âOperation Hardhatâ cracks down on reckless driving in work zones
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WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Working along a roadway is a dangerous task for Department of Transportation crews. To help ensure their safety, theyâve teamed up with state police for Operation Hardhat.
The DOT is busy this time of year making repairs along our roadways.
On Interstate 81, workers are repairing guardrails, but not everyone on scene is minding the road. Drivers have been spotted on cell phones or speeding.
Trooper Alan Heath swapped his uniform for a yellow vest for Operation Hardhat.
âWeâre paired up with the DOT for work zone enforcement. Weâre trying to target distracted or speeding operators within the work zone,â he said.
ODOT and Ohio State Highway Patrol team up for National Work Zone Awareness Week
Crews and troopers urge drivers to use caution Thursday, April 29, 2021 10:23 AM ODOT Van Wert County crews crack seal U.S. 30 with Ohio State Highway Patrol in the work zone. Troopers coordinate enforcement with the Ohio Department of Transportation to increase safety for everyone. (Photo submitted)
LIMA For the annual spring campaign, National Work Zone Awareness
Week, the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio State
Highway Patrol (OSHP) came together recently to urge drivers to use
extra caution in work zones, out on U.S. 30 where Van Wert crews were
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