Five uptown Charlotte schools will get out early Friday to dodge NBA All-Star traffic
Five uptown Charlotte schools will get a half-day off Friday to avoid traffic generated by the NBA All-Star game activities, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools announced Tuesday.
Chantilly Montessori, Elizabeth Traditional Elementary School, First Ward Creative Arts Academy, Irwin Academic Center and Metro School will dismiss at 12:15 p.m. Friday, while the district’s other 170 schools will remain on schedule. The early dismissal affects about 2,000 students.
“Many roads will be closed in the uptown area and heavy traffic congestion is expected during upcoming NBA All-Star activities on Friday ... and throughout the weekend,” the district’s statement said. “The primary concern areas are Independence near Bojangles’ Arena and the uptown area around the time for CMS afternoon dismissals in or near these areas.”
After-school programs will remain open at those schools, CMS said.
