Massive Motorcycle, Car Cruises To Clog Simsbury Roadways: Police

SIMSBURY, CT — A fundraising event for Connecticut Special Olympics promises to deliver amazing visuals on local roadways courtesy of two massive cruises this weekend (one for cars, one for motorcycles).

But it also will create traffic disruptions in town.

As a result, the Town of Simsbury is urging motorists to be patient during "The Dream Ride Experience" events Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 26-27.

The event actually starts Friday in Farmington at the Farmington Polo Club, 162 Town Farm Road, with a car show, entertainment, food vendors and other festivities.

But on Saturday and Sunday, the festivities will exit Farmington and go onto area roadways as 300 classic cars and 1,800 motorcycle riders are expected for two separate "Dream Ride" cruises.

Simsbury, according to police, will be impacted.

The motorcycle/car ride impacts in Simsbury will be:

• On Saturday, Aug. 26, Simsbury police said 300 vehicles will enter Simsbury via Route 167 at Route 44, travel north to Latimer Lane, east to Route 10 and then South ot Avon.

Police said delays of 20-30 minutes can be expected sometime between 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.

• On Sunday, Aug. 27, Simsbury police said a "large number" of motorcycles are expected on a 40-mile jaunt that will come through the town.

The motorcycle cruise leaves Farmington at 11 a.m., then travel into Avon and into Simsbury via Route 10.

It will continue north on Route 10, then west onto Stratton Brook Road, turning west on Route 309 into Canton.

"We expect both of these events to create a temporary traffic delay in Simsbury on the above-listed dates and times," wrote Simsbury police.

"Please plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding and support of this generous organization that supports local athletes right here in Simsbury."

For more information on The Dream Ride Experience, click on this link.

For more information on Connecticut Special Olympics, click on this link.