DPW Facilities Improvement Project

FY26 Paving Projects:

The City began a Pavement Condition Management Program in 1993 and implements a rotating schedule of maintenance based on road conditions and budget requirements to maintain street conditions at the current level.

Deer Street: As part of the annual pavement management program, DPW will pave Deer Street between Russell Street and Market Street starting Monday, August 11, 2025. The work will last 6-7 days and will mean no parking is allowed on either side of Deer Street in that block, 7 am to 6 pm.

South End: Weather permitting, resurfacing and no parking is planned for Fri Aug 15 on Hancock, Gates, Washington and South School Streets plus Humphrey's Court; and on Mon Aug 18, 2025 on Ridges Court, Fernald Court, Ball Street, Baycliff Road, Driftwood Lane, Pleasant Point Drive, Boyan Place, Moebus Terrace, Robin Lane. Work hours from 7 am to 4 pm. The City began a Pavement Condition Management Program in 1993 and implements a rotating schedule of maintenance based on road conditions and budget requirements to maintain street conditions at the current level.

Additional FY26 street paving, maintenance and rehabilitation projects that were authorized for bonding by the City Council on August 4, 2025 include:

• Middle Street
• Woodbury Avenue (Bartlett to Market Street)
• Maple Haven
• Coakley Road

Pease Tradeport:

• Airline Avenue
• Aviation Avenue
• Newfields Street
• Rochester Avenue
• Rye Street

FY25 Paving Projects, click here.

For details on FY24 road paving projects, click here.

For details on FY24 sidewalk projects, click here.

For a list of completed 2022 road paving projects, click here.

Tide Mill Road Water Main Replacement

Elwyn Park Drainage

The City is studying the stormwater drainage in the Elwyn Park Neighborhood in addition to the Elwyn Sidepath Project. 

Status: In Design

Project Manager: Dave Desfosses, Construction Technician Supervisor 766-1411

Estimated Time of Completion: 

Estimated Cost: $10,000

Funding Source: Elwyn Park Drainage

Designer/Contractor: CMA Engineering
 

SAGAMORE AVENUE SIDEWALK

Description: This project will entail construction of a new sidewalk along Sagamore Avenue from Odiorne Point Road to the old Moose Club access road.

CITYWIDE SIDEWALK RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM

Description: The Public Works Department created and conducted a conditional sidewalk assessment of City maintained sidewalks. The assessment contains detailed information on 77 miles of sidewalk, not including those within parks, fields and other City maintained facilities. The results give staff a clear depiction of the overall conditions. This project consists of sidewalks identified as being in poor to fair condition. Reconstruction work is based on need and coordinated with other street and utility improvements.

CITYWIDE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE PROGRAM

Description: The City continues to replace antiquated signal systems throughout the City. These replacements improve traffic flow, emergency response, efficiency and safety at these intersections. The upgrades include new traffic signals, controllers, pedestrian indicators and minor roadwork at each intersection. The signal system at Middle Street and Miller Avenue / Summer Street has been identified as needing improvements.

CITYWIDE BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS

Description: This project provides for the maintenance of City bridges. Typical bridge maintenance activities include sealing the concrete surfaces, replacing the pavement surfaces, replacing the bridge membranes and replacing, maintaining or upgrading railing systems and fences. Funds are based on the Bridge Master Plan recommendations for the highest priority repairs including Kearsarge Way Bridge and Market Street Bridges over North Mill Pond.

STREET PAVING, MANAGEMENT AND REHABILITATION

Description: The City began a Pavement Condition Management Program in 1993. An annual report updating the City’s pavement management system is completed as part of this program. City road conditions are evaluated, the road network conditions and budget requirements are analyzed, and road-paving programs are developed. The report provides recommended funding to maintain street conditions at the current level. These are capital costs. They are implemented over a two-year period with an expected life of 20 years. The Public Works operational budget includes maintenance work costs with an expected life of 10 years.

CITYWIDE RETAINING WALLS REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Description: The City owns over 30 retaining walls. This project will involve repairing failing retaining walls that are at risk of damaging private properties adjacent to them. The walls around the Municipal Complex are included in this project.