Seasonal Construction Impacts
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 is completing the new ADA ramp. 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.
HANOVER GARAGE
Work continues on Level 4. 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. Phase 2B, Section 1: Cornwall to Brewster: No significant work anticipated. Section 2: Brewster to Summer: Sewer main installation. Summer to Maplewood: Temporary sidewalk paving, driveway and street apron paving. . Owners/ residents will be notified 48 hours in advance of any scheduled water main shutdowns. 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
Daily closure, 7 am to 5 pm, of Bartlett Street between Woodbury Avenue and Hodgdon Brook continues. Outside this area, outbound lane is closed; inbound traffic allowed. While the detour is in place the road is re-opened every night. Access provided to properties within the construction zone. Two utility crews, one roadway reconstruction crew working as follows: Week of November 11: Complete reconstructing driveway aprons, install roadway signage, temporary asphalt patching in various locations, loam and seed. Week of November 25: Final site restoration and punchlist items. December: Install bridge rail structural sidewalk at Hodgdon Brook culvert. 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
Bridge now closed through the end of the construction season in December. Traffic is rerouted along detour paths. For maps of the alternative routes visit the project page. Pedestrian access will be maintained via the southern sidewalk. The Nu-Pipe crew has completed the application of the culvert lining and the polyvinyl grout behind the granite blocks of the arch. Week of November 18: Continue reconstruction of the northwest retaining wall adding the top course of granite blocks, encase existing utility banks in concrete and Install riprap in the northwest quadrant of the site. Final steps will involve removing the coffer dam and laying temporary pavement.
Union Street Project
Week of November 18: Final paving of driveways, loaming and seeding, then final site cleanup. One lane alternating traffic remains in effect. 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
Willard road work will again require the closing of the outbound lane of Lafayette at the Willard-Lafayette intersection on Wed Nov 20, Thurs Nov 21 and Fri Nov 22, starting at 9 am each day. outbound traffic will be detoured onto Middle Road and then South Street. Week of Nov 18: The contractor will be finishing up the gravel roadbed placement on Willard. The road will be closed to through traffic and not allow on-street parking. The City asks that residents please move vehicle(s) from the work zone area prior to 7 am. Effort will be made to limit the disruption to one day but may take longer than anticipated. Emergency access will be maintained throughout. To make special arrangements for access or to answer questions, please contact John McCarthy, the on-site Resident Project Representative at (603) 498-0298. The goal is to get all the disturbed roads graveled, graded and paved prior to Thanksgiving. Cleanup will take a couple of following weeks and the contractor will return in the spring to complete curbing and sidewalks. EARLY TRASH PICKUP on Fridays continues. Trucks circulate around 6:30 am. 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
The contractor has begun work. For background information visit the project page.
I-95 SOUND BARRIER CONSTRUCTION
Work began the week of October 28. 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 will conduct a public briefing on Nov 18 at 6 pm 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