BROWN COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) – A campaign through the Brown County Highway Department is cracking down on speeding; and reminding drivers to slow down in construction zones. In 2022, there have been four near-miss work zone incidents between vehicles and highway workers.
Brown County Highway Commissioner, Paul Fontecchio, said “By near-miss, I mean cars going by at 70 miles per hour and having the mirror of their car tear the sign out of a workers’ hand.”
The new messaging, “Our job site ahead…Your job – Slow to 55 max” will be coupled with added enforcement from the Sheriff’s Office in high-speed areas to enforce safety.
As a reminder for motorists, fines double in work zones
