Community Corner

Branford Bridge Project Hurting Business

Business has dropped off since the project began in April.

Grace Romano isn’t sure how much longer she can keep her Grace’s Grill on School Ground Road open. 

Since April a popular thoroughfare through the diner’s location has been closed because of a $3.2 million bridge replacement project, reports the New Haven Register. 

Instead of 7,000 cars running through the area daily traffic has essentially been stopped and its expected to last until November, reporter Evan Lips reports. 

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The diner is near Leetes Island Road near Interstate 95. 

Grace doesn’t blame anyone but is hopeful she can keep her business afloat until November. 

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Read the New Haven Register’s full story here. 


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