City Of Portsmouth: Commission Votes To Fund Water Connection Design

Press release from the City of Portsmouth:

NHDOT has agreed to allow Dover and Portsmouth to utilize the General Sullivan bridge to carry the emergency interconnection water main. NHDOT, through its design consultant, is providing design phase services to support the pipe crossing, including structural design, support, and bracing for the waterline. However, NHDOT has indicated it cannot fund the complete engineered design. NHDOT estimates the construction of the new bridge would start in fall 2023 or winter 2024. With the design work being addressed, the cities will continue to explore potential funding utilizing state water supply grants and/or federal infrastructure funds for the actual construction work.

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