Site work and paving for a civil project in Exeter, New Hampshire. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; and water / sewer project.

The purpose of this project is to correct drainage, traffic flow, signal, roadway, stormwater, sidewalk, and streetscape deficiencies along Portsmouth Avenue. The project timing allows for the planning studies of bike lanes, complete streets, and downtown circulation to occur prior to developing improvement concepts. The project extends from High Street to the vicinity of the previous Provident Bank. Phase I included sewer and watermain improvements and was approved for construction in 2013. Water and sewer improvements were finished in 2014 and the pavement overlaid in 2015. The drain lines are in a state of deterioration and will be corrected in Phase II. Traffic flow will be improved by adjusting lane configurations and coordinating traffic signals throughout the corridor. Phase II costs were established by a consultant in 2012. The phases were originally proposed to be concurrent. However, through the 2013 CIP process it was decided to delay Phase II for later years. The 2012 estimates are as shown and the costs were adjusted 3% annually. $75,000 is recommended in FY28 to allow project development discussions to restart with stakeholders and to fine tune the draft plans and budgets that were prepared to date. The project is included in the City's 2026-2031 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As of November 5, 2025, further details have not yet been identified. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.