CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) – A two-block stretch of road near the middle school in Cape Girardeau could soon become a no-parking zone during school hours.
Cape Girardeau city leaders discussed a proposal Monday to restrict parking on the eastern side of Caruthers Avenue between Luce and Thilenius Streets. while school is in session. Caruthers Avenue runs along the front of the school.
Officials said the school requested the change to keep children from crossing the street during morning drop-offs and afternoon pickups.
“But it is a problem. If you go there in the mornings you see the children running across, not looking. We’ve been very fortunate not to have a child hit yet, but we have been fortunate,” said Trevor Pulley, Cape Girardeau assistant city manager.
The city council could vote on the proposal in a couple of weeks.
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