The Traffic Engineering Division continually evaluates traffic, school, and pedestrian safety concerns. When it is deemed necessary, changes to traffic control devices are implemented. The Mesquite Independent School District is comprised of 48 schools: 33 elementary, nine middle and six high schools.
When school is in session, drivers approaching school zones may encounter some special traffic hazards. A large number of children may be present, walking to and from school. Secondly, at the beginning and end of the school day, the streets surrounding the school are often congested with school buses and the cars of the student’s parents.
Drivers need to give school zones special attention in order to drive safely and defensively. There are also special speed limits and traffic laws that apply near school zones during mornings and afternoons. School flasher speed limit signs are used within the school zone that can help alert the drivers’ attention to the school zone speed limit.
Request repairs or report problems by calling 972-216-6278 (24 hrs/day). Please contact the Traffic Engineering Division for any additional requests.