A note to our community:
In conjunction with the Village of New Richmond and the New Richmond Police Department, New Richmond Exempted Village Schools would like to make our parents and community aware of a few pedestrian safety changes coming to Bethel-New Richmond near main campus.
Soon, various projects will begin to address safety concerns in the area near the middle and high school. The road will be re-striped in both directions and the word “SCHOOL” will be painted with hi-visibility beads included to increase reflectivity and safety.
The size of the crosswalk on the road itself will be increased and high-visibility beads will also be added to the paint in that area.
The school zone signs will be replaced with new signs in each direction. Additionally, a radar speed sign will be added on both sides of Bethel-New Richmond Road.
Radar speed signs have enhanced LEDs and radar sensor range of up to 1,200 feet. These signs can collect non-identifying traffic data to help local law enforcement study traffic patterns in the area.
The cost of this project (approximately $12,800) will be covered by the Village of New Richmond and Renaissance New Richmond. The estimated completion date of the project is December 15, 2024.
The safety of our staff and students is a top priority. We would like to thank the Village of New Richmond, the New Richmond Police Department and Renaissance New Richmond for their efforts and contributions to the safety of our students.
As always, please be careful when driving around any of our schools!