Westside Drive Area Utility Improvement Project

Project Type:
Utilities
Project Status: 
Approved

The Town is currently working with Underwood Engineers, Inc. to develop a plan for municipal infrastructure improvements within the Westside Drive Neighborhood. This work is part of the Town’s ongoing work to provide reliable utility services to residents and is also recommended by the Town’s sewer system Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Long Term Control Plan with EPA.

 

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Status Updates

3/13/2026: Drain installation continues on Westside Drive and Scamman Lane during the next two weeks. The temporary paving schedule will be adjusted to align with inclement weather forecasts. See attached weekly work zone document for details.

3/2/2026: Neighborhood Meeting Notice - Westside Drive Drainage, Water and Roadway Improvements

The Town will be conducting a public information meeting on Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Exeter Town Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to share information about the Town’s cost-sharing program for extending drainage services onto private property as part of the ongoing drainage improvement project. Please note that those properties receiving a drain service were marked with green stakes at the outset of construction. Representatives from the Town, the Town’s Engineering Consultant, Underwood Engineers, Inc., and the Town’s Contractor, N. Granese and Sons, Inc., will be present and there will be an opportunity for property owners to ask questions following the presentation (attached below for reference).

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Tyler Stanley, Project Engineer, Underwood Engineers at (603)956-3871 or tstanley@underwoodengineer.com or Steve Cronin, Public Works Director at (603)773-6161 or scronin@exeternh.gov.

2/20/2026: Construction of the water main will continue further along Westside Drive during the next two weeks. The temporary paving schedule will be adjusted to align with inclement weather forecasts. See attached weekly work zone document for details.

Water Service Interruption: There will be a temporary interruption of water service to the residents of Westside Drive while the old water main serving Westside Drive is disconnected.  

Scheduled Date:  Thursday, February 19, 2026 (weather permitting)
If postponed due to inclement weather, work will be rescheduled to Friday, February 20, 2026.

Water service will be shut off beginning at approximately 8:00 a.m. We anticipate service will be restored by approximately 2:30 p.m. Please plan for the possibility of a longer disruption should unforeseen issues arise.

We recommend preparing by storing an adequate water supply for the day. Suggested precautions include:
- Filling pitchers or containers with drinking water
- Filling sinks or bathtubs for household use
- Purchasing bottled water if needed

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your cooperation. Property Owners: Please ensure that all tenants are notified of this water service interruption.