Daytime lane closures set for northbound Spaulding Turnpike in Dover

posted on: 1/7/2025; updated 1/8/2025

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will conduct daytime construction on the northbound Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) in Dover to install temporary shielding under the Cochecho River bridges.

Starting Tuesday, Jan. 7, crews will begin installation work on the northbound section between Exits 8 and 9. The work is in preparation for the rehabilitation of the highway bridges across the Cochecho River scheduled to begin in spring 2025. Lane closures with uniformed officers will control traffic during operations. Motorists should use caution in the construction zone.

Work hours will run Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Weather permitting, the project is expected to take about four weeks.

Real-time traffic updates are available at newengland511.org. Travelers can sign up for "My511" alerts about incidents and construction.

The work is part of the Dover 41824 project. Evroks Corporation of Northfield, New Hampshire, is the prime contractor for the $14 million project, scheduled for completion in June 2027. The project includes replacing both decks, superstructures and bearings, rehabilitate abutments, minor rehabilitation work to the piers, and minor work at the approaches to tie into the existing roadway.