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Late summer traffic surge adds to risk for B.C. roadside workers

  • The combination of hot weather, holiday weekend travel, and back-to-school routines demands extra caution from drivers to keep roadside workers safe in B.C.
  • Between 2015 and 2024, nine roadside workers were killed and 267 seriously injured while working in B.C.
  • Chris Ruddick urges drivers to recognize work zones and highlights the use of Automated Flagger Assistance Devices for worker safety.
  • The Work Zone Safety campaign advises drivers to slow down, avoid distractions, and obey all traffic signs to protect roadside workers.
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Late summer traffic surge adds to risk for B.C. roadside workers

Drivers asked to slow down, keep eyes on road instead of phone

·Parksville, Canada
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Parksville Qualicum Beach News broke the news in Parksville, Canada on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
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