A series of high school and college graduations scheduled throughout June are expected to bring large crowds and traffic snarls to the area surrounding the CURE Insurance Arena in Trenton.
The venue will host ceremonies for more than a dozen schools running through Friday, June 27, according to a traffic advisory issued by Oak View Group, which manages the arena.
Officials are urging drivers to plan alternate routes or allow extra time when traveling near the arena, particularly on weekdays during the afternoon and evening rush hours.
Graduation events will draw attendees from across New Jersey and nearby Pennsylvania. The busiest days are expected to include:
Wednesday, June 18, with Nottingham High School at 2:30 p.m. and Steinert High School at 7 p.m.
Friday, June 20, with two major ceremonies: Trenton Central High School at 10 a.m. and Monroe Township High School at 3 p.m.
Thursday, June 26, with ceremonies for West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South at 10 a.m. and West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North at 2:30 p.m.
Doors will open approximately one to two hours before each event. Local authorities and arena officials recommend that residents and commuters consult event schedules to avoid congestion during peak arrival and departure times.
In addition to local traffic impacts, parking at or near the arena is expected to be limited during ceremonies.
A full list of scheduled graduations includes:
Notre Dame High School – June 1, 10 a.m.Archbishop Ryan High School – June 2, 11 a.m.Bucks County Technical High School – June 12, 6:30 p.m.Nottingham High School – June 18, 2:30 p.m.Steinert High School – June 18, 7 p.m.Ewing High School – June 19, 3 p.m.Trenton Central High School – June 20, 10 a.m.Monroe Township High School – June 20, 3 p.m.Lawrence High School – June 24, 3 p.m.East Brunswick High School – June 25, 10:30 a.m.Hightstown High School – June 25, 3 p.m.West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South – June 26, 10 a.m.West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North – June 26, 2:30 p.m.South Brunswick High School – June 27, 10 a.m.
For updates and travel advisories, visitors can check the CURE Insurance Arena website or contact local law enforcement.
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