Driving near construction sites

As part of the road safety communication initiatives, the new summer campaign, "Freedom is movement, in safety” kicks off. The campaign is promoted by Autostrade per l'Italia in partnership with the Traffic Police, the Ministry of Infrastructures and Transport and the Ministry of Labour and Social Policies, confirming their joint commitment to raising awareness of correct driving behaviour to protect those who travel and work on motorways.

The campaign portrays the faces of two Autostrade per l'Italia Group workers: a service station clerk and a traffic officer. The campaign’s main objective is to draw attention to the importance of traffic rules, particularly when approaching a construction site or when people at work are present, respecting signs, safety distances and speed limits.

Check out the safety rules around construction sites

Pay attention to signs signalling a narrowing or detour in the road ahead

When you see these signs, gradually reduce your speed, follow the directions to position yourself in the open lane, and do not exceed 60 km/hour on narrowed roads or 40 km/hour on detours. Respect the space of people at work.

Pay attention to the traffic controller (or the vehicle with the orange flag)

When you see the orange flag, it means there is a hazardous situation immediately ahead. There may be works underway involving personnel on the road, who may need to cross the road safely when setting up or dismantling a construction site. Maintain a moderate speed and pay attention to approaching signs.

Always keep a safe distance

When you are near a construction site, always maintain a distance of at least 150 metres from the vehicle in front of you, follow the directions to position yourself in the open lane, and keep a suitable distance from the edge of the construction site, especially if the site is located in the emergency lane where working space is more limited.

Look out for Variable Message Boards

Variable Message Boards are the primary means of on-road communication. They alert drivers to road conditions, possible closures and bad weather and, above all, they announce when a construction site is present with people at work. Pay attention to the messages, and follow the approaching signs once you reach the construction site.

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