KAUKAUNA — City workers finished installing new traffic lights on Elm and Island Streets this week behind River View Middle School, and they are asking drivers to be patient Thursday on the first day of the school year.
The new lights are designed to improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety during major closures for road work nearby.
The school district on Wednesday released a short, two-minute video on how to get in and out of the school. Watch the video HERE.
Because the Island Street bridge will be closed until sometime in November, city and school officials have put together a plan to accommodate traffic.
Police say they will have extra crossing guards and officers in the area to assist with traffic flow before and after school.
Also nearby, work is just wrapping up on Hillcrest Drive near the pool.
While the bridge is closed, the only entrance and exit to the River View parking lot will be via the new entrance/exit on Elm Street off of Island Street, according to a news release.
Also, the Crooks Avenue entrance to River View will also be closed beginning Sept. 1 until Island Street reopens.
This new entrance/exit replaces the Oak Street exit. A city crossing cuard will be stationed at this location before and after school.
Traffic cones will be placed daily along the north end of the lot to create a loop for traffic to flow.
Only buses, staff, and approved visitors should enter the main lot before and after school hours (7:50 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.).
During school hours, parents/guardians who have an appointment or who are dropping off a student for school may also use the main lot. Please see the linked map, titled ” River View Middle School Drop-Off Location and Traffic Flow Map 2022” for a visual representation.
In addition, there are three nearby alternate sites at which parents/guardians can drop off and/or pick up their student(s) to walk to River View.
These include:
- The former library parking lot
- The City/Farmers Market Parking Lot.
- The Hydro Park Parking Lot.
On the same map, you will see walking routes from each of these locations.
In addition, there will be a transfer location at the Kaukauna High School Soccer Field Parking Lot off of Loderbauer Road (see ” KHS Transfer Site to RVMS Map”). Parents may drop off their River View Middle School students between 7:10 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. Those students may then get on a bus that will pick up and transport them to River View Middle School. This option will also be available after school at which time parents can pick up their student(s) in the KHS Soccer Field Parking Lot. The utilization of these drop-off and/or pick-up sites will help to alleviate traffic congestion near Island Street and Elm Street.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact River View Administration at (920) 766-6111.
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