Drivers can expect delays on the roads used by the annual Darien Road Race Sunday morning, Sept. 21, starting at around 9 a.m., Darien police say.
The race, with about 500 participants, will start at Pear Tree Point Beach. Impacted roads will be Pear Tree Point Road, Long Neck Point Road, Goodwives River Road, Sunswyck Road, Tory Hole Road, Delafield Island Road, Red Coat Pass, Old Kings Highway South, Locust Hill Road and Andrews Drive.
Motorists and residents of the area are advised to expect short-term delays and detours along the race route. Darien police will be positioned along the route to help the flow of traffic and the safety of runners.
Boat launches from the Darien Boat Club at Pear Tree Beach will be suspended around the time of the race — from 8 to 10:30 a.m.
If you intend to register for the race, you can save $5 if you do so before the day of the event.