Summer vacation is coming to an end for Torrance Unified School District families.

The 2026–27 school year begins Thursday, August 20, sending students back to classrooms across the district. Torrance Unified currently serves more than 22,000 students across its schools.

For everyone in Torrance—not just families with school-age children—the first day also means a noticeable return of school-zone traffic.

Drivers should anticipate heavier congestion around campuses during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal, particularly during the first several days while families settle into new routines.

Parents can make the transition easier by confirming school start times, transportation plans and pickup arrangements before Thursday morning.

And for drivers who have enjoyed quieter streets during summer break, consider this your reminder: school zones are about to get busy again.

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