“We are aware of the issues with the downtown crosswalks and have discussed them with the contractor, who will be coming back in the spring to address them at no additional cost to the city,” wrote Sheppard in an email.

According to city engineer Todd Connors, crosswalks were installed in eight locations along Elm Street. Six of the crosswalks were paid for through a bond for the Elm Street repaving project, with two additional locations paid through a Federal Transit Administration grant via the Manchester Transit Authority.

The approximate cost for the new crosswalks was $64,000, Connors said. The project included a three-year warranty on the work, Connors said.

“The contractor has inspected the conditions and will be meeting with DPW staff later this month to develop a plan for repairs in the spring,” wrote Connors in an email. “The scope and approach to repair or replacement has not been determined at this time, but all costs are expected to be covered under the warranty.”

Mayor Joyce Craig said late last week her office is aware of the damage to the crosswalks.

“When we saw that happening, we were in close contact with Kevin (Sheppard),” said Craig. “They have been in touch with the contractor, and will be working out redoing the crosswalks. We are disappointed to see after the first snowstorm that they’ve already come apart.”