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The City of Keene announces multiple roadway and infrastructure projects scheduled to begin or continue the week of June...
06/08/2026

The City of Keene announces multiple roadway and infrastructure projects scheduled to begin or continue the week of June 8, 2026. Motorists are advised to expect temporary traffic pattern changes, delays, and to use caution when traveling through active work zones.

City-Wide Maintained Roads
Beginning Monday, June 8 at 9:00 PM, the City’s contractor, Pro-Finish Lines, will install pavement center line and fog line markings on City-maintained roads during overnight hours. City Highway crews will also install turning and traffic signal pavement markings throughout the City and in municipal parking lots.

To safely complete this work, temporary traffic patterns including shifted two-way and alternating traffic may be required. Work is expected to continue throughout the week, with normal traffic operations restored daily by 6:00 AM.

Marlboro Street Reconstruction
On Monday, June 8, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers, will continue work on the Marlboro Street Reconstruction Project, including removal, replacement, and resetting of granite curb from Main Street to Eastern Avenue.

Traffic will be maintained as shifted two-way traffic as needed. Temporary markings have been installed to indicate no-parking zones and future travel lanes. Motorists are urged to follow posted markings and signage as construction progresses.

Bartholomew Court & Cheshire Rail Trail Connector
Beginning Monday, June 8, Bazin Brothers and subcontractor Pelow & Sons will continue installing concrete sidewalks on Bartholomew Court and along the Cheshire Rail Trail connector to Marlboro Street.

Traffic will be maintained as shifted two-way traffic. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week, with normal traffic restored at the end of each business day.

Eastern Avenue & Transportation Heritage Trail (THT) Trailhead
Starting Monday, June 8, Gordon’s Property Services and Maintenance will continue work on the Transportation Heritage Trail near the Eastern Avenue trailhead parking area.

Alternating one-way traffic will be in place at times near the trail crossing and parking area. This phase of work is expected to take approximately 2–3 weeks, weather permitting. Normal traffic patterns will resume at the end of each workday.

Island Street
On Thursday, June 11 at 7:00 AM, SUR West and its subcontractor will install pavement markings on Island Street, weather permitting.

Alternating one-way traffic will be in effect near the work zone. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day, with traffic returning to normal afterward.

Pearl Street
Beginning Monday, June 8 at 7:00 AM, SUR West will perform a pavement trench patch and cleanup work related to a sewer main repair at Pearl Street and Crescent Street.

Pearl Street at West Street will be closed to through traffic, with alternating one-way traffic near the work zone. Work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the day.

City Hall Parking Garage
Starting Monday, June 8, Structural Preservation Systems will continue selective demolition and concrete repairs at the City Hall Parking Garage.

This work will continue throughout the week and is anticipated to be completed in early July, weather permitting.

Willow Street
Beginning Monday, June 8, BC Construction will continue excavation and installation of new sidewalks on Willow Street.

Willow Street will be closed to through traffic during concrete pours and reduced to alternating one-way traffic during other construction activities. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the week, weather permitting, with normal traffic restored daily.

George Street Bridge Replacement
Starting Monday, June 8, New England Infrastructure, Inc. will continue installation of a stormwater diversion structure in preparation for the George Street Bridge replacement.

George Street will be closed and detoured near the work zone. This traffic pattern will remain in place throughout the week, with normal conditions restored at the end of each workday.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation during these necessary infrastructure improvements. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted signage, and drive cautiously in all construction areas.

If you have any questions regarding this message, please call our office at (603) 352-6550.

06/05/2026

Keene Public Works will be hosting the first of many "Coffee and Hard Hats" meetings on Wednesday, June 10th, at 10:00 AM at the Transportation Center on Gilbo Ave. In attendance will be Public Works staff and George Downing, the project ombudsman. Next month, representatives from the construction contractor and the construction inspection firm will also be participating.

This informal monthly meetup gives downtown businesses and residents an important opportunity to learn specific plans and schedules for the month ahead, provide input, and ask questions.

Construction for Phase 1 (Central Square area) is planned to start mid-July, just a few weeks away, and last through November. The Coffee and Hard Hats meetings will provide ample time for Q&A and a brief overview of the project. We encourage downtown businesses and other stakeholders to attend, share questions and concerns, and stay in the loop.

Visit the Downtown Project Website (link: www.keenenh.gov/project/downtown) for project information. Public Works staff will also be providing project updates at monthly City Council MSFI Committee meetings on 4th Wednesday's at 6:00 PM in City Hall. These meetings are open to the public, and they are also streamed and recorded for viewing on YouTube (link: https://www.youtube.com/).

Downtown Project Ombudsman: George Downing, (603) 757-2105, [email protected]

Keene Public Works: (603) 352-6550, [email protected]

The Public Works Director has issued a Maintenance Parking Ban to facilitate line painting. During these times there wil...
06/03/2026

The Public Works Director has issued a Maintenance Parking Ban to facilitate line painting. During these times there will be no parking allowed in these areas:

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 10:00 PM-6:00 AM (Use Commercial Street Parking Lot)
- Elm Street Parking Lot
- Federal Street
- Gilbo Avenue
- Gilbo West Parking Lot
- Ralston Street
- Roxbury Plaza
- Wells Parking Lot

Thursday, June 4, 2026 10:00 PM-6:00 AM (Use Elm Street or Gilbo East Parking Lots)
- Court Street
- Mechanic Street
- Summer Street
- Vernon Street
- Washington Street

The City of Keene announces several construction activities June 1-5, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are ad...
06/01/2026

The City of Keene announces several construction activities June 1-5, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are advised to plan accordingly, expect delays, and use caution in active work zones.

• Marlboro Street: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers, will be performing full depth road excavation, reconstruction and re-curb setting in Marlboro Street between Baker Street and Eastern Avenue, this work is anticipated to take one week. In order to safely perform this scope of work Marlboro Street at the location(s) of the active construction limits will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and associated scope of work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week. Traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during this work.

• Bartholomew Court (Public Works) and Cheshire Rail Trail Connector: On , Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers, will continue installing concrete sidewalk on Bartholomew Court and the Cheshire Rail Trail connector to Marlboro Street. In order to safely perform this work traffic will be maintained as alternating one way traffic. This work is anticipated to be completed at the end of the week, and traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day.

• Island Street: On Monday June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor, SUR West, will be preparing the road surface for final paving. On Tuesday, June 2, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM, the City’s contractor, SUR West, and their subcontractor, BDM, will be performing surface course road paving. In order to safely perform this work Island Street at Wi******er Street will be closed and detoured by means of Pearl Street, a traffic lane on West Street will be closed in proximity to Island Street and the park and traffic in proximity to the work zone will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and associated scope of work is anticipated to take two days to complete, and traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during this work.

• City Hall Parking Garage: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM, The City’s contractor, Structural Preservation Systems, will be continuing the installation of concrete repairs for City Parking garage this work will continue all week and is anticipated to take roughly another month to complete the scope of work on the project.

• Willow Street: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor, BC Construction, will continue installing new sidewalk on Willow Street. In order to safely perform this work Willow Street at the location of active construction will be closed to thru traffic during concrete pouring and established as alternating one way traffic during other periods of active construction. This work will continue all week and is anticipated to take approximately 3-weeks to install the remaining sidewalk on Willow Street. Traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during construction.

• Court Street @ Cheshire Medical Center: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM, Faulker Landscaping will be working on the landscaping in the traffic circle island in proximity to the Cheshire Medical Center at 580 Court. The work is anticipated to take two days to completed and is not anticipated to impact normal traffic operations.

• George Street Bridge Replacement: On Monday June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor New England Infrastructure, Inc. be mobilizing to George Street to install the stormwater diversion structures for the bridge demolition phase of the project. In order to safely perform this work George Street in proximity to the work zone will be closed and detoured. This traffic setup and associated scope of work is anticipated to take two days to complete and traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during this work.

• Court Street: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 1:00 PM, Frank Lucius Construction will be installing a pavement patch for the water service that was installed in proximity to 34 Court Street. In order to safely perform this work Court Street at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take the day complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of the working day.

• Hillside Avenue: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM CW Davis Construction will be continuing repairs of an existing sewer service lateral in proximity to 41 Hillside Avenue. In order to safely perform this work Hillside Ave at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take the day to complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of each working day.

• Wi******er Street: On Monday, June 1, 2026 starting at 8:00 AM James T. Lynch Construction will be repairing the sidewalk in proximity to 317 Wi******er St (McDonalds) . In order to safely perform this work Wi******er Street at the location of active construction will be established as shifted traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take two days to complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of each working day.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed.

The City of Keene announces several construction activities May 28 & 29, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are...
05/27/2026

The City of Keene announces several construction activities May 28 & 29, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are advised to plan accordingly, expect delays, and use caution in active work zones.

 - Court Street: Starting on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 8:00 AM Frank Lucius Construction will be installing a water service in proximity to 34 Court Street. In order to safely perform this work Court Street at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take the day complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of the working day.

- Hillside Ave: Starting on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM CW Davis Construction will be repairing an existing sewer service lateral in proximity to 41 Hillside Ave . In order to safely perform this work, Hillside Ave at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take the day to complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of the day.

- Wi******er Street: Starting on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM a contractor will be repairing an existing domestic water service in proximity to 317 Wi******er Street (McDonalds) . In order to safely perform this work Wi******er Street at the location of active construction lanes may need to be shifted. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take the day to complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of the day.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed.

Starting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM the City’s contractor, SUR Construction West, and their subcontractor Arling...
05/26/2026

Starting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM the City’s contractor, SUR Construction West, and their subcontractor Arlington Paving, will be preparing the road surface in West Street for paving later in the week.

In order to safely perform this work, the southernmost eastbound lane of West Street in the area of Island Street will be closed, reducing eastbound traffic to one lane.

This work is anticipated to be completed and traffic restored at the end of the day.

If you have any questions regarding this message, please call our office at (603) 352-6550.

The City of Keene announces several construction activities beginning the week of May 26, 2026. Motorists, residents, an...
05/22/2026

The City of Keene announces several construction activities beginning the week of May 26, 2026. Motorists, residents, and pedestrians are advised to plan accordingly, expect delays, and use caution in active work zones.

Marlboro Street: On Tuesday, May 26, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers, will continue pavement milling on Marlboro Street between Baker Street and Eastern Avenue, this work is anticipated to take two days, pavement shimming will be performed the remainder of the week . In order to safely perform this scope of work, Marlboro Street at the location(s) of the active construction limits will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and associated scope of work is anticipated to be completed by the end of the week, Friday, May 29, 2026. Traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during this work.

Island Street: On Tuesday, May 26, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM, the City’s contractor, SUR West, will be performing repairs to the concrete sidewalk and preparing the road surface for paving later in the week. In order to safely perform this work, Island Street at Wi******er Street will be closed and detoured by means of Pearl street and traffic in proximity to the work zone will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and associated scope of work is anticipated to take two weeks to complete and traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during this work.

City Hall Parking Garage: On Tuesday, May 26, 2026 starting at 7:00 AM, The City’s contractor, Structural Preservation Systems, will be continuing selective demolition and concrete repairs for City Hall Parking garage. This work will continue all week and is anticipated to take roughly another month to complete the scope of work on the project.

Willow Street: Starting Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM the City’s contractor, BC Construction, will be excavation in preparation of installing new sidewalk on Willow Street. In order to safely perform this work Willow Street at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This work will continue all week and is anticipated to take approximately 28-calendar days total to install the sidewalk on Willow Street. Traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day during construction.

Green Acres Road: Starting on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM, L&M Landscaping will be repairing an existing sewer lateral in proximity to 34 Green Acres Road . In order to safely perform this work Green Acres Road at the location of active construction will be established as alternating one way traffic. This traffic setup and scope of work is anticipated to take three days to complete and normal traffic operating conditions will be restored at the end of each working day.

Bartholemew Court (Public Works) and Cheshire Rail Trail Connector: Starting Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00 AM the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers, will be installed concrete sidewalk on Bartholemew Court and the Cheshire Rail Trail connector to Marlboro Street. In order to safely perform this work traffic will be maintained as alternating one way traffic. This work is anticipated to take two (2) weeks and traffic will be restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day.

Court Street @ Cheshire Medical Center: Starting on Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM, Faulker Landscaping will be working on the landscaping in the traffic circle island in proximity to the Cheshire Medical Center located at 580 Court Street. The work is anticipated to take one week and is not anticipated to impact normal traffic operations.

George Street Bridge Replacement: The contractor will not be working the week of May 25, 2026 and the road will be open to normal traffic conditions.

The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation as these improvements are completed.

Our offices, including the Keene Recycling Center, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day....
05/22/2026

Our offices, including the Keene Recycling Center, will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
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