Traffic Advisory Issued For Upcoming Tokeneke School Pumpkin Carnival In Darien

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department is issuing a traffic advisory to alert motorists of a travel restriction/partial road closure occurring on Saturday, Oct. 18, for the annual Tokeneke School Pumpkin Carnival.

Between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 5 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 of residents) are advised to enter the Tokeneke area through the alternate entrances of Arrowhead Way, Driftway Lane, or Five Mile River Road.

Off-street parking is available for those attending the fair at 100 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 any private road of the Tokeneke Association.

The Tokeneke Park Police will be patrolling the private roads of the Tokeneke Association to deter violations.

The police department asking all attendees to obey posted "No Parking" signs or they may be towed.

There will be 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. If traveling in the area, please expect minor delays and watch for pedestrians of all ages," police said. "Motorists not attending the event should consider alternate routes to their destination."