About the project
Court Street and Union Street are undergoing street reconstruction with upgrades to underground utilities, drainage infrastructure and roadway/sidewalk conditions.
The reconstruction project is following the City of Dover's Complete Streets and Traffic Calming Guidelines, including extending Court Street's sidewalk from South Pine Street to Hubbard Road.
Construction began in 2025 with substantial completion targeted for April 17, 2027 and final completion on June 1, 2026.
Current work
The following work is planned in the project area next week, August 17-21:
- Continue installation of drainage hubs to Court Street properties from South Pine Street and East Watson Street.
- Continue installing granite curbing on Court Street and Union Street
- Prepare for sidewalk installation in areas where granite curbing is completed.
- Connect Cobble Hill Drive and Pebble Hill Drive to the new water main on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Water service will be impacted from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for all Cobble Hill and Pebble Hill residents.
Traffic and parking restrictions
From 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., motorists can expect through traffic closures on:
- Court Street, between Central Avenue and East Watson Street
- Union Street, between Court Street and Central Avenue
- Lane restrictions on Court Street between East Watson Street and Back Road
The contractor will accommodate local traffic getting to and from their destinations in the work zone, but residents should expect delays.
Contact city about property drainage connection location
Part of the reconstruction project is installing storm service connections for each property along the public right-of-way. These connections can be installed at the property owner's preferred location along the public right-of-way with coordination with the City of Dover's Community Services Department.
The new system provides residents with a prime opportunity to redirect yard drains, downspouts, and sump pump discharge lines to the city’s municipal stormwater system. Email Matt Gibbons, deputy city engineer, for more information.
All residents are encouraged to inspect their existing drains, gutter downspouts, and sump pump discharge lines to ensure they are not tied into the sanitary sewer system. Removing this type of improper connection to the sewer system is required by law, prevents overloading the sewer system, which lowers overall treatment costs, and safeguards our local environment.
Notify city of bulky item trash to ensure pick up
City staff encourages residents in the construction zone who have bulky item waste (and have purchased bulky item tags) to call Community Services at 603-516-6450 before Tuesday's regular trash pickup. This helps the city coordinate with Waste Management and ongoing construction activities and ensure the items are picked up
Project Area
Neighborhood Public Meeting held Aug. 14, 2025
The contractor and city staff held a public pre-construction meeting on Aug. 14, 2025, at the Facility and Ground Facility at 145 Court St.
Project Email Updates
As the project develops, the City of Dover plans regular email updates to help residents and businesses plan for the construction disruption. To sign up for these updates, visit https://bit.ly/dovernewsletters, and add "Project update: Court Street & Union Street Reconstruction Project" to your email subscription list.
Project Documents
The contractor may need to temporarily step onto private property outside the public right-of-way to properly connect the limits of the project to private property and ensure positive drainage. City staff have mailed Right of Entry letters to property owners abutting the project detailing what to expect.
- Design services bid documents
- City Council design services bid award
- Complete Streets and Traffic Calming Guidelines
- Bid contract drawings for Court and Union Streets Reconstruction Project #B25014
- Complete #B25014 bid package
- Court and Union Concept Plan
The project limits include Union Street, from Central Avenue to Court Street, and Court Street from Central Avenue through Middle Road to just east of Hubbard Road. Following feedback through neighborhood meetings, emails and survey, the final plans incorporate a combination of the two initial concept plans presented to the public. The plans utilize shared use lanes and bike lanes depending on the section of the project. 
Contact Us
Matthew Gibbons, Deputy City Engineer Email
Jillian Semprini, City Engineer Email
Phone: 603-516-6450