ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) – After consulting with Cheatham County Sheriff Mike Breedlove, schools will be delayed two hours due to the increase in traffic from the Interstate 24 landslide. Humphreys County Schools are closed. Stewart County and Houston County schools are on a two-hour delay.
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Ashland City Police will turn off red lights and direct traffic through intersections to alleviate crowded roads during the Tuesday morning commute.
There were long delays along many county roadways on Monday, and officials say the school delay should help ease the congestion.
The district said on Facebook, “We understand that there could be some delays even with the late start on Tuesday so families are asked to plan accordingly and be patient.”
Cheatham County School day cares will be 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WKRN contributed to this report.