City of Rochester Announces Planned Bridge Closures for 2026 Repair Projects
The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges in 2026, beginning with the Little Falls Bridge Road over the Cocheco River Bridge... more ››
City of Rochester contends with Federal EPA Mandates: $35MM+ Investments in Wastewater Facilities Required by 2032
The City of Rochester has long had a commitment to sound science in wastewater regulation, but now faces significant challenges due to... more ››
Department of Public Works Announces Temporary Closure of Catherine Street for Repair
The Department of Public Works is announcing that Catherine Street will be closed at 4 Catherine St. today to allow crews to perform an... more ››
Pickering Road Bridge Scheduled for Temporary Closure Beginning June 22
The Department of Public Works is announcing that the Pickering Road Bridge is scheduled to be closed beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, and... more ››
Department of Public Works Announces Water Meter Transceiver Installations
The Department of Public Works is notifying residents connected to the City water system that meter transceiver units (MXUs) will be... more ››
Public Works Announces Sewer Pump Station Replacement on Salmon Falls Road, Traffic Impacts Expected
The Department of Public Works has contracted with Apex Construction, Inc. to replace the sewer pump station at 235 Salmon Falls Road,... more ››
Public Works Announces Road Line Overnight Painting Scheduled June 2–5
The Department of Public Works is announcing that Pro Finish Lines will be in Rochester overnight from Tuesday, June 2, 2026, through June... more ››
Public Works: Union Street Parking Lot Construction Resumes 4/6
The City of Rochester is providing an update on the Union Street Parking Lot construction project.
Recycling Reminder: Toters with Yard Waste, Plastic Bags, or Styrofoam Will Not Be Collected
Recycling toters containing yard waste will not be collected. Drivers have also reported a number of toters containing plastic bags and... more ››
Temporary Emergency Water Shutoff and Road Closure on Yvonne Street
The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water on Yvonne Street for an emergency repair. The road will be closed from... more ››
Water Shutoff and Road Closure on Schley Street for Emergency Water Repair
The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water on Schley Street for an emergency repair. The road will be closed from... more ››
Thank You Rochester Residents for Clearing Hydrants After Snowstorms
Dear Residents of Rochester,
Downtown Sewer Lining Work Planned; Temporary Service Disruptions Expected
The City of Rochester will be conducting sewer connection rehabilitation work in the downtown area using a method known as Cured-in-Place... more ››
Oversized Delivery to Cause Temporary Road Closures December 11–12
The Department of Public Works’ oversized delivery has been rescheduled to Thursday, December 11, 2025, between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. The... more ››
UPDATED 12/4/2025: Oversized Load Delivery to Impact Columbus Ave, Portland St, and Salmon Falls Area
UPDATED: The Department of Public Works’ oversized delivery was delayed due to logistic constraints. A revised traffic advisory... more ››
Overnight Water Shutdown Planned for Industrial Way Area During Pump Station Maintenance 12/2-3
The Rochester Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water service in the areas of Industrial Way, Ten Rod Road, Daytona... more ››
Public Works: Water Service Interruption and Road Closure on Dodge Street on 10/8
The Department of Public Works will temporarily shut off water service on Dodge Street on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, between 7:00 AM and 5... more ››
City of Rochester Provides Update on Union Street Parking Lot Reconstruction
The City of Rochester is providing an update on the ongoing reconstruction of the Union Street Parking Lot.
Union Street Parking Lot Construction Resumes August 25
The City of Rochester is providing an update on the Union Street Parking Lot construction project.
City of Rochester to Repair Multiple Bridges, Detours and Temporary Closures Explained
The City of Rochester will be repairing several bridges this year, starting with the Bridge Street Bridge over the Cocheco River. Work on... more ››