Newington - dover, spaulding turnpike / little BAY bridges

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) a Formula Grant of $3,540,258.58 under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on June 16, 2025. This award supports the removal of the superstructure of the existing General Sullivan Bridge on the Spaulding Turnpike connecting Newington and Dover, New Hampshire. The project represents bridge rehabilitation work that falls within the program's eligible activities for infrastructure preservation and improvement on the state's transportation network.

Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, FHWA provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for highway-related projects including bridge rehabilitation, roadway improvements, and safety enhancements. NHDOT, as the primary state transportation authority, selected and administers this project in accordance with state and federal priorities. The superstructure removal and replacement work will enhance the condition and safety of this critical bridge infrastructure serving the region's transportation network.

Project description

Remove the superstructure of the existing general sullivan bridge.