Flood waters consume Barnes Field and tear up roadway on Route 229 bridge

Barnes Field off Mix Street is underwater as result of torrential rains on Sunday morning. | Rit Carter

Posted By: Staff July 16, 2023

Torrential rains swept across Bristol Sunday, leading to localized flooding. The heavy rains caused the Pequabuck River to spill its banks on Broad Street in Forestville and throughout Bristol. Several streets were also closed hours after flood water began to subside.

Receding floods waters revealed substantial damage to the bridge at the intersection of Rts. 229 and 72. Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to survey damage statewide, including a stop at on Rt. 229 later this afternoon.

Receding flood waters reveal damage to roadway. | David Fortier
Damage to Rt. 229 has closed the road. | David Fortier

The waters swallowed up the infield and outfield on Barnes Field with the water rising to the level of the dugout seats.

A little more than a mile away, Stafford Avenue, near the entrance to Sherman Park development, resembled a river with the waters rushing down the street.

Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano took to Facebook several times showing conditions around town and advised residents not to underestimate the power of running flood waters.

The flooding at Barnes Field creates a lake. | Rit Carter

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