Traffic Advisory In Effect This Weekend For Road Race In Groton

GROTON, CT — Town of Groton police have issued a traffic advisory for this weekend due to the Tour de Noank Fun Run 5K Road Race.

The advisory is in effect Saturday, June 6, from 9 a.m. to noon in the area of Noank Village.

The Fun Run begins at 9:30 a.m. and the 5K Road Race begins at 10 a.m. The starting line of the race is at Esker Point Beach.

The course will take runners through Noank Village, onto Elm Street, then to Brook Street, according to a police statement.

Moderate traffic is expected before, during and immediately after the event. Police said drivers should be cautious during these times.

The following areas are expected to have some delays:

• Groton Long Point Road: From Brook Street to Esker Point Beach
• Brook Street: Between Groton Long Point Road and Elm Street
• Elm Street: Between Groton Long Point Road and Brook Street
• Marsh Road: From Groton Long Point Road to Terrace Avenue

It's expected that roads will be clear of event-related traffic by noon.