CT DEEP to Hold Information Session on Flood Repairs to Larkin Trail

Connecticut DEEP Public Information Session

Larkin Bridle Trail Stream Crossing Repairs

Four Flood-Damaged Stream Crossings

Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (90 Minutes)

Location: Southbury Town Hall – 501 Main Street South Southbury, CT

Virtual Attendance: Microsoft Teams (Hybrid Option) 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