Traffic & Transit
Traffic Alert In Fairfield For Bridgeport's St. Patrick's Day Parade
The parade, scheduled for Friday, will result in extra traffic in parts of Fairfield, according to Fairfield police.
FAIRFIELD, CT — With the Bridgeport St. Patrick's Day Parade scheduled for Friday, Fairfield police are warning residents to expect extra traffic for several hours in parts of Fairfield starting at 10:30 a.m.
The following roads will be closed during a portion of Friday:
- Fairfield Avenue: Closed from the Fairfield Town Line to Orland Street
- Post Road: Closed at the traffic circle to the Bridgeport town line (local traffic only east of Old Post Road)
- Grasmere Avenue: Closed to through traffic at Kings Highway East
- Black Rock: Closed at the town line
Fairfield police said that businesses in the affected areas will remain open, and vehicles will be permitted in the area to access them.
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"Avoid the area if possible," police said. "Thank you for your cooperation! Stay safe and plan ahead."
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