Traffic Advisory Issued Ahead Of Tokeneke Pumpkin Fair: Darien Police

Information via Darien Police Department

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of Tokeneke School's annual pumpkin fair, which is scheduled for Oct. 15.

Between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Old Farm Road at Tokeneke Road will be closed to all incoming traffic; it will be open for outgoing traffic only.

All Tokeneke-area residents and guests are advised to enter the Tokeneke area through the alternate entrances of Arrowhead Way, Driftway Lane or Five Mile River Road.

Police noted that ample off-street parking is available for those attending the pumpkin fair at two commercial parking lots located at 100 and 120 Tokeneke Road. On-street parking will also be permitted on Tokeneke Road as posted.

As in the past, there is no parking allowed on Old Farm Road. Additionally, there is no parking at any time on an private road of the Tokeneke Association. Tokeneke Park Police will be patrolling the private roads of the Association to deter violations.

The DPD will have officers assigned to the event to assist both motorists and pedestrians.

"This designated traffic and parking pattern makes travel through the area safer for all," police said in a news release. "If traveling in the area, please expect minor delays and watch for pedestrians of all ages. Motorists not attending the event should consider alternate routes to their destination."