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IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release #19-013
Monday, April 8, 2019
Contact: Scott Gastel/Lolita Avila (212) 839-4850

DOT, DEP, DDC, and National Grid Call for Safer Driving in and Around Work Zones Citywide

What: In celebration of National Work Zone Awareness Week, DOT, DEP, DDC and National Grid will gather to remind motorists to give their undivided attention to active work zones and to highlight the additional protection for work zone employees. This year’s Work Zone Awareness Week is observed from April 8 to 12.

Who: NYC DOT Chief Operations Officer Margaret Forgione NYC DEP Environment, Health, and Safety Director Fred Chyke-Okpuzor NYC DDC Associate Commissioner for Program Management Luis Sanchez National Grid Director of Community and Customer Management for Downstate NY Keith Rooney

When: Tuesday, April 9, 2019 10:00 am

Where: On the Brooklyn Bridge pedestrian path—Near the Manhattan side entry point

Visuals: DOT crews will be replacing a gantry sign overlooking the Brooklyn Bridge

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