Traffic Advisory Issued For Darien High School Football Game: PD

DARIEN, CT — Darien police will monitor traffic and security for Darien High School's home football game against Newtown High School on Friday.

In a news release, Police Capt. Jeremiah Marron Jr. said all traffic will enter the high school's campus from Noroton Avenue, and High School Lane and Nutmeg Lane will be closed to incoming traffic. Spectators are strongly urged to carpool, Marron said.

According to Marron, parking regulations and designated tow away zones will be strictly enforced Friday due to the large number of vehicles expected for the game. A handicap permit is required to park in the limited handicap parking spaces available.

Additional parking is available at Middlesex Middle School and McGuane Field. No parking will be allowed on Noroton Avenue and in areas that are specifically designated as "no parking," Marron said.

No alcoholic beverages are allowed on school property, a rule that will be strictly enforced, Marron said. Tailgating will not be allowed on school property.

All bags, backpacks and coolers will be subject to inspection, and spectators will not be allowed to bring bottles into the game, Marron said.

At the conclusion of the game, incoming traffic will not be allowed onto DHS campus grounds until the parking lots are clear. DHS campus grounds will close to the public after all parking lots are clear, Marron said.