Engineering Services Division - City of Concord, NH

CIP35 – US Route 3 Corridor North Project – Phase II Update:

July 09, 2010 Update:

The Phase II section of the US Route 3 corridor has reached substantial completion. The contractor will be removing equipment and construction signs from the site. The Phase III section of North State Street; from Lake Street to Palm Street is currently out to the bidding process. The City will open bids on Friday, July 23rd and award the next Phase shortly thereafter. Thanks to all the residents, commuters, cyclists and pedestrians for their patience during the Phase II construction.

July 01, 2010 Update:

Next week on the U.S. Route 3 corridor reconstruction project, the contractor will be observing the Independence Day holiday and as such, no work will be occuring on Monday, July 5th. The remainder of the week will entail completion of the sidewalk paving and loam placement. We also tentatively expect long line and crosswalk striping in the section base paved this year, from Knight Street to Lake Street. One-lane traffic conditions will persist throughout the week in the aforementioned section of North State Street, delays are to be expected.

June 25, 2010 Update:

Work on the Phase II section of the Route 3 corridor continues to progress, with next week scheduled for paving of sidewalks and construction of concrete ADA tipdown ramps. We also expect to begin loam placement, with hydro seeding soon to follow, and general site cleanup. As with past weeks, this work will require one lane traffic conditions to persist on North State Street; from Knight Street to Lake Street.

National Grid and R. H. White Construction will begin work on Lake Street to upgrade their main and services to high pressure. This work will require one-lane traffic on Lake St. with minor delays to motorists to be expected.

June 18, 2010 Update:

Next week on the Route 3 reconstruction project; the contractor will be continuing efforts to reconstruct and repave driveway aprons. Sidewalks have been excavated to subgrade and we anticipate crushed gravel placement and grading as well during the upcoming week. Catch basin grates have been raised to base pavement grade in the past week, with manhole frames and water valve boxes soon to follow. This work will be taking place on North State Street; between Knight Street and Lake Street. One-lane traffic conditions will continue throughout the week, with minor traffic delays to be expected. We thank you for your patience during traffic delays due to the reconstruction project.

June 11, 2010 Update:

With the completion of the binder course pavement and installation of vertical granite street curbing completed, the contractor will now focus efforts on constructing sidewalks and driveway aprons. This work will be occuring on North State Street; from Knight Street to Lake Street. One-lane traffic conditions will persist throughout this construction and delays are to be anticipated in this area. With the road now paved, we would ask that the motoring public respect everyone's safety and please slow down as you commute through the work zone.

June 4, 2010 Update:

With the section of North State Street and Knight Street newly base paved, the contractor will now focus efforts on reseting vertical granite street curbing, addressing driveways and building sidewalks. These efforts will still require one lane traffic conditions, and delays are to be expected. Your patience is greatly appreciated as we continue to construct these much needed improvements to the North State Street corridor.

National Grid and R. H. White Construction will be wrapping up the construction on K Street and Hillcrest Avenue shortly and final restoration of disturbed areas should follow soon after.

May 28, 2010 Update:

Next week the contractor will be fine grading and base paving the section of North State Street recently box constructed; from Knight Street to Lake Street and Knight Street itself. One lane traffic conditions will persist in this area, with major delays anticipated during hours of operation; typically 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The public is advised to seek alternate routes whenever possible.

National Grid and R. H. White Construction continue gas service relays to customers on Peabody, K and View Streets. Minor traffic delays are to be expected on the affected streets.

May 21, 2010 Update:

Next week the contractor will continue road box excavation on North State Street; between Lake Street and Knight Street. As with the past week, traffic will be restricted to a single lane during hours of operation, typically 7 AM to 7 PM. Major delays are to be anticipated and we recommend the public seek alternate routes, whenever possible.

Work will also begin on Knight Street next week, with the removal of the south bound slip lane to North State Street, and box construction extending three hundred feet west from North State Street. The remainder of the pavement will be reclaimed to Hutchins Street. Please be advised that their will be a granite curb "bumpout" constructed in future weeks at Knight and Hutchins Streets in an effort to "tee" the intersection and manage traffic speeds on Knight Street. Temporary reflective orange pylons have been put in place representing the new intersection alignment in an effort to prepare motorists for this future improvement.

National Grid and R. H. White Construction continue relaying gas services to the new high pressure mains installed on the side streets of North State Street, in the upcoming Phase 3 section. Minimal traffic disruptions are to be expected in these areas.

May 7, 2010 Update:

With the completion of drainage and sanitary sewer work, the contractor will begin construction of the road box. This work will entail removal of the asphalt road surface, underlying concrete slabs, excavation of the existing materials beneath, and placement of new gravel base courses. This work will be taking place on North State Street; between Knight Street and Lake Street. The public is advised that travel will be restricted to one-lane at all hours of operation and major delays are to be expected in the affected area. Please seek an alternate route, if possible. 

National Grid and R. H. White Construction have completed gas main installations on the side streets off of North State Street, and will begin relaying individual gas service lines to customers in these same neighborhoods. Minor traffic disruptions are to be anticipated related to this work.

April 30, 2010 Update:

With the completion of the new storm sewer trunk line, the contractor will continue focus upon installation of new catch basins in the section of North State Street between Knight Street and Lake Street. Also upcoming will be the replacement of deficient sanitary sewer services in the same area noted above. As with past weeks, traffic flow will be restricted to one-lane during hours of operation. The public is advised to expect delays and seek alternate routes, whenever possible.

National Grid and R. H. White will also continue work on new gas main and service installations in and on the side streets off North State Street. This current work will allow National Grid to retire the old cast iron gas main in the third phase of the Route 3 reconstruction project, thereby reducing or eliminating future conflicts with planned storm sewer infrastructure improvements.

April 23, 2010 Update:

Next week the contractor will continue to install the new storm sewer trunk line and drainage structures in North State Street; from Knight Street to Lake Street. As with prior weeks, the traffic flow will be restricted to one-lane, expect delays in this area. National Grid and R. H. White Construction will continue with gas main and service relays in North State Street and side roads as well.

April 16, 2010 Update:

Next week work will continue on the installation of new storm sewer infrastructure from Knight Street to Lake Street. One-lane traffic conditions will persist in this area throughout the week, delays are to be expected in this area. The contractor has substantially completed the outstanding issues remaining from last construction season; clean up efforts from Sewalls Falls Road to Hutchins Street should be completed by next week.

National Grid and their contractor, R. H. White, has begun to relay gas services in anticipation of the Phase III work to North State Street. They will be working on North State Street, from Lake Street to McGuire Street on services and will be laying new main and services on side streets including; Lake Street, Clarke Street, Fisher Street, Edgemont Street, Engel Street, Peabody Street, View Street, K Street, and Hillcrest Avenue.  Traffic delays in these areas are to be anticipated as well.

April 9, 2010 Update:

During the next week of construction on North State Street, the contractor will continue installation of new storm sewer infrastructure from Knight Street to Lake Street. One lane traffic conditions will persist throughout the week in this area. Delays are to be expected, alternate routes should be sought, if possible.

Completion of minor punchlist items outstanding from last season’s portion of the work continue to be addressed from Sewalls Falls Road to Knight Street. Hydro seeding and driveway adjustments are completed in the above area and we anticipate final cleanup shortly.

April 2, 2010 Update:

Due to the rainstorms early last week, the installation of the new storm sewer infrastructure was postponed until midweek. Work is currently underway on North State Street, from Lake St. to Knight St. with single lane closures occurring in this area during the hours of operation, typically from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Be advised that there will be traffic delays in the aforementioned area of North State Street.

March 26, 2010 Update:

With the onset of the warmer spring weather, Engineering Services is pleased to announce the resumption of CIP 35 - Route 3 Reconstruction Project. The City's contractor, Continental Paving Inc, has returned to complete the Phase 2 section of the corridor; primarily North State Street. Minor cleanup items have begun to be addressed, including site cleanup, punchlist items, and loam placement in preparation of seeding activities.

Next week the contractor will begin construction of new storm sewer infrastructure between Lake Street and Knight Street. This work will require single lane closures throughout the upcoming weeks in this area. As with all road work of this nature, traffic delays are to be anticipated. Please seek an alternate route, if possible. As a friendly springtime safety reminder, please use caution and slow down through this and all work zones encountered in your travels.

March 19, 2010 Update:

Please be advised that the City’s contractor, Continental Paving, Inc. will resume the North State Street reconstruction project on Monday, March 22, 2010. This work will occur on North State Street between Knight Street north to Sewalls Falls Road and will be light in nature. Minor delays are to be expected. Major construction efforts (drainage installation, removal of street pavement and underlying concrete slab, etc.) will not begin in earnest until the week of March 29, 2010. Major delays are to be expected on North State Street between Lake Street north to Knight Street (including Knight Street).

March 12, 2010 Update:

The Engineering Services Division of the Community Development Department will host a public meeting for Phase III of CIP#35 - U.S. Route 3 Corridor Improvements on Thursday, March 18, 2009 at 6pm in City Council Chambers. The construction schedule for this upcoming construction season will be discussed. The area of U.S. Route 3 that will be affected by this construction phase will be from Palm Street to Lake Street. All residents, commuters, local officials, community leaders, and neighborhood groups are invited to attend. Any questions regarding this meeting should be directed to Engineering Services at (603) 225-8520. 

December 18, 2009 Update:

The Route 3 reconstruction project has been suspended for the winter months.  It is expected that the new traffic signals will be activated over this time period. The City would like to acknowledge all the residents, pedestrians, cyclists and commuters that have been impacted by the construction. Their input and patience have been greatly appreciated throughout the duration of the project.

December 11, 2009 Update:

With the street and regulatory sign installations completed and the onset of winter snow, major construction operations have ceased on the corridor. The contractor has only a few punch list items to complete next week. This work will take place on North State Street, between Sewalls Falls Road and Hutchins Street, as weather permits. In traffic signal news, the contractor has informed the City that the new signal installation should take place next week at both the Fisherville Road/Bog Road and North State Street/Sewalls Falls Road intersections. The public is advised to expect minor delays in these two areas during this work. Please stay tuned to www.concordnh.gov and the on-site message boards for up-to-date changes regarding the corridor.

December 4, 2009 Update:

Next week, the contractor will continue clean-up efforts on North State Street, from Sewalls Falls Road to Knight Street. One-lane traffic conditions will continue in this area. The regulatory street signs and the remainder of the pavement markings will be installed next week as well. In traffic signal news, the contractor has informed us that a delay with the supplier will cause the new signal installations at the Fisherville Road/Bog Road and North State Street/Sewalls Falls Road intersections to be postponed until the week of December 14th. Updates will be posted on the City’s website at www.concordnh.gov and on the on-site message boards.

November 25, 2009 Update:

Next week the contractor will continue to pave sidewalks on North State Street, place loam in grass panels and perform site clean-up from Sewalls Falls Road south to Knight Street. One-lane traffic conditions will persist in this area. With the closure of the Sewalls Falls bridge, we expect increased delay times during hours of operation; typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We will do everything in our power to mitigate major delays, but with the anticipated increase in traffic volume to the Route 3 corridor, they may prove unavoidable.

Upon completion of the sidewalk paving, the contractor will complete the fog line striping and cross walk bars on North State Street and finish the line work at the Sewalls Falls Road intersection. Permanent street sign installations should also begin around the same time.

In traffic signal news, we expect the mast arms and related signal equipment to begin to be installed at both the Fisherville Road/Bog Road and North State Street/Sewalls Falls Road intersections in the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned to the City’s website www.concordnh.gov and the on-site message boards for pending details.

November 20, 2009 Update:

Along the North State Street corridor, the contractor continues to build new sidewalks in the area between Sewalls Falls Road and Knight Street. One-lane traffic conditions will continue in this area during the hours of operation; typically 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Residential driveway aprons are being paved as quickly as possible.  Many thanks to the public for bearing with us during the radial granite curb installations. With the continued warmer than normal fall weather, we expect to continue paving the remainder of the driveways and then begin paving sidewalks next week.

November 13, 2009 Update:

With the completion of the new granite curbing, the contractor will continue to focus on construction of the sidewalks along both sides of the North State Street corridor. Paving of the sidewalks and driveway aprons should occur over the next two weeks. The masonry subcontractor is expected on-site at the end of next week to begin raising the catch basins and manhole frames to base grade for the winter. Delays can be expected due to one-lane traffic conditions on North State Street from Sewalls Falls Road to Knight Street. As always, the public’s patience is appreciated as we work to complete the remaining construction prior to the onset of winter.

November 6, 2009 Update:

With the placement of thermoplastic pavement markings on the Fisherville Road section of the Route 3 reconstruction project, the contractor need only address final sign and traffic signal installations and minor punch list items remaining in this area. Many thanks to the residents, businesses, pedestrians, cyclists and commuters of Fisherville Road for their patience during the delays created by the major construction efforts of this past season.

The contractor has placed the "winter base" pavement on the North State Street section of the work. Installation of granite curbing and reconstruction of sidewalks will continue on both sides of the street from Sewalls Falls Road to Knight Street. The public can expect one-lane traffic conditions and delays to persist in this area until the completion of the work. Drivers are urged to slow down in the construction zone, for their own safety and the safety of the workers.

Fisherville Road Ravine fill opposite Hutchins Street

October 30, 2009 Update:

Placement of the winter binder coarse pavement on North State Street, from Sewalls Falls Road south to Knight Street, is planned for today.  Once this is accomplished, the contractor will focus on the installation of vertical granite curbing in the newly paved area. One-lane traffic conditions will continue in the work area and delays are to be expected, except as noted below.

With City elections occurring on Tuesday, and the proximity of the work zone to the polling locations, the contractor will not be working in North State Street on Election Day (11/3). Work will continue on the backfill and slope construction in the ravine opposite Hutchins Street. This work will not impact parking and will have very little impact to traffic flow during hours of construction operations. We expect two-lane traffic conditions at all times.

On Fisherville Road, placement of thermoplastic pavement markings, including cross walks, symbols and stop bars will be continuing early next week.

October 23, 2009 Update:

Construction of new storm sewer infrastructure continues on North State Street, from Tenney Street to Knight Street. One-lane traffic conditions will continue in this area with delays to be expected. We encourage all who can seek alternate routes to do so. The pipe and drainage structure installations are complete. The contractor is planning to begin base paving of the graveled section of Route 3, from just north of Sewalls Falls Road to Knight Street, during the latter part of next week. We will have better detail of the scheduling of this effort soon. Please stay tuned to the on-site message boards or www.onconcord.com.

The final striping of Fisherville Road has been delayed due to scheduling conflicts. We hope to have the problems resolved and begin the lane striping and regulatory sign installation early next week.

October 16, 2009 Update:

Due to scheduling and weather conflicts, the final striping and sign installation on Fisherville Road has been delayed until next week. Minimal traffic disruptions should be expected on Fisherville Road, from Manor Road to Sewalls Falls Road.

The road box excavation on North State Street should be complete next week. New storm sewer infrastructure installation will continue from Tenney Street to Knight Street. One-lane traffic conditions will continue during hours of operation (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) and major delays are to be expected. We appreciate the public’s patience during this extensive road rehabilitation effort.

October 2, 2009 Update:

With the final wear course pavement placed on Fisherville Road, from just south of Manor Road to just south of Sylvester Street, the contractor will focus efforts next week on driveway tie-ins. Final road striping and crosswalk markings are expected the week of October 12th. We thank the residents of this neighborhood and the commuters for their patience throughout the duration of the construction in this area.

Along the North State Street corridor, the contractor will continue new storm sewer infrastructure installation; from Tenney Street to Knight Street. Construction of the road box will continue as well, from Parmenter Road to Tenney Street. One-lane traffic conditions will persist during hours of operation, and major delays are to be expected on North State Street from Knight Street to Parmenter Road. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes whenever possible.

September 25, 2009 Update:

The road box construction has begun on North State Street. The contractor is currently working in the area of Sewalls Falls Road and will be proceeding south.  The installation of new storm sewer infrastructure will also continue from Tenney Street to Hutchins Street.  As many of the commuters and residents of the impacted neighborhoods have experienced, traffic delays are upwards of twenty to thirty minutes in length during peak hours. We encourage drivers to seek alternate routes whenever possible, as the major construction operations will continue for several weeks.

On the Fisherville Road section of the reconstruction work, we are pleased to announce that the final wear course pavement overlay will take place on either Wednesday or Thursday of next week, as weather permits. The paving operation will take place on Fisherville Road from just south of Manor/Borough Road to the Sylvester Street area. In an attempt to reduce traffic delays, road box construction on North State Street will be put on hold during the paving. As stated above, we would encourage commuters to avoid this area during the paving operation. Please stay tuned to the on-site message boards for updates to the final paving schedule.  We appreciate the public’s patience during these often frustrating delays.

September 18, 2009 Update:

It is anticipated that the final pavement overlay along the Fisherville Road corridor will take place the week of September 28th. In preparation for the finish pavement, crews will be raising manhole frames and water valve boxes between Manor Road and Sewalls Falls Road. Visit www.concordnh.gov or watch the on-site message boards for updates to the paving schedule.

Along the North State Street corridor, the contractor continues installation of the new storm sewer infrastructure between Roger Avenue and Knight Street. We expect to begin removing the existing pavement and sub-base from Sewalls Falls Road south, and constructing the new road box the week of September 21st. One-lane traffic will continue during hours of operation and delays are to be expected. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes whenever possible.

September 11, 2009 Update:

Next week, the contractor will resume new drainage construction on North State Street, between Roger Avenue and Hutchins Street. During this phase, single lane closures and delays are to be expected throughout the remainder of pipe installation.  The traffic signal subcontractor has been on-site and has begun installation of the new signal bases and hardware at both the Fisherville Road at Bog Road and North State Street at Sewalls Falls Road intersections.

As major construction efforts on the Fisherville Road corridor are winding down, residents and commuters can expect road crews to begin raising manhole and catch basin castings to their finished elevations in preparation for the placement of the final wearing course pavement. With the continued cooperation of the weather, we are expecting to finish pave Fisherville Road, from the northern limit of Phase I to the Aranco Oil building in late September/early October. Details will firm up as we move closer to the end of this month.

Fisherville Road

September 4, 209 Update:

With the completion of the Beaver Brook box culvert extension on the west side of Fisherville Road, the contractor will focus efforts on building the new sidewalk in this same area. New vertical granite curb, guardrail installation, and base paving of the new walk will be the major construction at the brook. One-lane traffic conditions will continue throughout the week, with delays to be expected during construction hours of operation. Work on the North State Street corridor will be limited to replacement of existing domestic gate valves, from Tenney Street to Knight Street. As always, we thank all citizens for their continued patience with the traffic delays and we appreciate their concern for the workers’ safety by slowing speeds as they pass through the work zones.

August 28, 2009 Update:

Next week work will continue on the installation of the box culvert extension and back slope construction at the Beaver Brook culvert crossing on Fisherville Road. During construction hours, one-lane traffic conditions will persist and delays are to be expected. The new storm sewer construction on North State Street will take a brief pause while National Grid and their subcontractor work to retire the existing low pressure gas main. Continental Paving will continue to replace domestic water gate valves on North State Street in the interim period.

August 20, 2009 Update:

New storm sewer infrastructure installation and domestic water gate valve replacements will continue on North State Street from Sewalls Falls Road to Tenney Street.  Residents and commuters should expect one-lane traffic during hours of construction, with delays during peak hours. On Fisherville Road, the contractor will continue paving of sidewalks, restoration of disturbed areas and clean-up efforts. 

August 14, 2009 Update:

Next week, installation of new storm sewer infrastructure will continue on North State Street from Sewalls Falls Road south to Roger Avenue. One-lane traffic conditions will continue through the week and delays are to be expected. New sidewalk construction on Fisherville Road is nearly complete with paving of the walks expected either this week or next.

August 7, 2009 Update:

Next week, Continental Paving will complete fine grading of the newly constructed sidewalks and pave them as well.  The installation of new storm sewer infrastructure on Fisherville Road, around the Sewalls Falls area, will continue with one lane traffic conditions. 

July 31, 2009 Update:

Next week will bring continued storm sewer infrastructure improvements, mainly focused in the Sewalls Falls Road area of Fisherville Road, along with the replacement of domestic water valves along North State Street from Sewalls Falls Road to Hutchins Street.  Construction of new sidewalks along both sides of Fisherville Road from Bog Road to Sewalls Falls Road is also scheduled for the upcoming week, as the new granite curb installation is almost complete.

July 24, 2009 Update:

Next week will see continued installation of new vertical granite street and driveway curbing, new sidewalk construction, base paving of driveways and side street aprons, and further installation of storm sewer infrastructure. This work will be occurring on Fisherville Road from Bog Road to Sewalls Falls Road. Replacement of domestic water valves to individual residences will also occur in North State Street from Sewalls Falls Road to Roger Avenue, as crews become available from completion of major construction efforts on Fisherville Road. Drivers should anticipate one-lane traffic conditions with delays expected during hours of operation.

July 17, 2009 Update:

After some cooperation from the weather, Continental Paving has placed binder coarse pavement on Fisherville Road from Bog Road to just north of Sewalls Falls Road. The installation of vertical granite curbing will continue into next week. Along with installation of curbing, the contractor will focus on the construction of new sidewalks along both sides of the street and base paving driveway aprons. One-lane traffic conditions will continue and delays are to be anticipated. We thank the public for its continued patience during this work.

July 10, 2009 Update:

The placement of select road base gravels, domestic water valve replacement and the majority of new storm sewer infrastructure is complete. Next week, the contractor will fine grade and base pave Fisherville Road from Bog Road to just north of Sewalls Falls Road. Significant traffic delays are to be expected during the paving operations. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route whenever possible.

July 2, 2009 Update:

Next week work will continue on storm sewer and domestic water infrastructure improvements. Upon completion of said, Continental Paving will be placing the crushed gravel coarse of the new road box on Fisherville Road, from just north of Sewalls Falls Road to Bog Road. These are the last few steps leading up to placing the binder coarse pavements. With a little cooperation from the skies, we hope to be paving the graveled section of road by mid to late July. For all residents of the impacted neighborhoods and commuters, thank you for your continued patience with the construction.

June 26, 2009 Update:

Next week the contractor will continue to install storm sewer infrastructure in Fisherville Road and change out domestic water gate valves. The new road box construction is partially complete. Grading of the newly placed recycled crushed gravel should also occur next week. Traffic will be one lane for the duration of the week. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternate route if possible. The public’s continued patience is appreciated.

June 19, 2009 Update:

Pending completion of the road box construction, Continental Paving will focus on further storm sewer infrastructure improvements in Fisherville Road from Bog Road to Sylvester Street. This work will entail full road crossings. One-lane traffic is to be expected at all times during hours of construction. The City will also begin replacement of existing domestic water valves to properties along the corridor. Impacts will be minimal. Affected property owners will be given advance notice of service disruptions.

June 12, 2009 Update:

Next week Continental Paving will begin removal of the underlying concrete slab in Fisherville Road starting at Bog Road working south to Sewalls Falls Road. One-lane traffic is expected during construction hours of operation, delays will be unavoidable. Please be advised to seek an alternate route if possible. New storm sewer infrastructure installation will also continue next week along with continued overhead wire relocation to newly set utility poles. Continental has also mobilized and activated a portable crusher in the Abbott Road pit. We are currently crushing the concrete slab that was removed from Fisherville Road. during the first phase of the project and recycling the material as select gravel road base for the second phase of the work.

National Grid and their subcontractor, R. H. White have completed service tie overs to the high pressure main in North State Street. The next phase of the natural gas work will involve Sewalls Falls Road from N. State to 26 Sewalls Falls Road also including First Street, Roger Avenue and Parmenter Road.

June 5, 2009 Update:

Work continues along Fisherville Road including the continued installation of new storm sewer infrastructure south of Bog Road to the brook south of Rex Drive and from Sewalls Falls Road north to Sylvester Street. Removal of the street pavement and the underlying concrete slab will also begin; traffic delays are to be anticipated. As always, your patience is appreciated.

May 29, 2009 Update:

The next week will see continued installation of new drainage infrastructure in Fisherville Road from Elijah Street to Bog Road. One-lane traffic is necessary to facilitate this construction and traffic delays are to be expected.  National Grid and R.H. White have completed the gas service conversions to the new high pressure system in Fisherville Road from Sylvester Street to Bog Road. Additional gas service conversions in North State Street will continue for the next month or so from Roger Avenue to Sewalls Falls Road. Again, we thank you for your patience during this heavy construction.

May 22, 2009 Update:

Next week, Continental Paving will continue drainage installation on Fisherville Road from Sylvester Street north to Elijah Street. One lane traffic is to be anticipated on a daily basis, alternate routes should be sought whenever possible. National Grid and R.H. White continue to relay gas services in the corridor, work will continue in North State Street from Tenney Street to Roger Avenue.

May 15, 2009 Update:

Next week, work on the US Route 3 Corridor Improvement Project will continue, with Continental Paving installing new drainage systems along Fisherville Road, from Sylvester Street north. One-lane traffic is expected at times and delays should be anticipated. The motoring public is advised to seek alternate routes whenever possible. R.H. White and National Grid will continue to relay gas services on both North State Street and Fisherville Road.

May 8, 2009 Update:

On Monday, construction will begin on Phase 2 of the US Route 3 corridor project with the installation of drainage systems along Sylvester Street. The temporary closure of Sylvester Street, from Sewalls Falls Road to Fisherville Road, is expected at times. This will include no through traffic on Margerie Street.  The contractor will continue construction of the new gas mains along Fisherville Road, as well as the replacement of services along North State Street, all in advance of the major street work.  Unitil and FairPoint Communications will begin to relocate utility poles along Fisherville Road, from Bog Road south to the Beaver Meadow Brook. This work will include underground conduit installation on Rex Drive.

May 1, 2009 Update:

Construction continues along the US Route 3 corridor with the installation of drainage expected next week on Sylvester Street to Fisherville Road. Road closure is expected on Sylvester Street, from Sewalls Falls Road to Fisherville Road, to accommodate the pipe construction. Delays are expected.

April 24, 2009 Update:

Phase I improvements to the Route 3 corridor are nearly complete.  The pedestrian refuge islands are in place, as well as the concrete tip downs with detectable warning panels.  The sidewalk along the west side of Fisherville Road is nearing completion with only small gaps remaining to be paved. The contractor will continue, as weather permits, to place loam in the newly created grass panel and finalize the work in this area.

Phase II improvements to the Route 3 corridor are scheduled to begin in the next week. This second phase of the reconstruction of Fisherville Road/North State Street will begin at Bog Road and progress south to Lake Street.  The contractor, Continental Paving, Inc., will focus on removal of granite curb, asphalt road surface and the underlying concrete slab.  Traffic delays are anticipated and alternate routes should be sought if possible.  The public’s patience with this necessary work is greatly appreciated.

April 17, 2009 Update:

Construction along Fisherville Road continued this week, including installation of curb throughout the remaining portions of the Phase I section of the project. The contractor has begun addressing base paving of the sidewalks, curb trench patch, and driveway aprons. Work will also focus on completing the new pedestrian refuge islands along Fisherville Road. Final restoration of disturbed areas with loam and grass seed should be expected in the upcoming weeks. The gas company's subcontractor continues to make good progress with the installation of a new main from Elijah Street northerly. The public’s continued patience with traffic delays is appreciated.

April 10, 2009 Update:

Construction of the Phase 1 improvements continue with curb and sidewalk construction along Fisherville Road. Next week’s work will include constructing sidewalks from Scott Avenue to Bog Road, behind the newly installed granite curbing; and continuing to address punch list items remaining from winter shutdown. R.H. White has begun installation of a new gas main at Sylvester Street, working north to complete the gas main section just south of Bog Road. As always, traffic delays are to be expected. As a reminder to the traveling public, please slow down prior to entering the construction zones - delays are frustrating but speeding through a work zone is costly and dangerous.

April 3, 2009 Update:

Construction started this past week along Fisherville Road in conjunction with the US Route 3 corridor project. Work focused on construction of sidewalks and shoulders along the west side of the roadway just south of Cremin Street. Next week construction will continue on new sidewalk along the west side of Fisherville Road from Scott Avenue south to Bog Road.  Curbing installation is expected to begin next week along the newly constructed sections of sidewalk. Continental Paving will also focus on punchlist items remaining from the winter suspension of work. National Grid and their contractor R.H. White will mobilize and begin construction next week of new gas main from Bog Road south to Sewalls Falls Road.  Traffic delays are to be anticipated.

March 27, 2009 Update:

As better weather approaches, so does the 2009 construction season. The Engineering Services Division is pleased to announce the start of construction on the US Route 3 Corridor on Monday, March 30th. Continental Paving will continue its efforts on completing improvements on the first phase of the project (Fisherville Road from Bog Road to Borough Road). Work is expected to begin on the second phase of the project (Fisherville Road and North State Street from Bog Road to Lake Street) in mid to late April. Message boards were deployed on Wednesday notifying the traveling public of the impending work. Details on actual construction sequencing and work area phasing will follow. Motorists should expect delays during construction and are encouraged to seek alternative routes.