Berlin Fair Parking A Problem Due To Rain: Police

BERLIN, CT — Local police issued an alert Thursday that recent heavy rains have severely limited the available parking at the Berlin Fairgrounds, with the Berlin Fair starting Thursday, Sept. 14.

As a result, police are urging folks to utilize free shuttle parking lots in town to get to the fair during the event's busiest three days, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 15-17.

"The recent rain has severely limited the amount of available parking at the Berlin Fairgrounds," wrote the Berlin Police Department. "All patrons are encouraged to use the shuttle lots to attend the fair as you may be turned away at the fair lots."

Police said the following lots are available:

• Friday, Sept. 15: Berlin High School (139 Patterson Way) 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Assa Abloy (225 Episcopal Road) noon to 11 p.m.; Eversource (107 Selden St.) 5 to 11 p.m.

• Saturday, Sept. 16: Berlin High School, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Assa Abloy from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

• Sunday, Sept. 17: Eversource 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

The BPD said no weapons are allowed, including pocket knives or pepper spray, "so please do not board a shuttle bus with these items. No storage is available at the fairgrounds," wrote police.

Meanwhile, Berlin police said to expect heavy traffic delays and use Waze or Google Maps for up-to-date traffic detours.

For more information on the Berlin Fair, click on this link.

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