Bristol NH Highway Department

09/14/2026

Work on Chestnut St starts today, through approximately the next 2 weeks.
**Traffic will be reduced down to 1-lane during the extent of the project**

09/10/2026

🚧LANE CLOSURE – DANFORTH BROOK ROAD 🚧
The entrance to Danforth Brook Road will be reduced to one lane today, starting at approximately 10 a.m., for work on the sewer main. This work will possibly go into tomorrow as well. We will keep this updated as the work progresses.

09/08/2026

08/17/2026

Scheduled road work tomorrow, Tuesday 8/18, on Danforth Brook Rd. Travel delays may occur - thank you in advance for your patience & understanding!

08/05/2026

**UPDATED 8/10 @ 1:30pm**
Bristol Hill Rd is now open for travel, and will no longer need to be closed tomorrow 8/11 as was previously scheduled.
Thank you to our Highway crew for their hard work & dedication to get this project finished ahead of schedule!

**UPDATED 8/05 @ 12pm**
Closure hours now include: 8/05 12:30m - 3pm, 8/06 6:30am - 3:30pm, 8/10 & 8/11 (full days).

07/14/2026

PUBLIC NOTICE: ROAD CLOSURE

Road Closure – Hillside Avenue; between Green Street and North Main Street

Please be advised that Hillside Avenue in Bristol will be closed to through traffic on Wednesday, July 15, from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

The temporary road closure is necessary to allow crews to repair a water leak safely and efficiently.

Motorists are asked to use alternate. Local access will be maintained whenever possible.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this necessary repair is completed.

Town of Bristol Water and Sewer Department.

Questions or concerns contact us at 603 744 8411

07/07/2026

Update: Bristol hill is now open with a short section remaining under single lane alternating traffic.

Bristol Hill Closure Alert: The road will be closed at 8am today at approximately 30 Bristol Hill for urgent road repair, and a detour will be set up on Crescent Street.

02/18/2026

Hello everyone, we just wanted to take a minute to introduce our new and only page for the Bristol NH Highway Department. On here, you can look forward to seeing things like road closures, when weight limit signs go up and down, and reminders about parking throughout the seasons. On this page, you can also message us with questions you may have. Please note that it is not monitored 24/7, and responses may not be immediate. If you have any urgent concerns, feel free to call (603) 744-2441. Our winter hours are 7-3:30, Monday-Friday, and summer hours are 6-4:30, Monday-Thursday.