Traffic & Transit

Traffic Advisory Issued For Upcoming Darien Road Race

Motorists and residents of the area are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the race route.

The road race is expected to host approximately 500 racers.
The road race is expected to host approximately 500 racers. (Patch Graphic.)

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department has issued a traffic advisory ahead of the Darien Road Race which is scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 15, at 9 a.m.

The road race, hosting approximately 500 racers, will start at Pear Tree Point Beach. Impacted roads will be:

  • Pear Tree Point Road
  • Long Neck Point Road
  • Goodwives River Road
  • Sunswyck Road
  • Tory Hole Road
  • Delafield Island Road
  • Red Coat Pass
  • Old Kings Highway South
  • Locust Hill Road
  • Andrews Drive

Motorists and residents of the area are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Darien police personnel will be positioned along the route to facilitate the flow of traffic and the safety of the runners.

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Boat launches from the Darien Boat Club at Pear Tree Beach will be suspended during race hours, 8 a.m. to 10:30 am.

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