School's back from summer.
Rutherford County Schools' students returned to school for two hours Friday with the first full day Monday, Aug. 8.
That's why the School Resource Officers ask drivers to be extra careful, especially around school zones.
SRO Daniel Thomas asked drivers to slow down through school zones, especially on busy roads and highways where children walk.
School crossing officers will direct traffic at the schools for safety.
SRO Capt. Barry Hendrixson suggested drivers leave a little earlier to prepare for the extra traffic.
"Don't text and drive," Capt. Hendrixson said.
SRO Thomas asked drivers to be especially careful on U.S. Highway 231 South (Shelbyville Highway) where buses pick up and deliver students.
SROs said drivers should be aware of congested traffic on:
- State Route 99 (New Salem Highway) at Rockvale Middle and Elementary Schools in Rockvale and backup traffic from Riverdale High School from Warrior Drive in Murfreesboro.
- Red Hawk Parkway in Smyrna at Stewarts Creek Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
- Fortress Drive at Blackman Elementary School and Blaze Drive near the Blackman Middle and High Schools in Murfreesboro.
- Todd Lane near David Youree Elementary School and Thurman Francis Arts Academy in Smyrna.
- East Main Street near Central Magnet School in downtown Murfreesboro.
