In an effort to enhance the safety of our children, the Town of Fairfield is establishing new "School Speed Limit 20 MPH" zones, approved by the State of Connecticut, on certain roadways during school days. As the start of school approaches, these signs will be installed in the coming days and will take effect upon installation.
The new speed limits will be enforced during the following hours on school days in the designated school zones:
Fairfield Public High Schools & Middle Schools:
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Ludlowe High School/Middle School:
- Barlow Road (from Barlow Place to Unquowa Road)
- Unquowa Road (from Mill Plain Road to 740 feet east of Papermill Lane)
- Warde High School:
- Knapps Highway (from Alvin Street to Melville Avenue)
- Melville Avenue (from Fairway Green to Old Farm Road)
Elementary Schools:
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
- Burr Elementary School:
- Burr Street (from Stonewall Lane to Wood House Road)
- Riverfield Elementary School:
- Mill Plain Road (from Duck Farm Road to Lakeside Drive)
- Dwight Elementary School:
- Redding Road (from Melin Drive to Cross Highway
Private Schools:
7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
- Notre Dame High School:
- Jefferson Street (from 250 feet west of Park Avenue to 250 feet west of Donna Drive)
The speed limits will be in effect in both directions on these roadways.
The Fairfield Police Department urges all drivers to adhere to these new speed limits and help ensure the safety of our students.