Speed Limit to Drop on Rt 7 by Wilton High School "School Zone"

The Wilton Police Department in conjunction with the Wilton Board of Education is in the final stage of implementing a School Zone on Route 7 (Danbury Road) in the area of Wilton High School.  

The Wilton Police Commission, which is the Local Traffic Authority, as recognized by State Law, initiated plans to designate this area as a School Zone in an effort to enhance safety in the area during school openings and closings. 

The current speed, 40 mph will be reduced to 30 mph between the hours of 07:00 – 09:00 AM and 2:00 – 4:00 PM.  The area of speed reduction will be clearly posted for motorists to observe from the Pimpewaug Bridge to Allen’s Meadows.

The tentative installation date of signage is scheduled for the first week in December.  Along with Connecticut Department of Transportation signs indicating the reduced speed limit, poles will be installed in each direction that will alert motorists of the School Zone.  There will be solar powered panels that will operate 2 – 12” yellow flashing beacons, radar speed indicator and a “School Zone” speed sign will be displayed.

The Wilton Police Department encourages safe driving habits by all motorists.