F.E. Everett Turnpike Widening

The F.E. Everett Turnpike in New Hampshire is a vital link connecting residents, communities, commerce, and tourism in New Hampshire and Massachusetts to key cities such as Nashua, Manchester, and Concord. Despite several improvements at major interchanges along the 20-mile corridor over the years, two-lane “gap” sections between these interchanges had remained largely unchanged, leading to significant congestion and safety challenges.

To address these issues, CHA led a multi-disciplinary team that included subconsultants Independent Archaeological Consulting, Inc., McFarland Johnson, Inc., Huntley Survey & Design, PLLC, and VCS Engineering, Inc. This final segment of the initiative in Bedford, New Hampshire, involved widening the turnpike to three lanes, integrating advanced Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), and implementing innovative stormwater management practices to meet evolving regulations. By using techniques like step box widening and minimizing Right-of-Way impacts, CHA’s team efficiently advanced the project to enhance roadway capacity, safety, and sustainability while maintaining environmental integrity.

The project’s timely completion was achieved through the team’s dedication in overcoming challenges such as an accelerated schedule, evolving stormwater requirements, and the constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. The successful collaboration between CHA, the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), and the project team highlights the essential role of innovative and community-focused engineering in advancing infrastructure solutions.