New Traffic Pattern Causes Congestion Problems At West Senior High
By Craig Manning | Oct. 2, 2025
Parents are up in arms over a new traffic pattern at Traverse City West Senior High, complaining that it's causing daily chaos during school pick-ups and drop-offs. Leaders at both Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) and the Grand Traverse County Road Commission (GTCRC) insist the matter will be resolved soon thanks to the forthcoming installation of a “modernized traffic signal” at the high school’s entrance and exit on North Long Lake Road.
In February, TCAPS approved a $4.45 million project to revamp West’s traffic circulation system, including changes to the school’s entrance and exit, parking lots, pick-up and drop-off areas, and sidewalks. TCAPS completed the first phase over …
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