School buses in Zones 6 and 7 are cancelled today, December 12, 2024, due to poor road conditions.
Zone 6 includes: Dresden, Ridgetown, Thamesville, Bothwell, Highgate, Florence, Morpeth and Orford.
Zone 7 includes: Tilbury, Blenheim, Merlin, Pain Court, Wheatley, Grand Pointe, Shrewsbury, Lighthouse Cove, Charring Cross and Erieau.
Student Transportation Services officials say school buses in all other zones are running as normal.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service shared some winter driving tips for the public.
“Snow on a road may be hard-packed and slippery as ice,” police officials say.
“Or it can be smooth and soft. Wet snow can make for slushy roads. Heavy slush can build up in the wheel wells of your vehicle and can affect your ability to steer. Remember to increase your following distance and look ahead as you drive, so you can recognize hazards with plenty time to respond. Consider purchasing snow tires for your vehicle, they improve traction in the snow.”
Police officials added: “The Chatham-Kent Police Service reminds all motorists to drive according to the road and weather conditions. Slow down and be prepared before heading out by checking the weather forecast or Ministry of Transportation Traveler Information Service at www.ontario.ca/511 as highway conditions are updated regularly.”
