Fairfield Half-Marathon To Impact Traffic In Westport

WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that the Greens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half-Marathon Sunday.

Robert Berczuk

06/26/2015 4:00 a.m.

Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport, according to a press release.

Thru-traffic will be stopped or severely limited while runners make their way through town, according to a press release. Motorists should anticipate heavy delays due to road closures along the race route.

Race organizers said runners will enter town at about 9 a.m. and be off Westport streets by about 10:15 a.m., according to a press release.

Westport emergency personnel will be stationed inside the route area to respond to any emergencies, according to a press release.

Residents along the route should expect it will be difficult to get in or out of driveways during times of heavy runner presence.

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