Shelton police announce Sunday's parking ban, street closures

Green Ribbon Ride to remember victims

    SHELTON - On Sunday the city will host the start of the Green Ribbon Ride, a motorcycle ride and event, sponsored by the five Newtown Fire Departments, Lt. Robert Kozlowsky said in a release. 
    The ride will assemble and begin at the Riverwalk downtown and there will be a parking ban and several street closures.

    The parking ban is in effect from 6:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for posted streets and 12 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for the Municipal Parking Lots at Cornell St./Howe Ave. and Howe Ave. next to the Donut Stop.
    Any vehicles parked within said areas during the stated hours will be towed at owner’s expense.
    The road closures will begin at 7 a.m. until approximately 12:30 p.m.
    The following streets will be affected by the ban and the closure:

 HOWE AVENUE – From Wharf Street to Center Street  – BOTH SIDES.
 HOWE AVENUE – From Center Street to Bridge Street – EAST SIDE or                                                                  NORTHBOUND CURB.
 CANAL STREET – From Wharf Street to Bridge Street – BOTH SIDES.
 CORNELL STREET – From Howe Avenue to Canal Street – BOTH SIDES.
 HILL STREET - From Howe Avenue to Canal Street – BOTH SIDES.
  WHARF STREET - From Howe Avenue to Canal Street – BOTH SIDES.

    High turnout is expected for this event and police are warning drivers there may be significant traffic delays in the area.
    Any questions about the parking ban and street closures should be directed to the Shelton Police Traffic Division.


This post is taken from a press release from Lt. Robert Kozlowsky, Shelton Police spokesman.