Portland Avenue opens to two-way traffic as retaining wall work nears completion

posted on 9/18/2024

The temporary traffic signals on Portland Avenue by Cochecho and Chapel streets were removed last week, allowing the resumption of two-way traffic as the work on the retaining wall project nears completion. However, motorists should anticipate a single lane of alternating one-way traffic within project limits, which will occur as needed to complete the project.    

The remaining work includes pouring the remaining concrete sidewalk, which is anticipated to be completed early next week. However, the new sidewalk section will be closed until the safety railing is installed, which is not expected for weeks or more due to product availability. Milling and paving Portland Avenue within the project limits is projected to occur around the end of the month.

Work began earlier this year to rebuild the critical retaining wall supporting Portland Avenue. It was built to allow a new sidewalk section along the wall between Chapel and Cochecho streets and includes new street lights.

For more information, contact Community Services at 603-516-6450.