Edison To Change Traffic Pattern Near Middle School In October

EDISON, NJ — Ahead of the new academic year, Township officials have decided to change the traffic pattern near Woodrow Wilson Middle School to improve safety and traffic flow.

The Township is partnering with the Edison Board of Education to make these changes, Mayor Sam Joshi announced. A new barrier will be constructed on Gloria Avenue and the change in traffic pattern will start in October.

“We’re expecting this will alleviate the congestion and improve the overall traffic flow. Board of Education staff members are alerting bus drivers, parents and guardians, and our traffic team is going door to door alerting residents,” Mayor Sam Joshi said.

When school reopens, parents dropping off and picking up students should not use Gloria Avenue due to construction work.

Here’s what to expect in October:

• During drop-off and pick-up times (8 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.) Mondays through Fridays, there will be a new traffic flow.
• Everyone should enter via Woodrow Wilson Drive After pick up/drop off, drivers need to make a U-turn on the school property
• Drivers who want to turn left on Plainfield Road, should turn left back onto Woodrow Wilson Drive.
• Drivers wishing to turn right on Plainfield Road, should continue straight down Gloria Ave.

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