WASHINGTON STATE — Washington’s first Work Zone Speed Camera begins enforcement on Wednesday in what’s been considered a “bold step” to protect road construction workers and drivers.

WSDOT says it has a work zone speed camera on eastbound State Route 522 near the Interstate 405 interchange.

The Work Zone Speed Camera Program aims to reduce speeding in active road construction ... show drivers are not slowing down,” said Washington State Secretary of Transportation Julie Meredith ...

RELATED | Work zone speed camera to rotate through Washington highway projects "The goal here is just to get people to drive safer. To slow down," said Amy Moreno, a spokesperson for WSDOT.

Drivers will now have to watch their speed on certain parts of the highway in Washington. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) announced Tuesday that speed cameras are going ...

“We’re really hoping to see a drop in speeds in this area," said Kyle Miller ... along with road and speed factors that made it a good option for the test. The two cameras track speeders ...