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IMPORTANT TRAFFIC AND SCHOOL ACCESS INFORMATION APR8-22

 
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IMPORTANT TRAFFIC AND SCHOOL ACCESS INFORMATION APR8-22
by Anita Ko - Thursday, 7 April 2022, 1:39 PM
 

April 7, 2022

Hello Prospect Lake Families,

As anticipated, there will be road closures along Prospect Lake Road.  Below is a message regarding this from Saanich.  As well, information from the school regarding access and options to transport students to school. 

MESSAGE FROM SAANICH The contractor currently undertaking the improvements on Prospect Lake Road on behalf of the District is anticipating that a closure of Prospect Lake Road between Lohr Road and the Interurban Trail will be required to complete a portion of the work. To ensure public safety, through traffic must be limited, due to the narrow nature of the roadway and the depth to which the contractor must dig to install new underground infrastructure.

The closure is anticipated to be between April 8th to April 22nd, 7am-7pm. Alternative routes will need to be sought during this time, however, local access to properties near the closure area will be provided.  There will be a detour in place and leading up to the project area, electronic sign boards will be updated with the closure advisory. Social Media and the “Traffic Advisories” section of our website will be updated as well with this information.

Access to the school at peak times, 8:15 - 8:55 and 2:30-3:00, will be for staff and school busses/shuttle only. No vehicle drop off/pickups at the school.  

Please take advantage of the shuttle service at the community hall, walk, bike, or use bus transportation.   All busses (including Bus 5 from Whitehead park) will continue to have access to the school, please be patient as there may be some delays.   Walkers and bikers will continue to have access along Prospect Lake Road and are asked to follow the direction of the construction crew before proceeding.  We will have a fourth shuttle trip on standby in the morning to support any late arrivals.

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE 

The approximate times AM (dependent on traffic):

8:20 TRIP 1 - leave Hall   8:25 School Drop off 

8:30 TRIP 2 - leave Hall   8:35 School Drop off 

8:40 TRIP 3 - leave Hall    8:45 School Drop off

8:50 TRIP 4 - leave Hall if needed  

PM (dependent on traffic):

2:50 TRIP 1 - leave School   2:55 Hall drop off 

3:00 TRIP 2 - leave School   3:05 Hall drop off 

3:10 TRIP 3 - leave School if needed

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this construction period.  
Kindly,
Ms. Ko