The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of October 26, 2026. Motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists are encouraged to use caution when traveling through active work zones, follow posted signage, and expect minor delays.
Central Square: On Monday, October 26, the City’s contractor, Casella Construction, Inc., will continue installing water and sewer utilities in Central Square. Parking spaces and sections of the Square within active construction areas may be shifted or closed, with detours in place as needed. Traffic and parking will return to normal by the end of each workday. For additional details, please refer to the Downtown Construction press release.
Bartholomew Court: Beginning Monday, October 26, at 7:00 a.m., the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers Trucking, will complete final paving on Bartholomew Court. The road will be closed during construction. Visitors to Public Works should park at Keene Ice. The work is expected to take one day, with normal traffic restored by the end of the day.
Marlboro Street: On Monday, October 26, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers Trucking, will complete landscaping, signage installation, and cleanup within the project limits between Eastern Avenue and Main Street. Traffic patterns may be adjusted around active work areas to accommodate these activities.
George Street Bridge: On Monday, October 26, the City’s contractor, New England Infrastructure, Inc., will continue site cleanup and utility installations. George Street will remain closed, with traffic detoured for the duration of construction. Work is expected to continue for approximately five more weeks before the project shuts down for the winter.
Robin Hood Park Pool: Beginning Monday, October 26, the City’s contractor, Weston & Sampson CMR, will begin demolishing the concrete pool deck as part of the Robin Hood Park Pool project.
Morin Avenue: Beginning Tuesday, October 27, Frank Lucius Construction will install water and sewer services near 28 Morin Avenue. Morin Avenue will be closed to through traffic during construction. The work is expected to take one day, with normal traffic restored by the end of the day.
Kelleher Street: Beginning Wednesday, October 28, Mike Pappas Construction will install a water service on Kelleher Street near the intersection with Marlboro Street. Traffic will be shifted to maintain two-way travel through the work area. The work is expected to take one day, with normal traffic restored 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.
