Slowing down in work zones saves lives

BRAMPTON, ON (Apr. 20, 2026) – Today marks the start of National Work Zone Awareness Week, a yearly reminder to pause and consider the importance of travelling carefully through work zones.

As construction season gets underway across Peel, drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians are reminded to slow down and use caution when travelling through work zones. Safe actions protect workers and other road users and ensure everyone makes it home safely.

Travelling safely in a work zone

A work zone is an area where any type of construction is taking place on a road.

Start by being prepared. Work zones and construction delays can be avoided by planning ahead. Use our interactive construction projects in Peel map to view work happening on your route and use Waze for real-time construction alerts and instant reroutes.

• Be aware: Pay attention to signage and road conditions.
• Be flexible: Stay alert and expect the unexpected.
• Keep your distance: Give workers, construction boundaries, and everyone on our roads extra space.
• Slow down: Be aware of posted speed limits and be ready to stop.
• Stay focused: Eyes up, phone down – avoid distractions.

Peel Region is committed to the Vision Zero approach and is working to prevent injuries and fatalities resulting from collisions. Vision Zero focuses on everyone’s responsibility to be aware of their surroundings and follow the rules of the road.

Learn more about work zone safety in Peel.