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Sageview High School in Pasco is poised to welcome its first cohort of students on August 26, spanning freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. With an expected enrollment of around 1,140 students, the school will experience significant traffic congestion, particularly on Burns Road due to ongoing construction. School hours have been set, and drivers are urged to follow safety protocols during this busy time. The local government is also investing in traffic management improvements to ensure a smooth transition as the new school year begins.
Pasco – The newly built Sageview High School is set to open its doors for the first time on August 26, 2025, as the Tri-Cities area kicks off another back-to-school week. The school will welcome its first cohort of students, which includes freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, with a total enrollment expected to reach approximately 1,140 students. However, there will be no seniors this year. As the school opens, the area is anticipated to experience significant traffic congestion, particularly along Burns Road, which is already undergoing road construction.
On August 26, only freshmen will attend classes, while sophomores and juniors will join them starting on August 27. Students will follow a schedule where school runs from 7:44 a.m. to 2:37 p.m., with an early release on Thursdays at 1:50 p.m.. Traffic congestion is likely to peak in the mornings between 7:00 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. and in the afternoons after 2:30 p.m.
Drivers dropping off or picking up students at the new school are advised to use the front of the building, where guidance towards the flagpole will be provided. Traffic management measures at the school will include multiple exits from the front parking lot. School security and administrators will be present to aid in directing traffic, while students are instructed to park in the northeast parking lot and enter from the north side of the building.
Safety remains paramount as the new school year commences. Drivers are urged to keep bus drop-off areas unobstructed, obey traffic signals, and remain attentive to student crosswalks and signage. With the school’s opening coinciding with road construction efforts, motorists should be especially cautious during peak traffic times.
A significant road update is the closure of Broadmoor Boulevard from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. for three consecutive days, from August 25 to 27, to facilitate construction work. As the construction progresses, local road infrastructure is set to significantly improve, including enhancements made to the north half of Burns Road and the installation of new traffic signals at the intersection of Burns Road and Roads 60 & 64.
The intersection of Burns Road and Road 68 is known for its considerable traffic volume, with approximately 49,500 vehicles utilizing that route daily. This high traffic count necessitates ongoing infrastructure improvements, such as the Missing Link Project, aimed at completing the gap on Burns Road between Convention Drive and Road 68. In light of this, there are discussions about prioritizing a traffic signal project at Burns Road and Road 68, which may greatly enhance traffic flow given the area’s growth.
To effectively manage the anticipated increase in traffic as Sageview High School opens, the Pasco County community is encouraged to report any problem areas they notice via an online Transportation Request Form. This initiative aims to gather feedback and address community concerns in a timely manner.
In addition to the reports from residents, the Pasco County government is investing in technological upgrades such as the Miovision Detection System, which will monitor real-time traffic conditions and dynamically adjust signals to better manage vehicular flow. Residents are encouraged to remain patient during the initial days of the school year and be prepared for potential delays as new traffic patterns emerge.
As students head back to school, ensuring safety and effectively managing traffic will be a priority for both the school administration and local authorities. The opening of Sageview High School signifies a new chapter for the community, fostering growth and development as it accommodates an increasing student population.
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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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