Traffic & Transit

Road Closures, Parking Restrictions This Weekend In Groton

There will be road closures and parking restrictions this weekend when the USS Idaho is christened at the General Dynamics facility.

Groton road closures and parking restrictions have been announced for this weekend.
Groton road closures and parking restrictions have been announced for this weekend. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

GROTON, CT — On Saturday, March 16, 2024 the christening of the USS Idaho will occur at the General Dynamics facility on Eastern Point Road. As a result there will be parking restrictions and road closures within the City of Groton.

Eastern Point Road will be posted as no parking from 7 p.m. on Friday, March 15, 2024 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Vehicles parked in this area will be immediately removed.

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Beginning at 0800 on Saturday morning, Eastern Point Road will be closed from Chester Street to Poquonnock Road.

Residents are encouraged to avoid the area of the event and arrange their activities on Saturday to avoid the area of the closure and traffic resulting from the event. Any questions can be directed to police at (860) 445-2451. Thank you.

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