I'm assuming that you are required to provide the approximate area and day/time that the flat occurred. I would imagine that since this construction zone is heavily
monitored to the point that they can check a previous traffic video to see if you were there, and if your actions would be in accordance with your claim.
Now, I've been through that absolutely crazy maze of construction- completely nuts.. But if others attempt to place a claim without actually being there, they might
open Pandora's box with the DOCPD...
Good posting, and it's refreshing to see the city taking some sort of responsibility. Most cities won't.