KEENE, NH – First-year Keene State College students will make their way to Keene this week as they gear up for the start of the semester, which could slow traffic downtown.

First-year students will be moving into their residence halls on Wednesday, August 23rd. KSC Campus Safety warns this may lead to some traffic delays in the area of Winchester Street from the Roundabout at Main, Marlboro, and Winchester Streets west to Winchester Court, and on Main Street from the intersection with Route 101 north to Wyman Way.

Move in on Wednesday is scheduled from 8 am to 3 pm. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes during this time, if possible, as the ongoing road construction on Winchester Street, Key Road, and Island Street may add to the delays.

Residence halls and apartments open for returning students August 27th, and classes begin on Monday August 28th.