Athens City School adjust school bus transportation schedule for Thursday, May 22
ATHENS, Ala. (WHNT) — Athens City Schools has adjusted their school bus transportation schedule for Thursday, May 22.
According to the school district, school busses will not run on Lucas Ferry Road which is south of Highway 72. Busses will also not run on West Sanderfer Road which is between Jefferson Street and Lucas Ferry Road.
The school district said that this is due to storm debris and ongoing road closures that were set in place due to Tuesday nights storms.
Families on affected routes will need to make alternate transportation arrangements for both morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up on Thursday.
Buses affected include Bus 106 (AES, CES), Bus 104 (BES), Bus 115 (AIS), Bus 108 (AMS) and Bus 109 (AMS).
For more information, contact Athens City Schools at (256)-233-6600.
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