Pennsylvania State Police troopers will be trading in their cruisers for construction vehicles this week to help monitor unsafe behaviors like speeding and distracted driving across the Pennsylvania Turnpike system. ‘Operation Orange Squeeze’ is a work zone safety initiative the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission started nearly a decade ago in conjunction with the Pennsylvania State Police to help make the safety of their construction workers and turnpike work crews a top priority. Last year saw eight reported work zone intrusions in Turnpike work zones, resulting in two injuries. Tragically, 45 Turnpike workers have lost their lives on duty since 1940.