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DOT flags work‑zone crash cluster; urges clearer reporting and potential access changes
Summary
WisDOT staff told the committee about a project elsewhere that recorded 13 work‑zone crashes and one pedestrian strike; DOT urged correct crash coding and suggested access control or property-owner coordination to reduce risks.
During the construction update, Aaron Chris of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation warned the committee that a separate work site had recorded 13 work‑zone crashes and one pedestrian hit, and he urged local staff to mark crashes accurately as work‑zone incidents when appropriate so DOT analyses reflect true conditions.
Aaron described potential countermeasures — including restricting certain access points and coordinating with property owners to reroute traffic — and stressed that municipalities or private sponsors will be responsible for permitting, installation costs and long‑term maintenance of devices such as speed‑feedback signs. He said documenting culvert damage and other property impacts helps when reviewing responsibility and repair options.
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