Category: Public Works

August 29 to September 10 nightwork – 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans)

From Sunday, August 29 to Friday, September 10 between midnight to 6 am, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform construction work on the 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement project. The work involves demolishing the existing off-ramp bridge and residents may temporarily experience increased noise levels during this operation. Caltrans will … Continued

Tuesday, August 31 MMWD emergency water leak repair

The Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD) will be performing emergency leak repair work near the intersection of Ross Valley Drive and 4th Street today. The work is expected to be contained in the median area and not impact travel lanes. Please be mindful of crews in the area and drive with caution. MMWD is working … Continued

Tree work starting Monday, August 30

Starting Monday, August 30, Wilhelm LLC will be performing tree work along PG&E powerlines at the locations listed below. Work will commence at 9 a.m. on Monday morning and is expected to last about a week. Traffic control will be in place. Please follow all directional signals and traverse with caution. List of locations: Mission … Continued

August 19 tree work on Hillside Ave

On Thursday, August 19 from 7:30 am – 4 pm., the City’s contractor, the Professional Tree Care Company, will be removing two trees on Hillside Ave. These trees are leaning into road way, thus they need to be removed to meet right-of-way standards. Detours will be in place. Please follow all detours and temporary traffic … Continued

Streamlining the PG&E permit application process

The City of San Rafael, Department of Public Works and Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E) have worked together to create a more streamlined process for PG&E permit applications. The City of San Rafael granted a Programmatic Encroachment Permit to PG&E to perform routine maintenance, operations and wildfire mitigation work in City rights-of-way. The permit … Continued

Southern Heights Blvd Bridge replacement project update

Recent work on the Southern Heights Bridge project has focused on the bridge railing. The City has been coordinating with PG&E for the installation of bridge lighting consisting of 13 LED lights that will be mounted along the middle of the railing. Several items of work remain including the construction of the approach slabs, paving, … Continued

Sprucing up along Manuel T. Freitas Parkway

Vegetation that encroaches on walkways can pose hazards as they can force pedestrians to step into the street in order to avoid scrapes or scratches or it can cause a potential tripping hazard. Parks staff Rene Ramos, Alfredo Tellez and Alex Nacaspaca are shown here clearing and cleaning up the sidewalk area along Manuel T … Continued

Downtown library parking lot receives a paint facelift

There’s just something  about fresh paint that makes a parking lot look like new.  A well-marked parking lot makes it safer for those visiting the library as well as it shows patrons where to park. Members of the Paint and Signs crew added some bike racks and refreshed the striping in the parking lot. The … Continued

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