​I-93 Widening Meetings Held In Bow, Concord This Month

CONCORD, NH — The New Hampshire Department of Transportation will hold two combined public officials/public informational meetings to review and discuss the proposed widening of I-93 from the I-89 interchange in Bow northerly approximately four miles to the I-393 interchange in Concord. The preferred alternative for proposed improvements will be presented at these public meetings, according to a press statement. In addition to the I-93/I-89 interchange, this project will include interchange reconstruction/reconfiguration at Exits 12, 13, 14, and 15 on I-93, Exit 1 on I-89, and Exit 1 on I-393.

The purpose of these meetings is to present citizens and public officials with information regarding the proposed project and to solicit public input in order to ensure that project decisions meet public transportation needs, community goals, and protect and enhance the environment, officials noted. The NH DOT assures that this project will be administered according to the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and all related statutes to ensure nondiscrimination.

Meeting Dates

• 5 p.m. open house; 7 p.m. presentation on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018: Bow Memorial School, Cafeteria, 20 Bow Center Road in Bow.
• 5 p.m. open house; 7 p.m. presentation on Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018: NH Department of Transportation, 7 Hazen Drive, Concord.

This project may have an effect on cultural or historic resources that are potentially eligible for or listed on the national register of historic places. Individuals or organizations with a demonstrated interest in the potential impacts to historic resources have an opportunity to become consulting parties under section 106 of the national historic preservation act. Additional information will be provided at the public informational meeting.

Any individuals needing assistance or auxiliary communication equipment due to sensory impairment or other disability, should contact the Bureau of Right-of-Way, NHDOT, PO Box 483, Concord, New Hampshire 03302-0483 or call 603-271-3222 – TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964. Notification for the need of assistance should be made at the earliest convenience.

If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding the proposed project, call (603) 271-2171. Other information about the project can be found on the NHDOT web site at nh.gov/dot/projects/specifics.htm or at i93bowconcord.com.

Text and image submitted by the NH DOT.