April 9 through 13 is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is encouraging motorists to take a vested interest in work zone safety by navigating through without distractions. With roadway construction season kicking off in April across Kentucky, many motorists will encounter at least one work zone in their daily commute. Among the contributing factors to work zone crashes in 2017, 44 percent were listed as distracted driving as a factor, with speed accounting for 24 percent. To help prevent future work zone crashes, the Transportation Cabinet asks drivers to practice three work zone safety tips: pay attention, respect flaggers, and slow down.