New Hampshire: I-93 Bridge Preservation (Manchester & Hooksett)

Strengthening Bridges the Granite State 

Challenge: I-93 in New Hampshire is an important corridor connecting the state capital in Concord to its largest city, Manchester. Cold New England winters have taken their toll on this well-traveled north-south connection. Built in the 1970’s, its overpass bridges have carried many snowplows and salt trucks over the years. Some were in desperate need of TLC. 

Solution: With help from the bipartisan infrastructure investment law, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation is undertaking a massive effort to strengthen and preserve five bridges – first southbound, then northbound – between Hookset (just south of Concord) and Manchester. The projects include full and partial deck repairs, expansion joint replacement, bridge rail and curbing repairs and abutment fascia and backwall repairs.  

What they’re saying: “I wanted to get out and see an active highway project and this bridge rehabilitation project is an important project. As we look to pass an infrastructure package, these are the types of projects we’re looking to fund in the bill.” – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) (Ink Link, 05/27/2021)  

Photo Courtesy of R.S. Audley