Bridge Street Bridge over the Spicket River

This project includes the full replacement of the Bridge Street Bridge over the Spicket River. The project was awarded to E.D. Swett Inc from Concord NH.

The Town held a preconstruction meeting on December 9, 2025 and the contractor has begun mobilizing on site. 

This work will require a major shutdown of through traffic on Bridge Street from Wheeler Ave to Main Street. Local traffic will be able to access their properties within the shutdown but the work zone will be completely closed off for the duration of the project. The shutdown will begin on January 12, 2026 and last approximately 10 months into late fall 2026. See detour map below. Message boards and signage will be installed prior to shutdown. 

Bridge Street Bridge Construction Detour Map

Please Note: Due to security, ownership & capacity issues, the access road from Stanwood Road to Hitching Post Lane will remain closed.

Updates and news will be posted on the Town website during the construction of the project.

Documents

Bridge Street Bridge Contract Plans (23 MB)

Project Contacts

Design Consultant: Hoyle Tanner

Contractor: E.D. Swett (603) 224 - 7401

Construction Inspection: Wright Pierce - Matthew Severson, PE (603) 343 - 7439

Salem Town Project Lead: Todd Welch, PE (603) 890 - 2030

Photo below is of a bridge in Peterborough NH. Once complete, Bridge Street Bridge will look similar.