The National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is held each spring to bring national attention to motorist and worker safety in work zones.
This year’s theme, “Safe Actions Saves Lives” emphasizes the importance of individual motorist and worker actions and how they can both ensure the safety of everyone in work zones.
Please take a moment to observe the event dates occurring during the week and join us and the industry nationwide to promote safety in our work zones!
2026 National Work Zone Awareness Week Events
Monday, April 20th: Statewide Press Event. To kick off the 2026 construction season, MITA, along with partners from the Michigan State Police, MDOT, ATSSA, and MIOSHA, will be hosting a National Work Zone Awareness Week press event to promote safety and to honor the workers, motorists, and families of those killed in work zones. The press event will take place at 11:00 AM at the DOW Diamond Field in Midland, MI. (825 E Main St., Midland, MI 48640). Parking Map
Please click here to register.
Tuesday, April 21st: National Press Event. The NWZAW 2026 kickoff event and press conference at the national level will be hosted by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) in Farmington, Connecticut.
Wednesday, April 22nd: Go Orange Day! All roadway safety professionals across the country are encouraged to wear orange to proudly show their support of work zone safety. NWZAW and Go Orange Day are especially important to the families of victims who have lost their lives in work zones. Wear your orange to promote worker safety!
Thursday, April 23rd: Social Media Storm. Organizations, companies, institutions, and individuals are urged to share messages and use the hashtags #NWZAW and #WorkZoneSafety throughout social media between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET.
Friday, April 24th: Moment of Silence. The Moment of Silence started in 2022 and encourages companies and families to join together for a moment of silence as a tribute to the people who have lost their lives in a work zone incident. As individuals and businesses take time on this day to observe this solemn practice.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact a member of the MITA team.
Greg Brooks (gregbrooks@thinkmita.org)
Rachelle VanDeventer (rachellevandeventer@thinkmita.org)
Jeremiah Leyba (jeremiahleyba@thinkmita.org)
To reach out by phone, call the MITA office at 517-347-8336.
