BY MARK J. CRAWFORD
Telegraph Editor
The long-awaited day is just around the corner. Bradford Elementary School’s new campus will finally be open Nov. 27.
Many have been working extra hours to make everything ready. Students, teachers and employees will finally reap the rewards of all that work on Monday.
While there will certainly be a lot of excitement, there has also been concern about the changing traffic patterns and keeping everyone safe.
Southeast 144th Street will experience an unprecedented amount of travel, and the intersection at State Road 100 has been a particular concern.
Ahead of time, Bradford Elementary School released information about the traffic at the school.
There are two separate entrances: one for the bus loop where bus riders will be loaded and unloaded, and one for the car loop where parents will pick up and drop off students.
These are the only options for student arrival and dismissal. Walking to and from the school is not permitted.
Drivers arriving at student dismissal will travel around the loop and be stacked in 12-car loading zone in front of the administration building. Each set of cars will be held until all cars are loaded.
Parents/guardians must remain in their vehicles at this time. Drivers will notify school staff that they are loaded and ready to go by turning on their flashing lights. Once all cars in the set are loaded, they will be released together.
Both caution and patience are urged to make this exciting experience a safe one as well. Cooperation will make the process smooth and faster for everyone.
Joyful Voices Christmas Program
The Joyful Voices of Lawtey will present the annual Community Christmas Program on Sunday, Dec. 10, at 4 p.m. at the Lawtey Church of God on U.S. 301 The public is invited to join and celebrate this holy season with community churches.
