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Traffic congestion at the new Cyprus High in Magna frustrates parents and officials.

Construction on limited access routes caused gridlock lasting hours on the first day of school.

City official David Brickey cites rapid growth as a factor in traffic challenges.

MAGNA — The brand new Cyprus High School opened its doors this week, but getting students to class has proven to be a challenge. Road construction and limited access points have created a traffic bottleneck, frustrating parents, students and city officials alike.

While the school is open, the only two routes leading in are under construction.

David Brickey, with the city of Magna, said the traffic issues are a symptom of rapid growth in the area.

"This falls into the fact that

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