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Work Zone Safety Fact SheetWork Zone Safety Infographic
2019-2021 Work Zone Enforcement Guidelines
Work zone safety is a priority for ODOT, our industry partners and law enforcement. We engineer, construct and enforce work zone laws to lower the risk to travelers and workers.
2019 Oregon Projects Map2019 Northwest Oregon Construction Map
Portland Area Summer Construction Information
Work Zone Safety Media Tool KitIn coordination with our partners for the work zone construction season, the Oregon Department of Transportation is making the following work zone safety campaign materials available for your use in print ads.
Billboard "Don't zone out. Stay alert in work zones" - art can work as a billboard or printed poster.
Facebook Ads "Don't zone out in work zones" and "Orange is in. Distractions are out" - These ads can be posted to your company's Facebook page as posts or through a Facebook media buy.
Poster "Don't zone out in work zones"
Rack Card or Mailer 6" x 9" "It's all in the set up"
Vehicle Decals and Magnets "Don't zone out. Stay alert in work zones" - Artwork for magnets and decals that can be applied on vehicles is available in three sizes to give flexibility of application.Magnet: 36" x 18"Decal: 3' x 2'Decal: 4' x 4'
Web Banners "Don't zone out in work zones" - These banners are intended to be used on webpages, e-newletters, email signatures and other digital materials.Orange web banner: 160 x 600White web banner: 160 x 600
Orange web banner: 300 x 250White web banner: 300 x 250
Orange web banner: 728 x 90White web banner: 728 x 90
Information regarding material customization and a list of printers and installers
Audio and Video
:30 Radio "Signs" This radio spot can be posted on your company's website or Facebook page.
:30 TV PSA "Pay Attention" This can be used for broadcast or posted on your company's website, Facebook or YouTube page.
Oregon Crash and Severity by County 2009-2013 Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving Work ZonesOregon and National Work Zone Safety Statistics
Work Zone Charts
Work Zone Crashes by Driver Age Group 2011-2015Work Zone Crashes - Top Error Codes
ODOT has designated the Chemeketa Community College Center for Business and Industry as the administrator of flagger curriculum, materials and flagger certification cards. To find out more about flagger certification classes is your area visit the Oregon Flagger Training and Certification Program web page.
Work zones that are set up properly are essential to worker and driver safety. Make sure you are familiar with state and federal requirements for setting up your work zone before you start.
Traffic Control Devices: Visit the Traffic Control Plans web page for the most up-to-date manuals and handbooks.
Device Quality Standards: Use the ATSSA "Quality Guidelines for Temporary Traffic Control Devices and Features" handbook to assess the quality of your devices.
Traffic Analysis: Refer to the ODOT Work Zone Traffic Analysis Tool Users' Guide to optimize lane closures and minimize delays.
Worker Safety: Before you start, check the Oregon OSHA Traffic Control website section for the latest safety guidelines.
Highway Restriction FormThe notice is required for all highway construction work zones or maintenance operations that will close all or a portion of a state highway, an interchange ramp; or, restrict the width, length, height or weight of large trucks. Highway Restriction Notice
Sam JohnstonInterim Work Zone Safety Program Manager503-986-4195 (Salem)
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