Extra traffic is expected in South Boston on Saturday night due to the Halifax County High School prom. With more traffic expected in the area the South Boston Police Department is asking everyone to use extra caution on the highways.

As in years past there will be a procession of students coming into the prom.  Cars participating in this procession are asked to line up on the access road between the Middle School and High School.  Unregistered, large vehicles, and tractor trailers are prohibited.  The Police Department also asks that no boats or trailers be towed through the procession.  Police want to ensure these vehicles will not present hazards to others or property.

Students and parents should also be aware that some students will be walking to the prom and those in the procession should use extra caution avoiding pedestrians. All of this pedestrian traffic in an already narrow roadway is a challenge in itself to get traffic through in the safest manner possible for both participants and observers.  Vehicles will be unloaded at least three at a time in front of the high school.  This is done so all students can get into the prom in a timely manner.

Chief Bryan Young stated, “We want to remind everyone that the safety of our students, school faculty, and those watching the procession is our most important objective during the evening. Secondly, we want everyone to have a fun and memorable experience.”