Thousands Expected to Ride Through Newtown

Thousands of bikers plan to ride through Newtown today to raise money for those affected by December's shooting at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.

Organizers say about 3,000 people are expected to participate in Sunday's Green Ribbon Ride, which will start in Shelton and end in Trumbull.

Several  streets will be closed as the bikers make their way through the bike course.

Money raised in the charity ride is slated to go to several charities, including the Sandy Hook Family Healing Fund, Newtown Police Union and Newtown's volunteer fire companies.

Beginning at  7 a.m., Shelton police officers will be closing the following roads:

1. HOWE AVENUE - From Wharf Street to Center Street - BOTH SIDES.
2. HOWE AVENUE - From Center Street to Bridge Street - EAST SIDE OR NORTHBOUND CURB.
3. CANAL STREET - From Wharf Street to Bridge Street - BOTH SIDES.
4. CORNELL STREET - From Howe Avenue to Canal Street - BOTH SIDES.
5. HILL STREET - From Howe Avenue to Canal Street - BOTH SIDES.
6. WHARF STREET - From Howe Avenue to Canal Street - BOTH SIDES.
 

There is also  a parking ban on all closed streets. The roads will remain closed until 12:30 .m.