Road Closed In Darien During Pumpkin Carnival Event: Police

Darien CT

13 October, 2021

11:09 AM

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DARIEN, CT — Police have issued a traffic advisory ahead of Tokeneke Elementary School's annual Pumpkin Carnival taking place Saturday. In a news release, Police Capt. Jeremiah Marron Jr. said the event will take place at the school, located on the corner of Tokeneke Road and Old Farm Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During this timeframe, 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 area through the alternate entrances of Arrowhead Way, Driftway Lane or Five Mile River Road, Marron said. Ample off-street parking will be available for those attending the fair at two commercial parking lots located at 100 and 120 Tokeneke Road. On-street parking will also be permitted on Tokeneke Road as posted, Marron said. Parking is not allowed on Old Farm Road or on any private road of the Tokeneke Association at any time. The Tokeneke Park Police will be patrolling the private roads of the Tokeneke Association to deter violations, Marron said. The Darien Police Department will have officers assigned to the event to assist drivers and pedestrians. "This designated traffic and parking pattern makes travel through the area safer for all," Marronsaid in a news release. "If traveling in the area, please expect minor delays and watch for pedestrians of all ages. Motorists not attending the event should consider alternate routes to their destination."