What’s Behind The Changes On Wellers Bridge Road In Roxbury?

It's been an interesting Summer navigating the roadways of my commute between Torrington and Brookfield. My primary road, Rt. 202, endured a month-long closure through August, and I'm perplexed by the Wellers Bridge Rd one-way closure in Roxbury, but I'm finally accepting it.

Wellers Bridge Rd for those that don't know is a very steep roadway that many use to bypass a small stretch of Rt. 67 through town. According to the Connecticut State Police - Bridgewater/Roxbury Resident Trooper's Office, Wellers Bridge Rd has been one-way traffic Westbound only since Friday, April 25, 2025. There is no explanation as to why this roadway was changed, and no information as to how long this will continue or end.

What is Happening to Wellers Bridge Rd? I Dug This Up

I assume that the closure is due to a reconstruction project, the Connecticut Department of Transportation held informational meetings to hear opinions regarding the replacement of the bridge carrying Wellers Bridge Rd over the Shepaug River. The proposal calls for the replacement of the old two span bridge with a longer single span bridge, and a sidewalk for pedestrian use. The Wellers Bridge replacement has an estimated cost of $13.6 million dollars, and a Spring 2026 start.

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In the meantime, I've actually enjoyed my trip along the one-way detour. I drink in the beautiful sights of the Shepaug River, and I've found that it really didn't add much more than a moment or two in my commute to go around it. The one thing I miss is LaBonne's in Woodbury, but I'm going to Bantam Market now, not too shabby.

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Sometimes the most beautiful colors in the world happen right over your head. I love the colors that sunsets produce, and this is the time of year in Connecticut where they get really good. Here are the five most incredible sunsets I've ever captured on film

Gallery Credit: Photos by Large Dave

Step Inside Goshen's Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates

You may not know about the wonderful dairy products that are tucked away in the woods near the Litchfield/Goshen border, but you should. Before this past weekend I've never heard of Thorncrest Farm & Milk House Chocolates in Goshen, Connecticut, and now I will never forget it. Take a peek at what I found on Town Hill Road

Gallery Credit: Photos by Large Dave

Dudleytown, CT: The Ghost Town That Guards Its Secrets

What you’re about to read is a journey — my journey — into the mysteries of Dudleytown, the so-called “Village of the Damned.”

You’ll get the history, the legends, the frustrating investigations, and the eerie encounters. This isn’t just a ghost story. It’s about land ownership, mysterious incidents, government secrecy, and a community reluctant to talk. It’s curiosity pushing against walls of silence. So, buckle up — Dudleytown’s story is far stranger than you might expect.

Gallery Credit: Lou Milano

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