For Immediate Release - San Rafael, CA - Road access limited to a single lane for duration of four-month project On June 4, the Marin County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will consider moving forward with the next effort in a series of projects to repair existing roadway damage and improve the overall condition and resiliency of...
For Immediate Release - Corte Madera, CA - The improvement project requires a temporary closure of the branch plus adjusted hours. The Marin County Free Library’s Corte Madera branch, located at 707 Meadowsweet Drive, will receive a variety of upgrades over the next few months. The work will include improved paths of travel around the library...
Description Overview The March 2023 storms triggered multiple landslides and roadway damage along Bolinas Road. The damaged locations had been receiving repairs in order of urgency. However, the damage was significantly compounded by the February 2024 state-declared disaster-level storms. The road is the sole route for hundreds of homes and provides critical access for wildland...
For Immediate Release - Marin County, CA - Marin Water, North Marin Water District customers eligible for larger rain catchment system rebates The following is a joint news release from the Marin County Public Works, Marin County Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program, Marin Water, and the North Marin Water District. There are better deals available now...
Kids love hands-on learning experiences, and who doesn’t love a petting zoo?!? On May 18, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will host one, but without animals. Instead, there will be tractors, backhoes, fire trucks, sheriff cruisers, construction machinery, and heavy equipment! The family-friendly fair is totally FREE and in celebration of the...
For Immediate Release - Marin County, CA - Family friendly event will take over part of County Fairgrounds in San Rafael Kids love hands-on learning experiences and who doesn’t love a petting zoo? During National Public Works Week, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will host one, but without animals. Instead, there will be huge...
6.5-mile critical stretch of roadway undergoing major reconstruction and stabilization A joint County of Marin, Town of Fairfax project Overview Bolinas Road serves as a vital artery in West Marin: a key evacuation and firefighting access route connecting state and federal parklands and residents; and the only road to access Marin Water District treatment facilities...
Description Overview This project involves stabilizing the embankment and constructing a new retaining wall on Highland Avenue in the unincorporated San Rafael neighborhood of Country Club. The retaining wall will address damage to the roadway that occurred during the 2022-2023 winter storms. Funding Estimated project cost is $200K, of which $170K will be grant funded...
Description Overview This project involves constructing a 62-linear foot retaining wall along Oakhurst Road in the California Park neighborhood to address slope instability in the roadway near the edge of the pavement. The retaining wall will include an asphalt-concrete berm, a guard rail with pedestrian rail, and related incidental work. Funding Estimated project cost is...
Description Overview Currently, for vehicular traffic traveling south on Point Reyes Petaluma Road and wanting to continue straight, as well as those wanting to turn left onto Nicasio Valley Road, have to share the same lane. Also, for vehicular traffic traveling from Nicasio Valley Road, those wanting to turn left or right onto Point Reyes...
Description Overview Currently, pedestrians traveling between the north and south side of the intersection of Point San Pedro Road and Summit Ave have to use a crosswalk that traverses 5 lanes of traffic. Installation of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, also called a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK), at the intersection of Point San Pedro Road...
Description Overview Wilson Hill Rd is in an area considered to be a Priority Conservation Area (PCA) since it is adjacent to agricultural lands. This project will benefit the local agricultural economy in West Marin by providing better access to markets and processing facilities in eastern Marin and Sonoma Counties. For this reason, the project...
Description Overview The project involves addressing landslide that occurred during the 2022/2023 storm season on Meadow Way's edge. The landslide encroached on the pavement, with debris visible near San Geronimo Creek. The damage is 105 feet wide, extending 35 feet beyond an retaining wall. An anchored sheet pile wall will be constructed to prevent further...
Description Overview The proposed Project will replace the existing bridge over Nicasio Creek, located approximately 200 feet south of the intersection of Nicasio Valley Road and Lucas Valley Road, with a new structure accommodating two 11-foot-wide lanes with 5-foot-wide shoulders and bridge barriers, resulting in a bridge width of approximately 36 feet. The new structure...
Description Overview Mount Lassen Drive is a divided roadway, crossing over Miller Creek on two separate bridge structures. The proposed Project will repair components of the existing northbound bridge over Miller Creek. The installation of a curtain wall and concrete closure wall will repair the embankment erosion and exposed steel pile at the north abutment...
