Westport Police Department

10/31/2026

10/31/2026

🚧 ROAD WORK / TRAFFIC ADVISORY – WESTPORT

The Westport Police Department would like to notify residents and motorists that paving operations will be taking place today, October 31, 2026, starting at Hix Bridge Road and ending at 200 Horseneck Road.

🚔 Traffic Control: Police officers will be on scene directing traffic.

⏱️ Expect Delays: Intermittent traffic delays should be anticipated.

⚠️ Use Caution: Construction crews and workers will be operating in and around the roadway. Please slow down, remain alert, and use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

🛣️ Alternate Routes: Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes whenever possible.

🚑 Emergency Services: All emergency service agencies have been notified of the temporary traffic pattern changes. Emergency response services will remain unaffected.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation while this work is being completed. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and help keep our road crews, police officers, and fellow motorists safe.

Thank you for your cooperation!

— Westport Police Department

10/31/2026

🎃👻 HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! 👻🎃

Halloween is here, and the Westport Police Department wants everyone to have a fun, festive, and SAFE Halloween! Whether you're trick-or-treating with the kids, handing out candy, or heading out to enjoy the evening, here are a few important safety reminders to help keep everyone safe:

🎃 For Trick-or-Treaters:

🚶Walk facing traffic and stay as far off the roadway as possible.

🚦 Look both ways before crossing the street and never assume a driver sees you.

🔦 Be visible! Carry a flashlight or glow stick and add reflective tape to costumes and bags.

👻 Choose safe costumes. Make sure masks don't block your vision, costumes fit properly, and accessories are soft and flexible.

🍬 Wait to eat your treats until an adult has inspected them. Avoid candy that is unwrapped, damaged, or appears tampered with.

👨‍👩‍👧 Stay with your group and make sure younger children are accompanied by a responsible adult.

🚗 For Drivers:

🐢 Slow down and stay alert! Children may be excited, distracted, and difficult to see, especially after dark.

📵 Put away distractions and keep your eyes on the road.

🚸 Be especially cautious in residential neighborhoods and wherever children may be trick-or-treating.

🏠 For Homeowners:

💡 Keep walkways, steps, and entrances well-lit and free of obstacles.

🕯️ Use battery-operated candles instead of open flames in jack-o'-lanterns and decorations.

🐕 Keep pets secured and comfortable to help prevent unexpected encounters with trick-or-treaters.

A little extra caution goes a long way in making Halloween enjoyable for everyone. Let's all do our part to keep our community safe!

🎃 From all of us at the Westport Police Department, we wish you and your family a HAPPY, FUN, AND SAFE HALLOWEEN! 👻🚔

10/30/2026

Westport Police Officers and Dispatchers delivered some early Halloween treats today to the students at the Westport Elementary School & Alice A. Macomber School. Officers also took the time to reiterate safety precautions they can practice while Trick or Treating!

Tips for Safety 🎃
-Utilize reflective tape to costumes or treat bags for better visibility. Glow sticks work too!
-Parents, inspect your child’s candy to ensure no tampering has occurred. Avoid any candy with open or ripped wrappers.
-Adult supervision always! Travel in larger groups.
-Skip dark homes. Look for homes that are participating with a well-lit or decorated exterior.
-Stick to sidewalks & always look both ways before crossing street.

Westport Police Department wishes everyone a safe Halloween 🎃 👻

10/28/2026

We’d like to take a moment to thank and recognize our officers and dispatchers, as well as the Westport Fire Department for their service towards our community of Westport.

National First Responders Day is observed annually on October 28 to honor the service, sacrifice, and dedication of America’s police officers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and 911 dispatchers.

10/28/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – SANFORD ROAD 🚧

The Westport Police Department would like to notify residents and motorists that beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, the traffic pattern on Sanford Road will change for paving operations.

🚧 Please be advised of the following traffic changes:

🚗 Southbound traffic ONLY: Sanford Road will be open to southbound traffic only. Northbound traffic will be closed from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

🚔 Police officers will be on scene directing traffic.

⏱️ Expect delays: Intermittent delays are anticipated on some side streets as paving crews continue working throughout the area. Please allow additional travel time.

⚠️ Use caution: Crews and workers will be operating in and around the roadway. Please slow down, remain alert, and use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

🛣️ Seek alternate routes: Motorists traveling northbound on Sanford Road should plan accordingly and use alternate routes.

🚑 Emergency services: All emergency services have been notified of the traffic pattern change and will remain unaffected.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as this work continues. Please plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and help keep our road crews, officers, and fellow motorists safe!

Thank you for your cooperation!

— Westport Police Department

10/26/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – SANFORD ROAD 🚧

The Westport Police Department would like to notify residents and motorists that southbound traffic on Sanford Road will be closed for paving operations throughout this week, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM daily. Northbound traffic will remain open.

Please be advised of the following:

🚔 Police officers will be on scene directing traffic.

🚧 Intermittent delays are expected on some side streets as paving crews work throughout the area.

⏱️ Travel through the area may take longer than usual. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes whenever possible.

⚠️ Crews and workers will be operating in and around the roadway. Please slow down, remain alert, and use extra caution when traveling through the work zone.

🚑 All emergency services have been notified of the lane closure and will remain unaffected.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation as this work is completed. Please allow yourself additional travel time and help keep our road crews, officers, and fellow motorists safe!

Thank you for your cooperation!

Westport Fire Department, Massachusetts Westport Community Schools

10/26/2026

🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨

Paving of Sanford Road (from Briggs Road to Route 6) is scheduled to occur beginning Monday, October 26th with the potential to continue through Saturday, October 31st, weather and scheduling permitting.

Travel delays and/or detours are expected during paving hours between 6:30a.m. and 4:30p.m. During paving operations, temporary road closures are possible at times, with only local resident access and emergency response access being maintained. It is strongly encouraged that motorists and pedestrians seek alternate routes during paving hours, and if absolutely necessary, always use extreme caution when traveling through construction zones. Thank you for your continued patience and cooperation.

10/23/2026

Advisory: Dartmouth, Westport 🚨

Ramp Closure - Roadwork on I-195 Westbound Including Exit 16 (Route 88), Nightly, beginning Sunday, October 25, through Thursday, October 29, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning

DARTMOUTH/WESTPORT - The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that it will be performing roadwork on I-195 westbound between mile marker 19.4 and mile marker 16.2 in Dartmouth and Westport. Nightly work will take place Sunday, October 25, through Thursday, October 29, from 8:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning. Work is anticipated to be completed by Friday morning, October 30.

In addition to lane closures on I-195 westbound, exit 16 will be closed during working hours Thursday night to Friday morning. The following traffic detour will be in place:

I-195 westbound exit 16 closure on Thursday, October 29:
Continue on I-195 westbound.
Take right to exit 13.
Turn left at the bottom of the ramp.
Turn left onto Plymouth Avenue.
Turn right onto I-195 eastbound.
Take exit 16 (Route 88).

Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the affected area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

10/18/2026

🎃👻 HALLOWEEN HAPPENINGS! 🚔🍂

The Westport Police Department had a great time participating in the Westport Recreation Department's Halloween Happenings event today at the Adamsville Conservation Area!

We always enjoy getting out into the community, meeting residents, spending time with families and sharing some lighthearted conversation. Events like these are a great reminder that building strong community connections happens in the little moments, whether it’s a quick chat, a shared laugh or simply enjoying a fun community event together.

A big thank you to Dana Stewart for organizing another great event and giving us the opportunity to be part of the fun! We look forward to seeing everyone at more community events throughout the fall and holiday season. 🎃🍁