Road Closures Announced For 5K Road Race In Middletown

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Police are advising residents of several road closures that will be in effect for an upcoming road race in Middletown.

The annual Citizens Bank 5K Road Race will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 21, resulting in several road closures in the downtown area. Main Street will be closed between Dingwall Drive and Court Street from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to police.

The following roads will be closed from about 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.: Main Street between Dingwall Drive and Union Street, High Street between Church Street and Washington Street, Vine Street, William Street, Knowles Avenue, and Washington Terrace. Cross Street will be closed between Long Lane and Pine Street.

“Roadways will be reopened to traffic after participants pass,” police wrote in a news release. “Many streets will be barricaded and officers or volunteers will be at fixed posts on the route.

“All motorists are strongly encouraged to use alternate routes to avoid delays.”