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The Tri-Cities area is set to welcome Sageview High School, which will initially enroll freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. With an estimated 1,140 students and 100 staff, the school’s opening will significantly affect local traffic, especially around Burns Road. Morning and afternoon traffic peaks are expected, leading to increased congestion due to ongoing construction. Local authorities are working on managing traffic flow to ensure safety during the school year. The community is encouraged to provide feedback on transportation issues as changes unfold.
Pasco – The Tri-Cities area is marking the first back-to-school week with the opening of the new Sageview High School on August 26, 2025. The school will initially welcome freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, as it will not have a senior class this year. With an estimated enrollment of 1,140 students and support from 100 teachers and staff, the new institution is expected to significantly impact local traffic patterns, particularly along Burns Road in West Pasco.
The school day starts at 7:44 a.m. and ends at 2:37 p.m., with an early release time of 1:50 p.m. on Thursdays. The first day of school will see only freshmen attending, while 10th and 11th graders will join on the following day, August 27. Morning traffic is expected to peak between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m., and the afternoon rush will commence after 2:30 p.m.. Given these times, increased congestion is anticipated due to both the school’s opening and ongoing road construction in the area.
Drivers should be aware that drop-off and pick-up for students will occur at the front of the school, marked by a flagpole for guidance. To facilitate the increased traffic flow, multiple exits are available from the front parking lot, with school security and administrators present to help direct vehicles. Students are permitted to park in the northeast parking lot and enter from the north side of the building.
In addition to managing school-related traffic, it is essential for drivers to keep bus drop-off areas clear and adhere to traffic signals while being vigilant of student crosswalks and safety signs. To further complicate commute times, Broadmoor Boulevard will be closed from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three consecutive days (August 25-27) due to construction, with detours established for local drivers.
The anticipated traffic surge comes amid significant improvements along Burns Road, which now features the completed north half and new traffic signals at the intersections of Burns Road with Roads 60 and 64. Burns Road also intersects with Road 68, the location experiencing the highest traffic in the Tri-Cities, totaling around 49,500 vehicles daily.
Efforts are ongoing to address traffic management in the area, including plans for a Missing Link Project to complete Burns Road between Convention Drive and Road 68. This project’s importance is underscored by the area’s rapid growth, prompting local authorities to prioritize new traffic signal projects, particularly at Burns Road and Road 68, to enhance the flow of vehicles.
The Pasco County community is encouraged to provide feedback on traffic issues via an online Transportation Request Form. New traffic management technologies are being introduced, such as the Miovision Detection System, which will monitor traffic conditions and adjust signals accordingly, aiming to ease congestion during peak hours.
Residents and travelers in the area are urged to exercise patience as the new school year commences alongside changing traffic patterns. Those who anticipate traveling through the region should plan for additional travel time to accommodate the expected rise in vehicle volume.
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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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