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Street View: Did roadworks affect how you got to school?

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First day back at Otonga Primary School. 07 February 2018 The Daily Post Photograph by Andrew Warner.

First day back at Otonga Primary School. 07 February 2018 The Daily Post Photograph by Andrew Warner.

We asked parents at Otonga Road Primary School if the roundabout roadworks changed how they got to school.

Christina Humphries will consider the walking school bus for Harlow (centre) and Reco.
Christina Humphries will consider the walking school bus for Harlow (centre) and Reco.

It will have more of an effect after school. It's a lot busier then. We'd consider the walking school bus but not on the first day.

CHRISTINA HUMPHRIES

Hillcrest

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Jenny Madden said the walking school bus was a fantastic idea.
Jenny Madden said the walking school bus was a fantastic idea.

It's had a huge impact on how we get to school. We have to leave a little bit earlier. We've considered the walking school bus. It's fantastic.

JENNY MADDEN

Hillcrest

Rebecca Smith said traffic had always been an issue.
Rebecca Smith said traffic had always been an issue.

My daughter went here and used to walk and it's always been like this. The roadworks haven't made much of a difference. We'll consider the walking school bus. I don't want to park far away.

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REBECCA SMITH

Springfield

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