Public Information Meeting Replacement Bridge Route 34 Over Eight Mile Brook in Oxford

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) will conduct an in-person public information meeting concerning the replacement of Bridge No. 00944carrying Route 34 over Eight Mile Brookat the Oxford Town Hall Main Room, at 486 Oxford Road,on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. The meeting facility is ADA accessible.

The public information meeting is being held to provide the public and local community the opportunity to offer comments or ask questions regarding the proposed project. A question and answer (Q&A) session will immediately follow the presentation. For more information, please visit portal.ct.gov/DOTOXFORD0107-0181.

"This project will replace the temporary structure that was built after the August 2024 flooding event with a new bridge that will ease traffic impacts and improve safety for all roadway users," said Connecticut Department of Transportation Project Manager Jonathan Kempf. "We encourage the public to attend this meeting to share their feedback with the CTDOT project team to incorporate into the design."

Temporary right-of-way acquisitions will include easements to accommodate temporary construction activities.

Construction is anticipated to begin spring 2027 based on the availability of funding, acquisition of rights of way, and approval of permit(s). The estimated construction cost for this project is approximately $8 million. This project is anticipated to be undertaken with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds.

Individuals with limited internet access may also request that project information be mailed to them within one week by contacting Jonathan Kempf at [email protected] or (860) 594-3308.

Language assistance may be requested by contacting the CTDOT Language Assistance Call Line (860) 594-2109. Requests should be made at least five business days prior to the meeting. Language assistance is provided at no cost to the public and efforts will be made to respond to timely requests for assistance.

Members of the public can submit comments and questions during the two-week public comment period following the meeting. Please submit comments and questions by Thursday, December 4, 2025, to (860) 594-2020, or Jonathan Kempf at [email protected] or (860) 594-3308. Please reference Project No. 0107-0181 in the email or voicemail.