Police Traffic Plan Announced For Fireworks Show In West Haven

WEST HAVEN, CT — (From City Hall): The West Haven Police Department has issued a comprehensive traffic plan for the Savin Rock Fireworks Spectacular on July 3. In preparation for the 9:15 p.m. display, residents and nonresidents should take note that “No Parking” signs will be posted later today (July 2) on both sides of Platt Avenue from Ocean Avenue to Randall’s Restaurant, Dyke Street from Captain Thomas Boulevard to Educational Way, Kelsey Avenue from Captain Thomas Boulevard to Graham Avenue, and Ocean Avenue from Ivy to South streets.

Also, “No Parking” signs will be posted on the north side of Connecticut Avenue, the even side of all side streets off Ocean Avenue to Highland Avenue, the even side of Highland Avenue from Arlington to Linden streets, and the even side of all side streets off Beach Street to Thomas Street.

The department’s traffic management plan is being administered to protect public safety while also allowing the safe passage of emergency vehicles.

Police will tag and tow vehicles violating the traffic plan at the owner’s expense. Violators are subject to a $100 fine.

All municipal beach parking lots will open at 9:15 a.m. July 3. Both residents and nonresidents will be charged for parking per entrance. The fee is $5 for vehicles with a valid beach sticker and $10 for vehicles without a valid beach sticker.

Metered parking in all beach lots will be suspended July 3. However, metered parking will be offered on Palace Street, a pay-for-parking site for both residents and nonresidents. Beach stickers are not valid on Palace Street.

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