SW New Hampshire News

Town of Swanzey issued the following announcement on September 16.

The Town of Swanzey has engaged B.U.R. Construction, LLC from Newport, N.H. to serve as the general contractor for this project to reconstruct the following streets: South Winchester Street, West Street (east of Rt. 10) and Swanzey Street. Motorists should expect delays during working hours since construction is now focused on road work. The project has experienced some delays due to weather, labor, and supply shortages. The upcoming expected work schedule is as follows:

Monday September 20th – Friday September 24th

• Road work on South Winchester, West, & Swanzey Streets, including reclaiming existing pavement, gravel & grade roads

Monday September 27th – Friday October 1st

• Road Work on South Winchester, West, & Swanzey Streets, including fine grade & base paving the roads

Questions or concerns should be directed to Director of Public Works Joe DiRusso at jdirusso@swanzeynh.gov or 352-7116.

This project is funded by the following sources:

• The last portion of $3 million bond for road reconstruction projects approved by voters at the 2019 Town Meeting
• The Road Reconstruction Expendable Trust Fund as appropriated to annually by the voters
• The Municipal Transportation Capital Reserve Fund funded by $5 added to each motor vehicle registration
• Federal funds from a $500,000 Grant under Northern Borders Regional Commission (35% Grant Funds; 65% Local Funds)
• The West Swanzey Sidewalk Committee Fund
• A grant from the Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation

Original source can be found here.