Derby Police issue advisory about night road work on Derby Avenue

 

 Traffic Advisory – Nightly Road Work on Derby Avenue 

Burns Construction began nightly road work on Derby Avenue between Bank Street and Division Street from 7 p.m.-5 a.m. Crews are installing a new gas line, and this project is anticipated to continue into Fall 2026.

Motorists should expect lane shifts, traffic delays, and the presence of construction personnel and equipment during overnight hours. Please consider using alternate routes when possible.

When traveling through the area, reduce your speed and proceed cautiously through the work zone to ensure the safety of workers and fellow drivers.
Your patience and cooperation are appreciated as this infrastructure improvement project moves forward.

Shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Businessman's house in Derby

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" features a photo of Andrew Johnson's house. 

It was built in 1798 on the corner of Bank and Gilbert Streets. The house was dismantled in 1928 and supposedly relocated to Westchester County, N.Y. 

Johnson was one of Truman Gilbert's business partners, who had established Derby's first lumber yard. Johnson was born in April of 1765, but details of his death are unknown.

[First posted on this date in 2018.]

Thanks goes to Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Bassett residence on Bank Street

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" photo is of the Robert N. Bassett residence at 40 Bank St. in Derby in 1889. 

In 1952, the address was designated as 64 Bank St. and was occupied by eight families. The house to the left, 50 Bank St., was the Henry Sawyer residence which was later razed to make way for Franklin School.

[First posted March 8, 2016.]

Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.

Derby Police: DOT removes stop signs at Derby Avenue, Bank Street intersection

DERBY - The Derby PD shared this post on Facebook today for informational purposes:

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has removed the stop signs on Derby Avenue at the intersection with Bank Street.

New signage is posted notifying those exiting the church parking lot that oncoming traffic does not stop.

Safety improvements to the crosswalk and a new notification system are in place.