SAFETY
National Work Zone Awareness Week 2025
The Gerken Companies helps draw attention to the dangers of highway work zone accidents.
National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW) is an annual initiative aimed at promoting safe driving through highway work zones. Hosted by the North Carolina Department of Transportation, this year’s campaign took place from April 21 to April 25, marking the beginning of the construction season. The week-long observance emphasizes the serious dangers associated with inattention in roadway work areas.
As part of our annual efforts, The Gerken Companies utilized this week to raise awareness about work zone safety. We kicked off the week by sharing images of our work teams holding a banner featuring this year’s theme, “Respect the zone so we all get home,” on social media.
On Wednesday, April 23, Gerken employees participated in Go Orange Day to honor those who have lost loved ones in work zone accidents. Team members across the company submitted (and posted on People Are Everything) photos of themselves wearing orange apparel, which we compiled into a special video. Those submitting a picture will receive a special orange Gerken T-shirt.
On Friday, April 25, team members observed a moment of silence at noon to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in work zone incidents.
To learn more about Gerken’s commitment to providing safe working conditions for all employees, please visit our Safety page.
Gerken employees participated in Go Orange Day.
