Newtown residents are advised that there will be temporary road closures and travel restrictions on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 27, for the annual C.H. Booth Library Turkey Trot 5K and 2.5K road race/walk. The event will take place between 7:35 and 9 am, and the race route has been approved in cooperation with Newtown Police Department and the State of Connecticut Highway Department.

To ensure the safety of runners and spectators, portions of the following roads will be impacted during the approximate times listed: Queen Street, Church Hill Road, The Boulevard, School House Hill, Wendover Road, Glover Avenue, Meadow Road, Elizabeth Street, and Grand Place.

Residents traveling in or through this area between 7:30 and 9 am should expect delays, plan accordingly, and allow extra time if they need to drive in the Borough during this period.

For more information about the race and a map of the route, visit newtownturkeytrot.com or contact the library at 203-426-4533. Registration for the 5K and 2.5K walk continues through 7:15 am on race day.