For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Traffic impacts expected during federally funded work to help problematic curve The curve realignment project on Lucas Valley Road at milepost 5.08, just east of Big Rock trailhead in West Marin, is slated to begin the week of June 28. Overseen by the Marin County Department of … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Upgrade the Drake project hits 1-year milestones and five weeks of night construction MAY 27 PROJECT UPDATE: The installation of the remaining Marin Water pipeline between Eliseo Drive and Highway 101 is underway but will take additional time to complete than originally anticipated. This is due … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – National Public Works Week focuses on encouraging career exposure for students Two dozen local high school students recently completed construction of a fully-equipped custom storage shed, built from scratch for the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District. The shed will store flood mitigation and emergency … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Preventative work on pavement will address roads across unincorporated Marin The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a road sealant project during the second week of May, conducting preventive maintenance on 9.5 miles of pavement on roads in unincorporated areas of Marin County. The northern … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Sustainability presentation May 4 on National Monument improvements A progress update on parking reservations and traffic control measures associated with the Muir Woods National Monument will be given to the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, May 4. The public is encouraged to participate in the … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Traffic impacts expected during federally funded work to help problematic curve The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will soon oversee the realignment of the hairpin curve on Lucas Valley Road at milepost 5.08 in West Marin, just east of the Big Rock trailhead. The public safety project … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Tax measure fails; County to try to preserve federal funding and provide further flood protection efforts With the recent failure of a neighborhood tax measure to fund enhanced flood protection, flood control engineers are assessing next steps to help protect against catastrophic property losses in the unincorporated … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Federal funding helps pond drainage upgrades progress to design phase Storm and tidal-related flooding of the Marin City offramp from Highway 101, the primary access road for the Southern Marin community, has been an ongoing problem for many years. Overflow from the stormwater pond behind the Marin … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Disaster preparedness spurs backup power upgrades for essential services With the surge in California wildfires in 2020, including in West Marin, the need for resilient essential services facilities in Marin County is more real than ever. To prepare for such disasters, the County of Marin has been … Continued
For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Public invited to comment on environmental impacts of flood mitigation project The draft environmental impact report (EIR) for the Corte Madera Creek Flood Risk Management Project has been released and is available for review online. The draft report presents an analysis of the environmental impacts of the … Continued
