The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) is holding a public information session about proposed repairs to stream crossings on the Larkin Trail that were damaged during the August 2024 flooding event.
The meeting will provide an opportunity for DEEP and SLR Consulting to present the current design concepts, discuss project progress, explain the approach being taken at the various washout locations, and answer questions from stakeholders and the public.
The meeting can be attended in person or virtually.
Connecticut DEEP Public Information Session
Larkin Bridle Trail Stream Crossing Repairs of Four Flood-Damaged Stream Crossings in Oxford & Southbury, Connecticut
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Southbury Town Hall – Room 205, 501 Main Street South Southbury, CT
Virtual attendance: Microsoft Teams at https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/218183922462256?p=xQPNOfVEDB0CzFW2lY.
Meeting Agenda
6:00 – 6:05 PM | Welcome & Introductions. Presenter: Connecticut DEEP.
- Welcome and opening remarks
- Purpose and objectives of the information session
- Introduction of the project team, including SLR Consulting
6:05 – 6:10 PM | Project Background & Context. Presenter: SLR Consulting.
- Overview of the August 2024 flood damage
- Existing conditions at the stream crossings
- Project need and long-term objectives
- Rebuilding, stabilization, and protection of state property
6:10 – 6:40 PM | Site-by-Site Project Overview. Presenter: SLR Consulting.
- Review of each of the four proposed stream crossing repair locations:
- Site 1: Jeremy Swamp Road – Southbury
- Site 2: Curt Smith Road – Southbury
- Site 3: Pope Road – Oxford
- Site 4: Christian Street – Oxford
- For each location, the presentation will cover:
- Existing site conditions
- Proposed design and stabilization approach
- Design objectives
- Long-term resiliency and future protection
- Potential recreational use
- Engineering and environmental considerations
6:40 – 6:45 PM | Next Steps. Presenter: SLR Consulting.
- Project schedule and anticipated timeline
- Permitting process
- Construction and implementation considerations
- Upcoming project milestones
6:45 – 7:30 PM | Public Questions & Discussion. Facilitated by Connecticut DEEP and SLR Consulting.
Discussion topics may include:
- Questions regarding the proposed designs
- Site-specific concerns
- Permitting and environmental considerations
- Construction impacts
- Project implementation