The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction activities and traffic impacts beginning April 20-25, 2026. Please plan ahead, use caution, and follow all posted traffic control.
- George Street Bridge – Monday, April 20 – Friday, April 25 – George Street will continue to be closed. Pedestrian and vehicle traffic will be detoured for the City’s contractor to install water drain infrastructure as part of the George Street Bridge replacement project, in proximity to #44 George Street. This work, and the associated closure, is anticipated to be completed by April 25, 2026. During this work traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day. Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses.
- Island Street – Tuesday, April 21 (8 AM start) – The City’s contractor, SUR Construction West, Inc., will be installing concrete sidewalk on Island Street. During hours of construction Island Street at West Street will be closed to through traffic, and detoured to Pearl Street. Please be patient and observant of all traffic control personnel. If possible, seek an alternate route. Traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day. This work is anticipated to take five weeks to complete and additional updates will be provided.
The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the Keene Public Works Department at 603-352-6550 or PWInfo@KeeneNH.gov.
