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Work on the Central Avenue North Water Improvements Project will begin next week by the Old Rollinsford Road intersection before moving to a different Central Avenue location closer to Glenwood Avenue.
Monday, Oct. 25 to Tuesday, Oct. 26
- Work continues near the Old Rollinsford Road area as it ties part of the new water main into an existing water main.
- Southbound traffic will be detoured around the work area via Lowell Avenue, Mount Vernon Street, and Ash Street. Northbound traffic will continue through the worksite.
Tuesday, Oct. 26 to Wednesday, Oct. 27
- Once the water main tie-in is complete, work will shift to the area of 829 Central Ave. near Papa Gino's.
- The contractor plans to install a service line and dig test pits.
- Motorists should expect only one lane of traffic through the work zone, alternated by flaggers. Significant traffic backups may occur. Drivers who can avoid the project area entirely are encouraged to do so.
Thursday, Oct. 28 to Friday, Oct. 29
- After completing the test pits, the contractor will begin installing new pipe in the area of 825 Central Ave. near Woof Meow.
- The contractor will pave the week's work areas Friday afternoon.
- Motorists should expect only one lane of traffic through the work zone, alternated by flaggers. Significant traffic backups may occur. Drivers who can avoid the project area entirely are encouraged to do so.
The contractor will continue to work extended hours, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday.
The contractor has been notifying residents and businesses in advance when driveway access may be temporarily blocked to complete work. However, the contractor stresses that access can quickly be established when requested. Residents and businesses with specific access concerns should contact Community Services Deputy Director Bill Boulanger at 603-516-6450 or b.boulanger@dover.nh.gov.