Ansonia Police post road closures, traffic detours for Harvest Festival

Ansonia Harvest Fest is tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 3!

If you’re heading downtown for the festivities, please plan ahead for the following road closure and parking information:

Road Closure: Main Street will be closed from Maple Street to Tremont Street from 7 a.m.-6 p.m..

Traffic Detour: Traffic will be rerouted onto East Main Street.

Parking: Public parking will be available in the East Main Street and West Main Street parking lots.

And while you’re enjoying the festival, be sure to stop by the Ansonia Police Department tent to meet and chat with some of our officers! We’d love to say hello and spend some time with the community.

Please allow yourself a little extra time getting into the area, follow posted detours, and watch for pedestrians throughout the day.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Harvest Fest!

Derby Police remind motorists of road race at Bad Sons Brewery Wednesday

 

Attention Derby Residents!

Tomorrow is Storm Ambulance Driver annual 5K Road Race at Bad Sons Brewery on July 15 at 7 p.m.!

Expect some traffic disruptions for about 1 hour during the race.

The Derby Police will be on-site to help manage traffic and establish detours to ensure the safety of all runners.

A detailed map of the race route is in the link. Pay close attention to detours and no parking signs.

Let’s come together to show support for all of our community members and help make this event a success!

Link to story in Valley Independent Sentinel:

https://valley.newhavenindependent.org/2026/07/13/roads-to-close-wednesday-for-derby-road-race/

Derby Police: Main Street paving to begin Monday morning

DERBY - Main Street (Route 34) paving will begin tomorrow, Dec. 2, 2024, at 7 a.m. Expect delays and plan accordingly. Work will take place throughout the entire week.

Please pay attention to signage and follow detours where applicable. Watch out for workers in the area and proceed with caution.

Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the road!

This is shared from the Derby Police Department Facebook page.

Ansonia Police issue traffic advisory, post detours

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

ANSONIA - North Main Street is closed between Colony Street and Underhill Road due to a car accident and telephone pole down.

Please avoid the area if possible.

Northbound traffic on North Main Street can detour Forest Avenue to Woodlawn Avenue to Gardners Lane to Colony Street to Underhill Road.

Southbound traffic on North Main Street can detour Underhill Road to Colony Street to Gardners Lane to Woodlawn Avenue to Forest Avenue to North Main Street.

This is shared from the APD Facebook page.

Cassetti calls Ansonia residents at midday with update on flooding

"This is an update from Mayor Dave Cassetti on the flooding that occurred yesterday.

"Due to the damage caused by the heavy flooding from yesterday’s storm, North Main Street between Main Street and Fourth Street is closed to traffic.

"The city engineers and public works are working with the State DOT to evaluate and repair the damage.

"North Main Street will remain closed until the road is safe for travel. Commuters are asked to avoid the area and find alternate routes. Traffic delays should be expected.

"Due to the rising waters, the flood gates were closed last evening. The river levels have lowered and all flood gates are now open. Metro North is working on repairs to the tracks to start up train service.

"Please check City of Ansonia and Ansonia Police Department sites for more information. Updates will be provided later this afternoon.

I will update you with more information as we receive it. Stay safe and God Bless you all."

This is shared from the Valley Independent Sentinel Facebook page.