Streets & Drains

Streets & Drains Division

The Streets and Drains Division of Goffstown Public Works has the responsibility of maintaining all of the town roads and drainage structures. Each summer, roads are prioritized for maintenance according to the Infrastructure Maintenance Plan. Data is gathered every couple of years on the condition of our roads. This information is entered into a computer program. The program takes into account the road conditions, traffic volume, and roughness, and prioritizes the worst roads. Through the reclamation and resurfacing budgets provided for in the CIP budget, the division does its best to keep up the road conditions.

The Streets and Drains Division also oversees the snow removal operations in the winter. If you have any questions please email the department or call 603-497-3617.

Current Year and Historical Road Work

Maps

Please note that in the Road Plan Map, some layers will be hidden under others. For instance, if a road has been reclaimed (including base course pavement) and then top-coated the following year, the map will only show one of those layers on top (typically the reclaim layer).

Scenic Roads

Per RSA 231:157, the Town of Goffstown has designated certain roads as "Scenic Roads", which places restrictions on tree cutting and stone wall removals.

Designated scenic roads in Goffstown are: 

  • Shirley Hill Road
  • Ferson Road
  • Merrill Road

If you plan to perform any work on a Scenic Road near the right of way affecting stone walls or trees owned by another party, please contact the DPW for details and any applicable restrictions.

Seasonal Road Postings

Per RSA 231:191, the Town of Goffstown may employ load/weight restrictions during the spring thaw period. The Town’s load limit has been posted on all affected roads. This is done to prevent roadway damage and to protect the large infrastructure investment the Town has made. 

Goffstown Seasonal Load Limit Policy

Typically, the posting lasts approximately 4 weeks from the initial posting date, and all affected roads receive temporary signage. Waivers are issued by DPW on an emergency basis only as conditions allow. Contact the DPW office for more information or for a waiver request.

The following roads in Goffstown, NH will be posted for the Posted Weight Limit during the spring thaw, effective, March 9th, 2026:

PAVED ROADS

  • Laurel Street 
  • Heald Street (Ivy St. to Holly St.)

GRAVEL ROADS

  • Arrowhead Drive 
  • Dumont Park Road 
  • Ferson Road 
  • Summit Road

Other Highway Information

No Throwing Ice Into Streets Ordinance (Adopted 7/2/1990)