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Dec. 3: How about a CT 128 bypass in West Cornwall? The state proposed this in 1970, to help preserve the historic covered bridge there. Residents strongly preferred reinforcing the bridge and keeping it in service.
Nov. 14: In 1958, there was a proposal to extend US 5 to Florida. It never happened, but I have more details about "Long Long Five". Also: more details on 1930s secret routes.
Sept. 24: Preston fans! More detail on CT 164 and CT 165, from about 90 years ago. (Bonus: CT 93 information in Pomfret.)
Sept. 20: Almost famous: CT 58 was nominated to be a National Scenic Byway, alongside CT 169 and the Merritt Parkway. However, unlike the other two routes, it did not make the cut.
Sept. 11: My bad, CT 49. I had details of your creation in 1932 incorrect. And: CT 34 is officially no longer a freeway.
Sept. 2: CT 322, which started as a short unsigned road in Wolcott, now is nearly 10 miles long and intersects two interstates. Some people, though, don't like the number.
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