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.

'Turnback Tuesday' highlights gardening, Derby Avenue house

Turnback Tuesday is thinking spring. Getting ready for the time of year to garden. There are many types of gardens including, herb, vertical, vegetable and flower. 

This home which was on Derby Avenue shows what vertical gardening looks like. With limited space it was the perfect solution to have beautiful flowers. 

The [Derby Public] Library has many books on gardening for everyone to borrow. We have Square Foot Gardening and Vertical Vegetable Gardening books available, so anyone even with the smallest spaces can still enjoy the benefits of gardening.

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

From the 'Turnback Tuesday' archives: Phone booths

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This week's "Turnback Tuesday" looks at phone booths. Once located across the country, they are virtually non-existent now. The first coin operated public telephone was located in a bank in Hartford in 1889. Outdoor phone booths made their entrance in the early 1900s.

This booth was located on Route 115 by Division Street, Elm Street, and Derby Avenue.

[First posted on this date in 2018.]

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

A 'Turnback Tuesday' posted on this date in 2018 features Derby Junction

This week's "Turnback Tuesday" looks at the old Derby Junction (Transfer Point) located on the corner of Derby Avenue and Main Street. 

This electric road was the first one built in New England with construction starting in 1887. 

Mr. Thomas Wallace of Ansonia persuaded Mr. James Kennedy to come to Derby and build. Mr. Kennedy built the first electric railroad in America. Derby Junction had access to New Haven, Bridgeport (by way of Shelton) and Waterbury (by way of Ansonia).

Thanks goes to 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.

'Turnback Tuesday' features train depot, Derby Avenue in E. Derby

Turnback Tuesday looks at another view of East Derby. 

This is an image of what is now CT 34 / Derby Avenue looking North taken sometime between 1903 and 1905. 

On the left is the train depot, and the building on the right is 63-67 Derby Ave. The red arrow shows the business of J Sarra & Sons (a.k.a. Joseph, Pasquale & John) grocer and saloon. This was their second location in Derby. 

In 1906, the family moved to New Britain. You'll notice St. Michael’s Church is not there yet as construction of the church started in 1906.

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

Sharing message about paving project from Derby City/Town Clerk

To All Derby Residents and travelers using Derby Avenue in Derby, Ct.,

This office has been informed by the Department of Public Works that the milling and paving of Derby Avenue between Main Street and Division Street will take place beginning the evening of April 30.

All should be aware of the following:

Between Division Street and Main Street, Derby Avenue will be closed and there will be no parking allowed during the follow times:

April 30 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m on May 1, for milling.

May 1 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. on May 2 for milling.

May 7 at 7 p.m until 6 a.m. on May 8 for paving.

May 8 at 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. on May 9 for paving.

Police will direct the detour during the closure times.

Any questions regarding the milling and paving project may be directed to the Department of Public Works at 203-736-1468 or by visiting http://www.derbyct.gov/Function/.