Road Paving To Close Riverside Avenue In Westport May 12 & 13: UPDATE

Press release from the Town of Westport:

WESTPORT, CT — Riverside Avenue between Charles Street and Railroad Place in Westport will be closed to traffic between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday and Friday in order to facilitate final paving of the roadway after a long reconstruction project, Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced. The days were changed due to recent weather conditions, according to Ratkiewich.

All persons wishing to drop off passengers on either side of the Saugatuck Train Station are advised to enter the station through Ferry Lane on the south side of the station. Those that wish to drop off on the North (Westbound) side of the Station are advised to continue driving on Ferry Lane past the Eastbound platform, go under the railroad bridge and proceed to the Railroad Place drop off for the Westbound platform, which will remain open through this period.

Alternatively Westbound passengers can be dropped off in Lot #1 and walk up the staircase to the Westbound platform.

Detour signage will be posted, and traffic control personnel will be utilized to assist commuters through the detour.

All roadwork and closures are subject to change due to adverse weather conditions. Signage will be updated as necessary.

Drivers and pedestrians are urged to use extra caution and allow ample time for travel in this area.

This press release was produced by the Town of Westport. The views expressed here are the author’s own.