BOSTON– Governor Maura Healey, joined by Public Safety and Security Secretary Gina Kwon, Massachusetts State Police Colonel Geoffrey Noble, Undersecretary and State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver and Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr, today announced a comprehensive statewide initiative to reduce wrong-way driving incidents through a combination of advanced detection technology, enhanced roadway signage, infrastructure improvements and targeted safety upgrades. Once complete, Massachusetts will have one of the strongest wrong way prevention and detection programs in the country.
The multi-year effort will focus on over 500 high-risk locations across Massachusetts where drivers may be more likely to enter roadways in the wrong direction due to driver confusion or roadway design. Improvements are already underway and will continue over the next several years as MassDOT expands detection systems, installs new warning technology and advances long-term infrastructure improvements designed to prevent crashes before they occur.
“We’ve seen firsthand the devastating impact that wrong-way driving crashes can have on families, law enforcement and communities across Massachusetts,” said Governor Maura Healey. “People deserve to be safe on our roads, and we’re taking action. By investing in new technology, stronger safety measures and targeted infrastructure improvements, we’re working to prevent these crashes before they happen and help save lives. Our hearts are with every family that has lost a loved one in a wrong-way driving crash, and we are committed to doing everything we can to prevent these tragedies from happening again.”…