A gate has been installed on the driveway serving the City of Keene’s Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), near the Dillant-Hopkins Airport terminal. Beginning Friday, October 9, 2026, the gate will be locked outside normal business hours to restrict nighttime vehicle access.
The change follows reports of nighttime activity on the driveway, including drag racing, burnouts and donuts. The City has also observed skid marks and pavement damage. Restricting vehicle access is intended to address these concerns, protect the recently paved roadway and reduce the risk of an incident near the airport.
The gate will remain open while WWTP staff are on site, generally Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and during the facility’s limited Saturday hours. After staff leave, the gate will be locked. Pedestrians and bicyclists will still be able to use the driveway after hours.
The City discussed the proposed access change at the July 22, 2026, Municipal Services, Facilities and Infrastructure Committee meeting. The committee received the Public Works Director’s report as informational.
