Dear Griffin Parents,
During the first two weeks of school, there will be construction done on Jones Maltsberger Road that will disrupt the usual traffic flow. Please recognize that this construction will also affect our Meet the Teacher events.
We met with our Traffic Safety Officer to discuss the ongoing construction and we created response plans for different possibilities depending on the stages of construction that the road may be under. We were informed that the major construction outside of the school should be completed on August 9th by the project manager, but we are preparing for every eventuality. We also shared our high traffic times with the city planners in charge of the project. Our procedures inside the lot will not change, but the work crew and traffic safety officers may need to give more direction on the road and so please be prepared to follow directions and ready for the following contingencies.
The following may be expected during the first two weeks of school as the construction moves toward completion.
- Increased Congestion on Jones Maltsberger during Pick Up and Dismissal.
- While exiting from our lot, the Police Officer may force one-way exits to avoid traffic jams at the Construction Site.
- Driving on gravel / unfinished roadways to accommodate increased traffic congestion.
- Worst case scenario: closing down one of the lanes and turning the typical two-lane Jones Maltsberger Road into one lane, with a pilot car alternating directions of traffic flow.
We ask that all drivers please do the following to help pick up and drop off move as safely and efficiently as possible during the start of this year.
- Follow all directions from Traffic Safety Officers and faculty members.
- Read emails pertaining to traffic and ensure you understand the traffic plan.
- We intend to provide clarity whenever possible and this may need to occur on a daily basis.
- Remember that GHNO parents are not to park in nearby business lots or along the road.
- In the event that pick up and drop off does take longer than usual, remain patient and follow the traffic plan as students will be safe and with their teachers until traffic concludes.
- As much as possible please follow the wave times for drop-off and pick-up
Below you will find the wave times for morning drop-off:
