News Summary
Sageview High School is set to open its doors, welcoming 1,140 students while introducing traffic management strategies to address anticipated congestion along Burns Road. Operational hours for the school are established to help mitigate congestion during peak drop-off and pick-up times. Additionally, construction work on nearby roads and the installation of new traffic signals will aim to enhance safety and efficiency for both students and residents during the busy back-to-school season.
Pasco – The newly constructed Sageview High School officially opens on August 26, 2025, during the first back-to-school week in the Tri-Cities area, ushering in fresh opportunities for education and increased traffic congestion along Burns Road. The school is set to welcome approximately 1,140 students, including freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, with no seniors enrolled in its inaugural year. 100 teachers and staff will be employed at the institution.
To manage the anticipated traffic surge, parents and transporters should be aware of the school’s operational hours: classes commence at 7:44 a.m. and end at 2:37 p.m., with an early release on Thursdays at 1:50 p.m. Notably, only freshmen are scheduled to attend on the first day, while 10th and 11th graders will join them a day later on August 27.
Peak traffic times are predicted to occur in the mornings between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. and in the afternoons after 2:30 p.m. In light of these busy periods, drivers are urged to drop off and pick up students at the designated front entrance, identified by the flagpole for guidance. A range of exits from the front parking lot will be available, with school security and administrators on-site to assist in directing traffic to minimize congestion.
Traffic Management Strategies
Students who drive to school can park in the northeast parking lot with access from the north side of the building. Increased enforcement along bus drop-off areas will ensure these spots remain clear, and all drivers are reminded to adhere to traffic lights and be vigilant near student crosswalks and signs.
Concurrently, Broadmoor Boulevard will be closed from August 25 to August 27 from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. for road construction work, necessitating detours around the area. Road improvements have recently been completed, including the north half of Burns Road and the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Burns Road with Roads 60 and 64.
Traffic Volume Trends
Burns Road intersects with Road 68, a crucial route reporting the highest traffic in the Tri-Cities, with roughly 49,500 vehicles traveling daily. To further address growing traffic concerns from the school opening and ongoing residential expansion in the vicinity, plans are underway for the Missing Link Project to complete Burns Road between Convention Drive and Road 68.
In efforts to enhance traffic flow, the city is also examining traffic signals at Burns Road and Road 68 for potential prioritization due to the increased traffic density. Community engagement is vital, and residents are encouraged to report areas of concern via an online Transportation Request Form to assist local authorities in addressing traffic issues effectively.
Innovative Traffic Solutions
To adapt to changing conditions, the city is installing a Miovision Detection System to monitor real-time traffic situations and adjust signals accordingly. These advanced systems aim to ease congestion which is likely to be heightened as students return to school and new traffic patterns emerge.
As the community anticipates the school’s opening, patience and preparation are key. Residents are advised to plan for additional travel time as they navigate the temporary challenges associated with elevated traffic and the transition into a new school year.
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- Tri-City Herald: Traffic Surge in Pasco
- ABC Action News: New Technology to Manage Traffic
- Pasco Sheriff’s Office: School Safety Initiatives
- KHQ: School Bus Collision in Kennewick
- Apple Valley News: Road Construction Updates
- Wikipedia: Pasco County, Florida
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