Signs Erected Near School

LINCOLN — Traffic around Lincoln High School has improved greatly since the state put up a school zone speed zone and a yellow sign warning travelers on U.S. 62 there is a school ahead.

“I’m glad it got done,” Superintendent Clay Hendrix said on Tuesday. “It makes it safer for

the children, parents and those traveling in front of the school.”

Hendrix said he was “very thankful” to the city of Lincoln for their help.

The city has put up temporary school zone signs and two officers patrolled the area in the mornings and afternoons prior to the state signs be put up.

Lincoln Police Chief Russell Morphis said the signs put up by the state have helped.

“The signs have improved traffic conditions,” Morphis said. “Drivers are being more cautious. Before people were not aware a school was there. They have helped address a lot of safety issues.”

Morphis said he thinks school zone and speed limit flashing lights will help even more.

Mayor Rob Hulse agreed and said the city was waiting on paper work to be completed by the state, which will let the school and city know how flashing lights need to be installed.

“We will be having those installed as soon as we can,” Hulse said. “The signs up now have helped tremendously and we’re appreciative to the state for getting them up.”

The new high school opened its doors on Aug. 20 for the first day of the 2012-13 school year.