NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK

#NWZAW #Orange4Safety

Join us in 2025: April 21-25,
hosted by North Carolina DOT!

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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 is April 21-25, hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Learn all about the 2025 theme and poster, find the schedule of events, access event and promo guides, and more.

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NWZAW HISTORY

Learn more about the history of NWZAW, including previous kickoff event host states, themes, posters and more.

HISTORY

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CONTACT

Have questions about NWZAW or want to submit an event to be posted? We'd love to hear from you.

ATSS Foundation

ABOUT THE ATSS FOUNDATION

The American Traffic Safety Services (ATSS) Foundation is a nonprofit that supports the loved ones of those impacted by work zone incidents. The organization's core purpose to spread awareness for work zone safety aligns with the mission of NWZAW.

WORK ZONE ACCESSORIES

Show your support of roadway safety and order work zone accessories (pins, ribbons, bracelets, car magnets, window decals and youth activity books) from the ATSS Foundation year-round.

Purchase Accessories Online

NATIONAL WORK ZONE MEMORIAL

The National Work Zone Memorial is updated annually and is inscribed with more than 1,600 names that have been submitted to the ATSS Foundation, to honor individuals killed in work zone tragedies. The traditional traveling Memorial is displayed at sites across the country for a small fee and a digital representation is available for online or in-person meetings and events.

Memorial Information

Join us in 2025: April 21-25, hosted by North Carolina DOT!