Dover Crossing

Dover Crossing is strategically located just off Exit 16 on the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 16) and prominently situated along Route 9/Central Avenue within Dover’s primary commercial corridor. The center offers strong visibility and convenient access, supported by two signalized entrances along Central Avenue, which carries approximately 27,635 vehicles per day.

The surrounding area includes several significant employment and institutional drivers that contribute to consistent daytime and commuter traffic. Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, located approximately 0.5 miles from the center, employs roughly 3,500 people. The University of New Hampshire in Durham, with more than 15,400 undergraduate and graduate students, further strengthens the area’s consumer base. Additional major employers in Dover include Measured Progress, DMI Technologies, Behavioral Health & Developmental Services of Strafford County, and Red’s Shoe Barn, collectively supporting a diverse employment base.

Dover Crossing serves the broader Seacoast trade area, including Dover, Dover Point, Durham, Somersworth, Northwood, Rollinsford, and Madbury—an established and generally affluent regional market with sustained retail demand.

In 2025, Dover Crossing recorded more than 2 million visits, reinforcing the center’s role as a high-performing neighborhood and commuter-serving retail destination. With strong traffic counts, nearby employment concentration, and regional connectivity, Dover Crossing is well-positioned to support a range of retail and service-oriented uses.