Temporary Road Closures In Westport For Thanksgiving Day Road Race

WESTPORT, CT — Fairfield-based Pequot Running Club will host it's annual 5-mile road race on Thanksgiving Day, which will require some temporary road closures in Westport, according to authorities.

The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue, and will then travel:

• North on Sasco Creek Road
• East on Greens Farms Road
• Northwest on Clapboard Hill Road
• South on Maple Avenue South
• West on Greens Farms Road
• South on New Creek Road
• East on Beachside Avenue until the race reenters Southport on Pequot Avenue

The race is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11 a.m., according to authorities

"While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect temporary road closures and delays associated with the event," officials said. "Please alter any travel plans accordingly, allowing extra time for any delays caused by the event, and/or seek alternate routes around the area wherever possible."