Road Closures Announced In Middletown: Here's Where And When

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Middletown Police have announced several road closures that will be in effect for the upcoming Citizens Bank 5K Road Race. The annual race will take place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 18, resulting in several road closures in the downtown area. Main Street will be closed between Dingwall Drive and Court Street from 3 p.m. until 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, according to police. Many streets will be barricaded and officers or volunteers will be at fixed posts on the route, police said.

Police are advising motorists to use alternate routes to avoid delays.

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