionSeason.Over
the comingmonthsthere will be massive projects
conductedonHwy. 100, I-494, and I-394 that will
bringwithit delays,closures,andreroutesformany
whotravel and live alongthese corridors.Whether
youare a resident,businessowner,ormotoristit’s
importantthatyou are educatedonthe lawsand
practice the tipsthat will ensure yoursafetyandthat
of those working inthese areas.
In 2013, there were more than 1,700 crashesand 8 fatalitiesinconstructionworkzonesonMinnesota
highways.Therefore,asavocal advocate fortrafficsafety,AAA Minneapolishascreatedalistof Work
Zone SafetyProceduresandDriverSafetyTipsthat all Minnesotansshouldadhere toastheytravel
duringthisconstructionseason. Atthe endof the day, safetyisimportantandAAA Minneapoliswill
remaina pivotal resource throughoutthisconstructionseasontoensure thatmotoristsunderstandthe
lawsand tipstheyshouldabide by.
Work Zone Safety Procedures
 Stay alert, especiallyat night.
 Fines may double for violations in work zones.
 Expect work zones to constantly change.Day to day, you could experience lane shifts,closures or moving
workers and vehicles.
 Never enter a road blocked with barriers or cones.
 Be patient. Expect delays,especiallyduring peak travel times.

2. Construction Zone Driver Safety Tips
 Plan Ahead - know where and when construction projects are taking place and plan ahead.Use a different
route or give yourselfplenty of extra time.
 Look for orange - work zones are marked with signs,cones,barriers,and other traffic control devices.Be
extra alert when in these areas.
 Don't make unnecessarylane changes
 Slow down! - Drivers speeding are one ofthe main causes ofwork zone crashes.The lanes oftravel will
constantlychange and can become narrower.Obey the posted speed limits,increase your following distance
and keep space around your vehicle. Be prepared to slow down by covering the brake when you are in difficult
situations.
 No Distractions - Stay off phones,pay attention to the road and the obstacles you will encounter through the
work zone. Now is not the time to turn the radio or talk with the passenger ofthe vehicle. Keep your eyes
focused on the road and no gawking atthe construction.
AAA Minneapolisis a membership organization serving morethan 205,000 membersin Hennepin
County.Theautomotiveand travelorganization iscommitted to enhancing thequality of life of its
membersand the communitiesit servesby providing productsand servicesrooted in sustainability,
innovation and leadership.AAA Minneapoliscontinuesto bean advocatefortrafficsafety through the
effortsof its MinneapolisAuto Club Foundation forSafety.Learn moreby visiting our AboutAAA
section,or find us on Facebook.
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