Roanoke, Virginia – In a necessary response to continued road clearance challenges following recent inclement weather, students across several neighborhoods in Roanoke County are being asked to meet their school buses at alternate pick-up locations on Wednesday, February 4. Despite steady progress by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in clearing snow and ice from residential streets, some areas remain difficult for buses to navigate safely.
The school system has released an extensive list of modified pick-up points for various schools to ensure student safety and maintain operational continuity. These adjustments affect several elementary, middle, and high schools including Back Creek, Cave Spring, William Byrd, Fort Lewis, Glenvar, Mt. Pleasant, Herman L. Horn, Mason Cove, and Clearbrook.
Updated Bus Pick-Up Points Across Roanoke County
Students residing on Dawnwood Drive are directed to meet their buses at the corner of Dawnwood Dr and Poage Valley Rd Ext, impacting Bus 132 and 130 for Back Creek and Cave Spring Middle/High students. Similarly, those living past Waterstone Dr on Poage Valley Ext must gather at Waterstone Dr and Poage Valley Rd Ext for the same bus routes.
Families on Coleman Road and Scenic Hills are required to meet Buses 158 and 198 at Coleman Rd and Bent Mountain Rd—this affects Cave Spring Elementary, Middle, and High schools. Meanwhile, Raintree Road students should wait at Raintree Rd and Cotton Hill Rd for Bus 149 and 158 serving Back Creek Elementary and Cave Spring Middle/High.
In the Mount Pleasant and William Byrd zones, students from Ivyland Rd must meet at Ivyland Rd and Rutrough Rd (Bus 171), while those from Pebble Dr and Lori Dr must walk to Pebble Dr and Ashbrook Dr for Bus 200. Highland Rd students should head to Highland Rd and Riverdale Rd (Bus 171).
All Canterbury Park side street residents must meet their bus at Cavalier Dr (Bus 140 and 52), and children living past Madtom Dr on Mowles Dr are asked to meet at Mowles Dr and Madtom Dr for Bus 102 (Fort Lewis Elementary and Glenvar Middle/High).
On the western edge, Indian Grave Rd students past Laurel Crest Ln are instructed to gather at Indian Grave Rd and Laurel Crest Ln (Bus 87), while Dennis Ln residents must meet at Dennis Ln and Red Lane Ext (Bus 194).
In the Carvins Cove area, students from Apache Rd, Flint Rd, and Shawnee Trail must walk to Carvins Cove Rd for Bus 205. Additionally, Laurel Mountain Rd students should head to Laurel Mountain Rd and Thompson Memorial Dr (Buses 133 and 205).
Those on Poor Mountain Rd and Willett Ln are advised to go directly to Bent Mountain Center for Bus 150 serving Back Creek Elementary and Cave Spring Middle/High. For Balsam Dr residents, the designated location is Balsam Dr and Belle Meade Dr (Bus 140).
In the eastern sections, Horsepen Mountain Dr students must gather at Horsepen Mountain Dr and Mountain View Rd for Bus 137 (Herman L. Horn and William Byrd Middle/High). Meanwhile, those living on Green Acres Rd and Moore Rd need to go to Green Acres Rd and Bradshaw Rd for Bus 80.
Lastly, students who typically ride Bus 109 and 76 are directed to meet at the Catawba Community Center for Glenvar Middle and High.
Ongoing Changes and Caution Urged
The school district emphasized that this list is subject to change depending on how weather conditions evolve. Families are encouraged to stay updated through official channels and to prioritize safety when traveling to the alternate bus stops.
“While VDOT has made significant progress clearing neighborhood roads, there are some areas where our buses may be unable to travel for Wednesday, Feb. 4,” the notice stated.
Local officials continue to monitor conditions and coordinate closely with VDOT to restore full bus service as soon as safely possible.
