Washington drivers crash in work zones more than 1,000 times a year, compelling the Legislature to unanimously approve speed cameras along state highways.

Washington averages 1,300 construction work zone crashes every year, usually caused by speeders. Now, WSDOT and WSP will be monitoring work sites to make sure drivers are going the speed limit.

Speed cameras are on their way to a freeway work zone near you. WSDOT is about to debut mobile cameras to improve safety.