Information session on Lower Central Avenue Redesign Project is July 20

posted on: 7/17/2020; updated: 8/18/2025

The City of Dover, as part of the ongoing Capital Improvements Program, is redesigning Lower Central Avenue between Silver Street and Stark Avenue, including replacing the existing 150-year-old water line, reconstructing the outdated drainage collection and conveyance system, as well as updating streets and sidewalks.

The construction schedule has not yet been finalized. To assist with the project's design work, the City of Dover has engaged Sebago Technics, Inc., a consulting firm involved with Dover transportation initiatives for many years. As part of Sebago's work, the City will explore design alternatives, including additional on-street parking, updating bus stop locations, bike lanes, traffic-calming measures, sidewalk improvements, and visual amenities such as landscaping, wayfinding signage and lighting.

Before work begins, the City intends to meet with abutters and residents for input on the project.

An initial listening session was held on Monday, July 20, at 6 p.m. For the safety of all during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the meeting was held virtually.

As the project progresses, abutters and residents can sign up to receive regular updates via email. To sign up, visit bit.ly/doverdownload and select "Lower Central Avenue Project Updates."

For more information or questions about the project, contact City Engineer Jillian Semprini, PE at j.semprini@dover.nh.gov or 603-516-6450.