National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through highway work zones. The key message is for drivers to use extra caution in work zones. NWZAW will be held April 11-15 this year and will be hosted by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT). Learn all about this year's theme and schedule of events.|
The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) has been successful in spreading awareness for work zone safety across the country because of participation from organizations and individuals just like you. Hundreds of companies and individuals reach out to ATSSA on social media each year using #NWZAW. 

Everyone plays a role in work zone safety. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. Make plans now for the weeklong commemoration including:

• Work Zone Safety Training Day - April 11
• National kickoff event - April 12
• Go Orange Day - April 13
• Social media storm - April 14
• Moment of Silence - April 15