Construction Updates

Nashua - Merrimack - Bedford 13761

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Project 13761A

Turnpike Widening from North of Exit 8, in Nashua, to South of Exit 10 in Merrimack”

Recent Activities – As of early November 2024

• Northbound

– Milling, paving, and drainage work in the median in preparation for Phase 2 traffic shift south of the Pennichuck Brook bridge.

• Southbound

– No work at this area.

• Exit 10

– Constructed temporary northbound off-ramp.
– Began demolition of toll tunnels.

• Pennichuck Brook Bridge

– The 180-day settlement period is on-going.

Upcoming Work – November 2024 to December 2024

• Northbound

– Finish paving and striping south of the Pennichuck Brook bridge and place traffic in Phase 2 TCP configuration.
– Begin tree clearing.
– Continue Phase 2 mainline drainage and widening work.

• Southbound

– Begin Tree Clearing

• Exit 10

– Continue demolition of the toll plaza tunnel.

General Traffic Implications

• Fall 2024

– Rolling roadblocks, shoulder closures and night work, as needed, for temporary roadwork, as traffic allows.

Recent Photos of Construction