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Effective Saturday, September 12, 2026
The Connecticut Department of Transportation, Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak announced that to support critical high tower cable removal at the WALK Bridge Project in Norwalk, Metro-North and Amtrak trains will run on modified schedules with reduced service between New Haven and New York along the New Haven Line during select weekends, beginning September 12 through November 1, 2026.
For complete information about the planned weekend service reductions, please review the WALK Bridge Construction Service Advisory.
Effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Permit holders will have a 15-day grace period to renew their permits after the expiration date. Any permit not renewed by the end of the grace period will be subject to a $50 late fee.
Effective Monday, April 6, 2026
Lot #1 will be permit-only parking. Daily parking spaces are available in lots 4, 7, and 8.
Effective Tuesday, January 20, 2026
The fine for non-permit holder parking violations at both Westport Railroad Station lots will increase from $25.00 to $50.00. This measure is intended to ensure that permit parking-designated areas remain accessible only to permit holders.
Lot 3 Updates
- Fencing has been installed in the upper section of Lot 3 as part of the same SAGA Bridge project. All daily parking spaces in Lot 3 (south side of the station) have been converted back to permit-only spaces. This change adds 26 permit spots in the westernmost portion of Lot 3. Updated signage has been installed to reflect this adjustment.
- Starting on or about November 3, 2025, The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work on the two high towers adjacent to the SAGA Bridge. This work will require the use of a portion of Lot 3 near the station house and the use of parking spaces on Railroad Place. Click here for additional information and maps.
Trouble finding permit parking at Saugatuck (Westport) Train Station:
Lot #7 continues to be underutilized. This lot is accessible from Riverside Avenue and Franklin Street with Sidewalks to the train station. Saugatuck Parking Map.
Management
The Westport Police Department, Railroad Parking Division manages Westport Railroad Parking operations and all facilities. The Police Department performs law enforcement and security services. Rail service is provided by Metro-North Railroad.
The stations and many of the surrounding lots are owned by Connecticut DOT.
Contact Us
In Person: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Police Headquarters is located at 50 Jesup Road. By Email: parking@westportct.gov
Before driving to Police Headquarters for railroad parking-related matters, please call 203-341-6001 to verify that the window is open.
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