The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of November 2, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through active work zones, follow posted signage, and expect minor delays.
Court Street: Starting Monday, November 2nd, at 9:00 AM, the City’s contractor, All States Construction, and its subconsultant, L&D Pavement Markings, will be installing pavement markings on Court Street between Winter Street and the NH Route 9 overpass. To safely complete this work, the area of active construction will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic.
Central Square: On Monday, November 2nd, the City’s contractor, Casella, will continue sewer utility construction operations in Central Square and perform test pits on Main Street near Davis Street. To safely accommodate this work, parking spaces and sections of Central Square within the active construction areas may be temporarily shifted, closed, or detoured. Traffic operations and parking will be restored to normal conditions by the end of each business day. Please refer to the Downtown Construction press release for a more detailed summary of construction activities and closures.
Marlboro Street: On Wednesday, November 4th, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers Trucking, and its subconsultant, L&D Pavement Markings, will be installing pavement markings on Marlboro Street between Eastern Avenue and Main Street. To safely complete this work, the area of active construction will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic.
George Street Bridge: On Monday, November 2nd, the City’s contractor, New England Infrastructure, Inc., will perform site cleanup and complete utility installations. George Street will remain closed, and traffic will continue to be detoured for the duration of construction. This phase of the project is anticipated to continue for approximately four weeks before the project shuts down for the winter.
Robin Hood Park Pool: Starting Monday, November 2nd, the City’s contractor, Weston & Sampson CMR, will continue demolition of the pool deck at Robin Hood Park. To safely accommodate this work, access to the active construction and staging areas will be restricted.
River Street: Starting Monday, November 2nd, at 8:00 AM, the City’s contractor, Frank Lucius Construction, will replace a collapsed storm drain near 140–150 River Street. To safely complete this work, traffic in this area will be reduced to alternating one-way traffic. The work is anticipated to take approximately three days, with traffic restored to normal operating conditions at the end of each business day.
Kelleher Street: Starting Monday, November 2nd, at 8:00 AM, Mike Pappas Construction will install a sewer service on Kelleher Street at the intersection of Marlboro Street. To safely complete this work, traffic on Kelleher Street will be shifted to accommodate two-way traffic. The work is anticipated to be completed within one day, with traffic restored to normal operating conditions by the end of the day.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the Keene Public Works Department at 603-352-6550 or PWInfo@KeeneNH.gov.
