NH Department of Transportation Secures $20M Grant for Seawall Reconstruction

Concord, NH – Today, New Hampshire Department of Transportation officials announced that New Hampshire has been granted $20 million in federal funding for seawall reconstruction along Route 1A in North Hampton-Rye. The funds will be used to reduce flooding, structural damage, and post-storm cleanup time along Route 1A.

"Another big win for NH's Seacoast! NHDOT continues to strengthen our infrastructure and I want to thank all those working to help rebuild our scenic coastal roads," said Governor Chris Sununu.

Governor Sununu wrote to Secretary Buttigieg to express the importance of the project in August of 2023. The overall project covers approximately 3.2 miles between North Hampton and Rye.

The project's improvements, once completed, will result in streamlined cleanup efforts and minimized road closures. The recent frequency of storm and flood events, which have increased in the last 10 years, has caused extended road closures. The NH Department of Transportation's 2016 NH Coastal Risk and Hazards Commission report identified the roadway as "the transportation asset most vulnerable to coastal flooding and disruption from sea-level rise" and "highly vulnerable…to storms."

Note: Additional information on the project can be found here.