Columbia Gas of Ohio is highlighting the importance of driver safety during National Work Zone Awareness Week, which runs from April 21 to April 25. The company is urging motorists to exercise caution when approaching road work crews.
The theme for this year’s awareness week is “respect the zone so we all get home.” Bob Heidorn, President & COO of Columbia Gas of Ohio, stated, “In 2024, Columbia Gas of Ohio crews experienced 25 intrusions into our work zones, and we’re thankful those intrusions did not result in any injuries. When drivers speed through work zones or fail to observe the workers, they are literally putting lives at risk. We urge drivers to slow down and be patient so everyone can be safe.”
Columbia Gas of Ohio serves about 1.5 million customers across the state and is headquartered in Columbus. It operates as part of NiSource (NYSE: NI), a major regulated utility company in the United States. More details on safety initiatives can be found at https://www.columbiagasohio.com/safety.
NiSource has set a target to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions from its operations by 2040. Additional information about both companies and their environmental goals is available at https://www.columbiagasohio.com/ and https://www.nisource.com/.
