Popular Main Street To Frontage Road Cut-Through Shortcut Is No More

EAST HAVEN, CT — Most local drivers know the shortcuts. The way to get around traffic is by using side streets or cutting through parking lots to get from one road to another and avoid traffic.

Now, the Chevy dealer on Main Street has closed its gates outside of business hours, prohibiting drivers from cutting through its lot at 655 Main to get to Frontage Road.

The Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet and Lexus dealership said the measure is part of its "ongoing commitment to safety and security."

Even the East Haven Police Department made a note to share the dealership's "public safety announcement" with the community on Facebook.

From Bobby Crabtree Chevrolet:

Crabtree Motor Group is committed to ensuring a safe environment at its Chevrolet and Lexus dealerships in New Haven county. As part of this effort, the gate will be locked outside of regular business hours.

CMG has intentionally kept the gates open until the community was fully informed of this change.

CMG continues to collaborate with local municipal authorities to maximize safety while minimizing any inconvenience to the community.

Thank you for your cooperation.