Curran Announces Crackdown on Reckless Driving in Work Zones

Following a well-deserved Labor Day, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Nassau County Executive Laura Curran was joined by Commissioner of Police Patrick Ryder, Department of Public Works (DPW) leadership, LI Contractors’ Association Executive Director Marc Herbst and other public officials to announce a crackdown on reckless driving in work zones throughout the County.

The crackdown on reckless driving will include an increase in police patrols and enforcement near roadwork sites throughout the County. Despite the project’s safety measures exceeding federal requirements, the accidents were a result from speeding and distracted driving.

On Monday, September 13, a new text message service will be activated and will include a 6 a.m. recap via text message of daily road or lane closures due to County roadwork as well as real time updates on changes to traffic patterns throughout the day due to accidents or emergency roadwork.  Residents can also sign up for daily email updates on www.nassaucountyny.gov/trafficmanagement.

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