Community Services began its annual upgrading of sidewalks June 1, 2021. This part of the City of Dover’s ongoing effort to support all modes of transportation in Dover, including providing safe sidewalks for pedestrians. Each year, the Community Services Department creates a list of sidewalks considered to be a high priority for upgrades. The sidewalks selected for upgrades are designed by the Engineering Division, and then a construction firm is selected through a competitive bid. This year, the City Council awarded the sidewalk bid to John H. Lyman & Sons, Inc., of Gilford for $451,000.
Sidewalks slated for reconstruction in 2021 include:
- Central Avenue between Walgreens and Planet Fitness
- Washington Street between Cushing Street and Arch Street
- Hough Street between Mt. Vernon Street and Central Avenue
- Central Avenue between Rutland Street and Dunkin Donuts
- Rutland Street between Silver Street and Central Avenue
New pedestrian street-crossing infrastructure is also planned, including:
- A pedestrian refuge island in Central Avenue at the intersection of Fifth Street
- A new concrete landing pad in front of Subway/Burger King restaurant on Central Avenue at the existing crosswalk.
Residents should anticipate construction activities in the above areas that may result in increased noise, dust and traffic impacts.
Project maps
Planned sidewalk work is marked in red on each map.
