FRIDAY, AUG. 13, 2021
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The contractor continues to connect water customers to the completed, newly installed water main. For questions or concerns about scheduling a water connection, contact Deputy Services Director Bill Boulanger at b.boulanger@dover.nh.gov, or 516-6450.

Traffic and parking restrictions for the week of Aug. 16

Monday, Aug. 16

  • Work area will be on Main Street by Franklin Plaza, across from Janetos Plaza.
  • This will require the closure of the left-turning loop from Main Street to Central Avenue/Second Street.
  • Portland Avenue inbound traffic will also be closed at Chapel Street. Traffic will be detoured to Central Avenue by Chapel Street, Saint John Street and Broadway.

Tuesday, Aug. 17

  • Work area will be the Day's Inn, 481 Central Ave.
  • Parking will be restricted on Central Avenue outbound from Chapel Street to Broadway.
  • Central Avenue will also be reduced to one lane in that area.

Wednesday, Aug. 18

  • Work will occur at 487 Central Ave.
  • Parking will be restricted on Central Avenue outbound from Chapel Street to Broadway.
  • Central Avenue will also be reduced to one lane in that area.

Thursday, Aug. 19

  • Work area will be on Main Street between Washington Street and Portland Avenue, and Washington Street from Main Street to Water Street.
  • Traffic will be reduced to one lane through parts of Washington Street and Main Street.
  • Washington Street from Main Street to Water Street will also be reduced to one lane of traffic alternated by flaggers.
  • Parking will be restricted on the north side of Washington Street from Main Street to Water Street, and on Main Street from Washington Street to Portland Avenue.

Friday, Aug. 20

  • The contractor will pave the week's work areas in the afternoon, resulting in intermittent lane closures on Washington Street, Main Street and Central Avenue.
The work schedule may change depending on conditions on the ground, and as much advanced notice as possible will be provided for significant schedule changes.

Drivers should pay close attention to the construction signs when driving and parking downtown. Temporary water mains are laid along the curb and marked by construction barrels and signs. If water lines are hit by a vehicle, it could result in a rupture of the lines and damage to the vehicle.

Report any damage to the temporary water system to police dispatch at 603-742-4646.
About the project
The Washington and Main Water Improvements project will replace 3,000 feet of critical water main infrastructure under Washington Street and Main Street. These are some of the oldest water distribution pipes in the City of Dover that are more than 130 years old.

The contractor is installing a new ductile iron pipe that will provide reliable water service for the next 100-plus years. The project began on March 22, 2021. The six-month project will have significant traffic impacts and limited durations of water shutoff as infrastructure is replaced. The project remains on schedule for substantial completion on Aug. 19, 2021, and final completion on Sept. 18, 2021. A complete street paving overlay will occur in the spring of 2022.

This work includes street excavation, lane closures, and overnight water shutoffs in the downtown area. See the map below for the project area, or click here for the project page with project maps.

The City encourages pedestrians and motorists to be vigilant while moving throughout the downtown area and look for signs providing information about the project and sections of streets and sidewalks closed for construction. Uneven road conditions and sidewalks are likely to occur, so please use caution driving, riding bikes and walking in the area.

To receive these email updates about the project, visit bit.ly/doverdownload and select "Project updates: Washington and Main Water Improvements."
The above map shows the project area for the replacement of the water main along Main Street and Washington Street. This map and detailed maps of where isolation valves are located are available at the project page: https://www.dover.nh.gov/government/city-operations/community-services/current-projects/washington-and-main-water-improvements/