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Nashua - Merrimack - Bedford 13761

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Project 13761E

Turnpike Widening from Exit 12 (Bedford Road) to the Bedford Toll Plaza”

Recent Activities – As of early July 2024

• Northbound – Removed median rain, existing pavement and LRS.
– Began excavation for the median portion of the new Dumpling Brook cross pipe.

• Southbound – Paved, striped, and installed Guardrail and swapped traffic into Phase 2.
– Began pavement removal and excavation for the median portion of the new Dumpling Brook cross pipe.

Upcoming Work – July 2024 to August 2024

• Northbound – Continue excavation and install of the Dumpling Brook cross pipe.
– Begin new median drainage installation.

• Southbound – Continue removing pavement.
– Continue excavation and installation of the Dumpling Brook cross pipe.
– Begin new median drainage installation.

General Traffic Implications

• Summer 2024 – Rolling roadblocks and shoulder closures, as needed, for temporary roadwork, as traffic allows

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Median Construction at Dumpling Brook Crossing - July 2024
Removing Existing Pavement - June 2024
Removing Existing Pavement - June 2024
Construction of Northbound Temporary Widening - May 2024
Fine Grading of Northbound Temporary Widening - May 2024
Construction of Southbound Temporary Widening - May 2024
Installing Soundwall Drilled Shaft Foundations - February 2024
Installing 42 in. Culvert at Dumpling Brook - January 2024
Installing 42 in. Culvert at Dumpling Brook - January 2024
Grading and Construction of Soundwall Berm - December 2023
Temporary Cofferdam near Dumpling Brook Culvert - December 2023
Winter Stabilization Application Along Ledge Cuts - December 2023
Blasted Rock Ready for Removal - November 2023
Completed Stormwater Treatment Basin 1188 - November 2023
Placement of Select Materials along NB Roadway - November 2023
Southbound grading work near the ledge removal area - October 2023
Excavation work at Detention Basin 1188 - October 2023
Excavation and Fill Placement along SB Roadway - September 2023
Deep Pipe Installation - September 2023
Trenching across the Turnpike for new Pipe Culvert - September 2023
Trenching across the Turnpike for new Pipe Culvert - September 2023
Excavation and Shaping of Detention Basin 988 - August 2023
Stripping Topsoil - August 2023
Tree Clearing Work - August 2023
Tree Clearing Work - August 2023
Tree clearing Work - August 2023