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WSDOT Reminds Drivers of Work Zone Safety

Friday, July 3, 2026

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a safety reminder for drivers navigating work zones in Bremerton. The agency emphasized the importance of adhering to posted speed limits, avoiding distractions like phone use, and remaining vigilant around construction workers and traffic.

WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays, leave earlier for appointments, and consider alternate routes when possible. The agency also encourages signing up for email updates to receive real-time traffic conditions, construction updates, and mountain pass reports.

The safety message comes as part of ongoing road construction projects in the area. WSDOT notes that no appointment is worth risking a life, urging drivers to prioritize safety over convenience during work zone operations.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://www.wsdot.wa.gov/news/

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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has issued a safety reminder for drivers navigating work zones in Bremerton“null”
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The agency emphasized the importance of adhering to posted speed limits“Slow down – lives are on the line.Drive the posted speeds, they’re there for your safety.”
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The agency emphasized the importance of avoiding distractions like phone use“Phone down, eyes up.”
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The agency emphasized the importance of remaining vigilant around construction workers and traffic“Pay attention – both to workers directing you and to surrounding traffic.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to expect delays“Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”
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WSDOT advises drivers to leave earlier for appointments“null”
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WSDOT advises drivers to consider alternate routes when possible“Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”
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The agency also encourages signing up for email updates to receive real-time traffic conditions“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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The agency also encourages signing up for email updates to receive construction updates“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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The agency also encourages signing up for email updates to receive mountain pass reports“Sign up for email updates Subscribe to customized emails to help you know before you go. Receive current traffic conditions, mountain pass reports, construction updates and more.”
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The safety message comes as part of ongoing road construction projects in the area“null”
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WSDOT notes that no appointment is worth risking a life“Expect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”
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WSDOT urges drivers to prioritize safety over convenience during work zone operations“Slow down – lives are on the line.Drive the posted speeds, they’re there for your safety.Phone down, eyes up.Pay attention – both to workers directing you and to surrounding traffic.Stay calmExpect delays, leave early or take an alternate route if possible; no appointment is worth risking someone’s life.”