Traffic And Parking Advisories Issued For Darien Graduations

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Police Department has announced parking and traffic advisories for this week's graduation ceremonies.

The Middlesex Middle School graduation is scheduled to take place at Darien High School on Tuesday, June 16. The DHS graduation is slated for Wednesday, June 17.

The following traffic regulations are being put into effect for the area surrounding DHS on June 16 starting at 3:30 pm and on June 17 at 3:30 pm.

As in previous years, all traffic will enter the high school grounds via Noroton Avenue. Vehicular traffic will not be permitted to enter the area via High School Lane or Nutmeg Lane.

Police officers will be present to direct all vehicles to appropriate and designated parking areas.

·All vehicles will be properly parked to facilitate and expedite the safe flow of vehicles at the conclusion of the graduation ceremonies, police said.

·If needed, vehicles will be parked on both sides of Nutmeg Lane and High School Lane facing away from Darien High School.

Drivers are asked to pay particular attention to posted "No Parking" areas. Previous experiences have resulted in illegally parked vehicles blocking driveways or restricting access to emergency vehicles.

Improperly parked vehicles causing restrictions of this type will be towed.

·Handicap-accessible parking will be located in the lower parking lot near the stadium field. Attendees should let a traffic officer know if they need to park there, and they will be directed accordingly.