The City of Keene Public Works Department announces the following construction activities and traffic impacts beginning May 5, 2026. Please plan ahead, use caution, and follow all posted traffic control.
- Marlboro Street – Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7: Starting Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM, Mike Edwards Construction will be installing water and sewer utilities in proximity to 308-310 Marlboro Street. To safely perform this work Marlboro Street at this location will be established as alternating one way traffic during active construction. This alternate traffic setup and work is anticipated to take three days and be completed by the end of the day on Thursday, May 7. Traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day.
- Bellevue Street – Tuesday, May 5 (8:00 AM Start): The City’s contractor, Vortex, will be lining an existing storm drain on Bellevue Court in proximity to Eastern Ave. To safely perform this work, Bellevue Street will have temporary shifted traffic around the work zone. This alternate traffic setup and work is anticipated to be completed at the end of the day.
- George Street Bridge Replacement – Update: Utility work will continue this week. In order to safely perform the work, George Street will be closed and detoured in proximity to 44 George Street. In addition, on Wednesday, May 6, starting at 8:00 AM, the water main will be shut off from the East of the bridge at 56 George Street to Knight Street. Affected residents have been notified via door tags. Water is anticipated to be turned back on by the end of the day. Traffic will be restored to normal operations at the end of each business day.
- Winchester Court – Wednesday, May 6 (3:00 PM Start): Rowell Septic Service will be repairing a sewer service in proximity to 16 Winchester Court. To safely perform this work, Winchester Court will have temporary shifted traffic around the work zone. This alternate traffic setup and work is anticipated take three hours and traffic restored to normal operations by 6:00 PM the same day.
The City appreciates the public’s patience and cooperation.
If you have any questions regarding this post please contact the Public Works Department at 603-352-6550 or PWInfo@KeeneNH.gov.
