Park Street Bridge Closure

UPDATE - May 29, 2025: Representatives from NH DOT and the Town of Exeter recently met to discuss the future of the Park Street Bridge. At this time, no final decision has been made regarding the bridge plans. 

March 18, 2025: NH DOT published a notice regarding the bridge closure and information about the alternate route. The notice can be found in the supporting documents section of this page.

March 5, 2025: NHDOT will be keeping the bridge closed indefinitely due to the deck issue as well as additional deficiencies.

February 12, 2025: Park Street Bridge is CLOSED until further notice due to the failure of a section of the wooden bridge deck. Please avoid the area and use alternative routes. Identified during the most recent inspection. Internal discussions regarding repairs are still ongoing at NHDOT. They will keep the Town informed of the outcome of these discussions. 

We apologize for the inconvenience to our residents. Your safety is our top priority. The state owns and maintains the bridge, not the Town of Exeter.