NH State Representative Steven Smith

Bridge Rehabilitation Project to Continues in Charlestown

Maintenance work will impact road users for several months.

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) will move into Phase 2 of the bridge rehabilitation project on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 on the Route 12 Bridge over the New England Central Railroad in Charlestown. 

Phase 2 and Phase 3 will require closing one lane of travel over the bridge for several months. Temporary traffic signals will be implemented to facilitate alternating traffic over the bridge and road users should expect a new traffic pattern on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.  A lane restriction of 15’-8” will be in place for Phase 2 and Phase 3.   

Access to South Main Street requires a detour using Paris Avenue onto East Street thru Charlestown primary school, please use caution.  Detour signing is in place to direct road users to South Main Street. 

Message boards will be used to notify the traveling public as the work progresses.  Road users should remain alert while traveling through the work zone and obey all posted signs. Road users are also encouraged to sign up for free, real-time construction and traffic related messages (text or email) from https://newengland511.org/.     

Miller Construction of Windsor, VT is the contractor for the $918,592.00 project that has a completion date of August 1, 2025.   

Contacts: 

Ronald Guyette, P.E., Contract Administrator, (603) 313-9949

Richard Arcand, Public Information Officer, (603) 271-6495 

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House Republicans Take Meaningful Steps towards Fixing New Hampshire’s Bail System

Concord, NH – House Majority Leader Jason Osborne (R-Auburn) released the following statement after the House passed HB318, relative to bail commissioners, the standards applicable to and the administration of bail, and making an appropriation.

“I want to thank House Republicans for leading the way in passing this important legislation that will take meaningful steps to address the issues caused by bail reform. Since prior attempts at bail reform passed, we have seen property crimes go up and police are worn down from having to repeatedly arrest the same people, only to see them back on the streets shortly after. Letting the status quo continue is not an option.”

“This newly passed legislation introduces several significant measures designed to enhance public safety and support law enforcement efforts. These changes represent a broad agreement, incorporating input from all stakeholders involved. I am hopeful that these steps will make a meaningful difference in our communities. House Republicans remain committed to ensuring the safety of all Granite Staters.”

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