Construction Impacts
CSX Railroad Crossing Work on Market Street is Complete
The Maplewood Avenue Bridge is reopened for the winter. More work will be done spring 2025.
Islington Street is being paved with seasonal work completed Friday, December 20 after paving sidewalks near Summer Street.
PORTSMOUTH HISTORICAL SOCIETY ACCESS
The project to rebuild the ADA ramp at the back of the Portsmouth Historical Society building continues. The effort has taken a bit longer than planned due to some unforeseen conditions that had to be resolved. The work crew completing the new ADA ramp has poured the concrete. Now awaiting the handrail installation. There is temporary ADA access from the staff entrance back door: ring the bell and a staff member will unlock the door for access. There is ADA parking across the street until the project is completed.
SOUTH STREET & PINEHURST INTERSECTION WATER CONNECTION
A temporary water shut-off was completed on Monday, Dec 16 to connect the water main. If there is discoloration in the water, please run the COLD water for 10-15 minutes to clear it.
HANOVER GARAGE
The project has now paused work until after the first of the year. At that time the construction team will be focusing on the restoration of the Hanover and High Street stairs.. The Hanover Garage is in year two of a three-year renovation. Questions? Contact the Parking Office at 603-610-7257. Go to the Hanover Garage Project page for more information.
SEASONAL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Islington Street Phase 2A & 2B
Crews are completing Phase 2A of construction from Dover Street to Cornwall Street and proceeding with Phase 2B from Cornwall Street to Middle Street. Detours will be implemented when necessary to accommodate contractor operations. Week of Dec 16: Phase 2B, Section 1: Cornwall to Brewster: No significant work anticipated. Cleanup for winter. Section 2: Brewster to Summer: Water main installation on Brewster Street; drainage main installation on Summer Street. Grading and paving takes place on Thurs Dec 19 then temporary paving of sidewalks and general winter cleanup work. Summer to Maplewood: Possible brick sidewalk inlay. Install granite bench. Cleanup for winter.: final underground connections in the Summer Street and Brewster Street intersections. For the March 19, 2024 public meeting presentation and video recording, additional background information and to sign up to receive weekly updates on the project when it starts, visit the project page.
Bartlett Street Project
Work is completed for the Bartlett Street project for the season except for installation of the bridge rail at the Hodgdon Brook culvert. The installation is tentatively scheduled for the week of December 16. Work will resume in the Spring of 2025 to place the final pavement, roadway striping, raised crosswalk at Pine Street, raised intersection at Thornton Street, touch up the loam and re-seed. The Morning Street scope of work is currently on HOLD and will be reevaluated in the Spring.. For the March 27, 2024 public meeting presentation and video recording, additional background information and to sign up to receive weekly updates on the project when it starts, visit the project page.
Maplewood Avenue Bridge Project
Maplewood Avenue Bridge is reopened for the winter. For maps of the alternative routes visit the project page. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the southern sidewalk. Week of Dec 16: Completing removal of the water diversion system (coffer dam) and paving to reopen the roadway to vehicular traffic. The Preconstruction Public Meeting was held on May 7, 2024. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, the recording of the meeting, presentation and Q&A, please visit: 5.7.2024 Maplewood Avenue Bridge Project Preconstruction Meeting - YouTube. For the meeting presentation, design plans, additional background and to sign up to receive weekly updates on the project when it starts, visit the project page.
Union Street Project
MAC construction has completed work for the winter. The final paving of Union Street (State to Middle), Coffins Ct, and the remaining driveways will be done in the spring. For more information in the April 2, 2024 meeting presentation and video recording and to sign up to receive weekly updates on the project when it starts, visit the project page.
Willard Avenue Project
Granese Construction has completed work for the winter and is demobilizing all equipment. They will be back in the spring to finish some drainage, curbing, sidewalks and final paving. For the April 17 Preconstruction meeting presentation and video recording, more information and to sign up for future email updates, visit the project page.
Sagamore Avenue Project
Work is complete except for utility pole transfers which will continue for the winter. The remaining work will be finished in the spring. For details go to the meeting recording and minutes. For more information, visit the project page.
MARJORIE STREET PUMP STATION
A temporary water shut-off was completed on Monday, Dec 16. If there is discoloration in the water, please run the COLD water for 10-15 minutes to clear. For background information visit the project page.
I-95 SOUND BARRIER CONSTRUCTION
Work to install the fenceposts for the sound wall begins this week. Governor Sununu and the Executive Council at their September 25, 2024 meeting authorized the NH Department of Transportation (NHDOT) to enter into a contract with Northeast Earth Mechanics, LLC of Pittsfield, NH for the construction of sound abatement walls and privacy fencing along I-95 in Portsmouth. The contract amount is $18,771,486.75. For full details and background visit the project page.
NH DOT LAFAYETTE ROAD (ROUTE 1) PROJECT
NH Department of Transportation (NH DOT) hosted a public information meeting on its Lafayette Road (Route 1) Corridor Improvement Project on July 24, 2024. NH DOT conducted a public briefing on Nov 18 as a City Council Work Session. For background visit the Project Website (Portsmouth 29640) with the full US Route 1 Corridor Plan. NH DOT also advises that anyone with comments or concerns about this project should contact David Smith, P.E. - Project Manager, NH Department of Transportation | P.O. Box 483, Concord NH 03302