Ceremony held for CDOT workers
Posted : Apr 7, 2009 9:34 AM
Updated: Apr 7, 2009 10:40 AM
In Pueblo Tuesday morning doves were released for the 57 state transportation workers killed on the job since the 1920s.
The Colorado Department of Transportation also unveiled a new memorial dedicated to the eight workers who were killed in our region.
The ceremony coincides with National Work Zone Awareness week. Drivers are being reminded to slow down in work zones.
"Each employee we've lost is important and we are here today to ensure we don't forget the contribution that these individuals have made to each of us," said Les Gruen, a transportation commissioner.
Each year about 40,000 americans are hurt in work zone related accidents. CDOT told its staff their safety is their highest priority.
