Ledyard Memorial Day Parade May Cause Some Traffic Delays

LEDYARD, CT — The Ledyard community Sunday will come out an honor those who paid the supreme sacrifice, with local police announcing several traffic measures to ensure the event's safety.

Starting at 1 p.m., the town's annual Memorial Day Parade, sponsored by the Ledyard Lions Club, will take place.

Ledyard police said the event will cause a temporary closure of Route 117 in Ledyard Center at the start of the parade, which will last for approximately 20 minutes.

The parade will travel along Colonel Ledyard Highway and end at Ledyard High School.

Colonel Ledyard Highway will also be closed for the duration of the parade, which is expected to last around 45 minutes.

As a result, police said motorists should expect minor delays in the area and are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Motorists and residents on Colonel Ledyard Highway, Wolf Ridge Gap, Fairway Drive, Colby Drive, Center Drive, Blonder Boulevard and Gallup Hill Road should expect minor delays in the area and are asked to use caution for the safety of participants in the event.

Police will be on scene directing traffic.

"We appreciate your assistance and cooperation to make this a safe and successful event," said Ledyard Police Captain Ken Creutz in a statement issued Thursday.