Commuters navigating the vicinity of Collierville High School are due for some relief as the closed section of Sycamore Road is set to reopen this Monday. The reopening of the crucial stretch between Highway 72 and Shelby Drive promises to ease the ongoing traffic woes in the area, according to an announcement by Town of Collierville authorities.
Despite the much-anticipated opening, drivers should brace themselves for continued disruption according to Town of Collierville officials, who advise planning for additional travel time due to expected major delays, particularly during morning rush hours. With the new traffic signal operational at Highway 72, the recent upgrades aim to bolster safety along this frequently-traveled route. Positioned by the police, in major intersections near the school, will be members of Collierville Police Department to aid with the traffic flow and safety.
While this portion of Sycamore Road prepares to welcome vehicles again, the situation remains challenging on Shelby Drive. The section from Quinn Road to Fire Station #6 is still shuttered as part of the Tennessee Department of Transportation's widening project, a closure set to persist through year-end.
All those traveling in the area near CHS should heed the warnings put forth and expect "worst-case traffic delays" as cautioned by the Town of Collierville. Motorists are also reminded to exercise increased caution when driving through school zones.
