The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction and maintenance activities scheduled for the week of October 19, 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: Beginning Monday, October 19, the City’s contractor, Casella Construction, will continue installing water and sewer utilities in Central Square. Parking spaces and sections of the roadway within active construction areas may be temporarily closed, shifted, or detoured to safely accommodate the work. Traffic and parking will be restored to normal operating conditions by the end of each workday. Please refer to the Downtown Construction press release for details on planned activities and closures.
Marlboro Street: Beginning Tuesday, October 20, the City’s contractor, Bazin Brothers Trucking, will perform final paving for the Marlboro Street Reconstruction Project. On-street parking will be prohibited from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. throughout the week, and traffic will be managed using alternating one-way travel. Traffic will return to normal operating conditions at the end of each workday. Work is expected to take the full week to complete, weather permitting.
George Street Bridge Replacement: Beginning Monday, October 19, the City’s contractor, New England Infrastructure, Inc., will install precast concrete bridge sections and complete end-of-season cleanup. George Street will remain closed, with traffic detoured for the duration of construction. Work is expected to continue for approximately six weeks before the project shuts down for the winter.
Eastern Avenue and THT Trailhead: Beginning Monday, October 19, the City’s contractor, Gordon’s Property Services and Maintenance, will complete final hydroseeding and site cleanup. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the week.
Robin Hood Park Pool Rehabilitation: Beginning Wednesday, October 21, weather permitting, the City’s contractor, Weston & Sampson CMR, will mobilize equipment to Robin Hood Park and begin demolishing the concrete pool deck.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the Keene Public Works Department at 603-352-6550 or PWInfo@KeeneNH.gov.
