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Happening Tomorrow: Highway Safety and Work Zone Awareness Event

WEST GARDINER - As seasonal traffic volumes increase, and many road construction projects begin in Maine, public and private road workers are coming together to remind drivers to stay alert and drive carefully - especially in work zones.Tomorrow, the Maine Department of Transportation, Maine Turnpike Authority, Maine State Police, Associated General Contractors of Maine, and AAA Northern New England will be holding a press conference to highlight the importance of safe driving.

WHO:Rebecca Grover - Maine Turnpike AuthorityShawn Smith - Maine Department of TransportationSgt. Seth Allen - Maine State PoliceKelly Flagg - Associated General Contractors of MaineTom Baran - AAA Northern New England

WHAT:Interviews, information, and visuals about work zone safety

WHERE:Maine Turnpike Authority, West Gardiner Maintenance Facility199 Lewiston Rd.West Gardiner, Maine

WHEN:Thursday, April 17th11:00 a.m.

ADDITIONAL MEDIA CONTACT:Rebecca Grover - Maine Turnpike Authority207-838-6795rgrover@maineturnpike.com