DESIGNATING APRIL 26-30, 2021 AS NATIONAL WORK ZONE AWARENESS WEEK IN SAUK COUNTY

In 1999 the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) partnered with the American Association of State and Highway officials (AASHTO) and more recently with the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA) to create the National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week campaign, held annually in April prior to the construction season for much of the nation.  The Wisconsin County Highway Association is asking all seventy-two (72) counties in the state to unite and kick-off National Work Zone Awareness Week with a resolution and campaign to raise awareness for its workers and those of various highway contractors performing work for the counties. The Federal Highway Administration has designated April 26 through April 30, 2021 as National Work Zone Awareness Week which focuses on awareness to all drivers in work zones. drivers being made aware of their obligation to exercise extra caution when traveling through highway work zones.