The City of Manchester’s Department of Public Works announced that rehabilitation work on the Amoskeag Bridge will require a temporary lane reduction and ramp closure anticipated to start on March 17, 2025.
- Amoskeag Bridge Eastbound will be reduced to a single lane, and the off-ramp to Canal Street will be closed.
- Amoskeag Bridge Westbound on-ramp from Canal Street will remain closed during this phase.
- Construction will take place on both sides of the Merrimack River to facilitate the planned traffic detours.
This construction phase will prepare the Westbound Bridge to temporarily carry both eastbound and westbound traffic, one lane in each direction. This traffic pattern is expected to continue through October 2026.
To assist motorists, message boards, traffic control devices, and smart work zone technology will be deployed. Drivers are encouraged to seek alternate routes and stay informed through the City of Manchester and DPW’s website, Facebook, and Nixle alerts.
The $18.9 million project is contracted to New England Infrastructure of Hudson, MA, with funding from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration (80%), and the City of Manchester (20%). Completion is scheduled for November 2026.
