KEENE, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) Keene’s ongoing Pavement Preservation Project will bring temporary closures to several city streets today as crews apply a protective fog seal to the roadway surface.

The work, scheduled between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., is weather-dependent and will be carried out in a mobile operation. The process involves spraying a thin asphalt sealer that must be left undisturbed until it sets. City officials warn that driving or walking on the surface before it’s reopened can damage the finish and spread the material to vehicles, shoes, or even pets.

Streets affected include Ellis Court; Moore Farm Road and No Name Road, along with nearby Concord Hill Drive; River Street; Sullivan Road; and Woodbury Street with its connecting roads — Fox Avenue, Fox Circle, and Foxwood Avenue.

Each section will be closed for up to two hours, blocking both traffic and driveway access from neighboring areas. Detours will be posted, and traffic control staff will be on site to help reroute vehicles.

The Public Works Department advises residents in the work zones to monitor the arrival of crews in their area and plan travel accordingly if they cannot remain home or leave for the day.

For more information, contact Keene Public Works at 352-6550 or, after hours, at 209-6163.

Update:

Due to an unexpected problem, pavement sealing planned for today, Friday, August 15, 2025 on the following streets has been cancelled:

  • Bridge Court
  • Gilsum Street, from Howard Street and Colony Court to the north end
  • Richardson Court

Work will proceed as scheduled between until approximately 4:00 PM today, Friday, August 15, 2025 on the following streets:

  • North Street
  • Perham Street, and adjacent street Harmony Lane
  • School Street, from West Street to Gilbo Avenue
  • Woodburn Street

Roads will be temporarily closed for up to two hours, including all driveways and street access from adjacent neighborhoods.

The work will continue Friday, also 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following streets: North Street, Perham Street, and adjacent street Harmony Lane, School Street, from West Street to Gilbo Avenue, Woodburn Street.

Questions may be directed to Keene Public works at 352-6550 or after hours at 209-6163.