Traffic Authority 03-16-2026

The City of Norwalk Connecticut Traffic Authority held a meeting on March 16, 2026, focusing primarily on approving various road closures and traffic management plans for upcoming community events and infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included approvals for partial and full road closures for events such as the Marvin Elementary School Walkathon, the Gregory Bernett Senior Memorial 5K, the Norwalk Earth Day Festival, the Wall Street Sunset Market, and the Sono Saturday Market. The authority also reviewed and approved a significant capital improvement project involving drainage system upgrades along Glen Denning Street to Canon Street, including detailed plans for phased road closures, detours, and construction timelines with an anticipated start in June or July 2026 and completion by the end of the construction season or early 2027. Additionally, the meeting addressed traffic safety measures such as no through truck signage on Lawrence Street and a proposed speed limit reduction on East Rocks Road, both requiring state approval. The meeting included motions passed unanimously for all event-related road closures and infrastructure improvements, with detailed discussions on contractor bidding, project scheduling, and coordination with residents and other city departments to minimize disruption.