Andrew Jarvis Drive and Lafayette Road Intersection Improvement Project to be discussed Tuesday, June 5
June 5, 2018Public Works staff will be holding a preconstruction meeting next Tuesday, June 5, at 6:30 p.m. at the Public Works Facility on 680 Peverly Hill Road. The meeting will provide the public with the latest information on the improvement project for the intersection of Andrew Jarvis Drive and Lafayette Road. The project includes widening the intersection to provide a right-turn lane on Lafayette Road and two exiting lanes on Andrew Jarvis Drive. A fully actuated traffic signal will also be installed at the intersection.
USS Manchester Parking and Transportation Logistics Announced
May 26, 2018The Commissioning of the USS Manchester will be held on Saturday, May 26th at the Portsmouth Port Authority. Parking is unavailable for the commissioning ceremony at the Port Authority; however, parking and an ADA shuttle service will be provided at the North Apron of Pease Airport (shown below) from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please click here for information.
City and Zagster Celebrate Bike Month
May 9, 2018To celebrate Bike Month, City staff and Mayor Blalock led a bicycle tour around the Downtown with community members. The route showcased the locations of the City’s Zagster bike share stations, and ended at Portwalk Place to celebrate their sponsorship of a new bike station at that location.
City Now Offers Two Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
May 9, 2018The City of Portsmouth presently offers two ChargePoint EV Charging Stations, one station at the Hanover Parking Garage, just inside the Fleet Street entrance, and one station at the City Hall Lower Lot, located at the corner o
Railroad Crossing Replacement on Green Street starting April 2nd
April 2, 2018The New Hampshire Department of Transportation’s contractor, Northeast Earth Mechanics, Inc., will be reconstructing the railroad crossing on Green Street beginning on April 2nd. The roadway at the track crossing will be closed during the construction activity, detour routes will be established.
Public Meeting on Potential Echo Avenue and Farm Lane Closures to be held Thursday, March 22nd
March 22, 2018Frank Jones Neighborhood Meeting (Powerpoint Presentation)
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Zagster Bike Share Event on Tuesday, March 20th at Street’za
March 20, 2018On Tuesday, March 20th, the Portsmouth community is invited to join City staff and representatives from the Zagster bike share program at Street’za (801 Islington Street) at 5 p.m. to learn more about growing the City’s bike share program, perks of annual memberships and potential station sponsorship opportunities.
Portsmouth Parking Division releases survey for input on Neighborhood Parking Program
March 12, 2018In February this year, City staff presented the logistics of a potential Neighborhood Parking Program to discuss various factors and requirements involved to implement such a program.
Portions of Bridge Street to remain closed in February
February 5, 2018Portions of Bridge Street, originally scheduled to reopen in January, will continue be closed in order to complete sewer and utility work associated with the construction of the Foundry Place parking garage. This area spans Hill Street and Deer Street, with closures on the intersection of Deer and Bridge Streets, and the end of Hill Street heading into Bridge Street.
Stark Street Bridge Closed Starting Monday, January 29th
January 29, 2018The Stark Street Bridge will be closed to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic beginning on Monday, January 29th. The bridge will be completely replaced and will not be reopen until Columbus Day. Temporary lane closures on the Route 1 Bypass will be permitted during working operations. Additionally, brief complete traffic shut downs will be allowed on the Bypass between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.