Design and Construction
UNH/Rail Intermodal
Transit Station
Updated 5/28/08Expected opening date: July 1, 2008, including new Dairy Bar Restaurant
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Project Description
This project is funded under the Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) and Transportation Enhancements grant programs which supports the overall project focus including:
- Improved intercity bus access and loading area
- Dedicated indoor transit passenger waiting space
- ADA improvements to the existing rail station
- Improved transit passenger amenities including information display systems
Nesmith driveway relocation to College Road - Renovation/stabilization of the historic structure
- Maintenance of food service
Funding
$940,000 Total Project Funding:
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$668,000 |
CMAQ program of Federal Highway Admin |
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$84,000 |
TE program of Federal Highway Admin |
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$188,000 |
University of New Hampshire |
Timeline
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Funding Award |
Spring 2006 |
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Design |
Winter 2006-Summer 2007 |
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Site Construction |
Completed Fall 2007 |
Building Construction |
Began December 2007 |
UNH Project Manager: Joyce Fortier, 862-1674
Consultants
Christopher P. Williams Architects, Meredith, NH
HE Bergeron Civil Engineers, North Conway, NH
Contractors
Careno Construction Co., LLC, Portsmouth, NH
Construction Notes:Work began September 2007. The rail platform will remain open throughout construction and Downeaster and coordinated bus service will remain fully accessible. The Dairy Bar Restaurant is closed and will reopen under management by Hospitality Services in Spring 2008. Adjacent parking areas will be impacted by contractor work zones.
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