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Night Work: Second Street Curb Ramp Work Scheduled for May 2nd

Posted on May 1, 2023

The curb ramps on the northeast corner by the Shell gas station will be removed on May 2nd. They will be replaced with concrete and a barricade will be installed. The demolition is scheduled for May 2nd at night, and will require two lane closures on Second Street. The work will be done from 8:00pm to...

Night work notification – Central San Rafael exit (NB 101)

Posted on April 19, 2023

***ATTENTION: Night work*** The California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) designated contractor is scheduled to install permanent thermoplastic pavement paint at the Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) on April 25th and 26th, 2023, from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. The offramp will be closed on Second Street during this time, In addition, CalTran's designated contactor...

Night work notification – Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) – 4/11/2023

Posted on April 5, 2023

The California Department of Transportation (CalTRans) designated contractor is scheduled to install permanent thermoplastic pavement paint at the Central San Rafael exit (NB 101) on April 11, 2023, from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. The offramp will be closed during this time. In addition, CalTrans designated contactor will close two lanes on the Second Street...

Traffic Advisory: Ramp, Lane Closure Scheduled Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on November 16, 2022

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the Central San Rafael...

Traffic Advisory: Ramp, Lane Closure Scheduled Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on November 4, 2022

MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in November for pavement and electrical work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The project started in February 2021, and on Dec. 11, 2021, was suspended due to environmental regulations for in-creek work. There is a full off-ramp closure of the...

Ramp, Lane Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County

Posted on September 21, 2022

Ramp, Lane Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues in Marin County. Ramp closure Tuesday, September 20 through Thursday, September 22 MARIN COUNTY — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project in September for pavement and electrical work on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael. The...

aerial image of Central San Rafael exit, circling the off ramp that will be closed each night

101 Central San Rafael Off-ramp – Full Off-Ramp Closure Each Night 7/20 – 7/23

Posted on July 20, 2022

Lane Closure, Full Ramp Closure Expected Overnight as 101 NB Central San Rafael Harbor Bridge Replacement Continues Monday, Marin County Lane closure July 18 through July 20, each night Full off-ramp closure July 20 through July 23, each night. SAN RAFAEL — Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the...

101 Central San Rafael Offramp Night Work – July 20 to July 23 from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Posted on July 19, 2022

CalTrans will close the NB Central San Rafael offramp from July 20 to July 23 from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. for Caltrans Harbor Bridge work. Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael, Marin County. The project started in February 2021, and...

Central San Rafael Hwy 101 Offramp – Underground storage tank removal

Posted on July 18, 2022

The City of San Rafael in conjunction with Caltrans and the County of Marin CUPA removed an abandoned 1200-gallon underground storage tank from the right turn lane on the Highway 101 northbound Central San Rafael exit. This tank removal project was coordinated by the City of San Rafael as a part of the Caltrans Harbor...

map of central san rafael offramp aerial view, highlighting the closed lane

101 Central San Rafael Offramp Night Work

Posted on July 11, 2022

Updated dates: Electrical work will resume July 11-16, 9 p.m. until 5 a.m. each day. Bridge work will occur July 11-16, 9 p.m. until 7 a.m. each day Caltrans is continuing the Harbor Bridge Replacement Project this month (July) on the northbound 101 off-ramp to Central San Rafael, Marin County. The project started in February...

101 Central San Rafael Offramp Work

Posted on July 7, 2022

The rightmost right turn lane from the North Bound 101 Central San Rafael offramp onto East Bound Second Street will be closed from 7:00am - 5:00pm on Saturday July 9th. Please expect delays and plan travel accordingly.

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement lane closure June – July 2022 (CalTrans)

Posted on June 27, 2022

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is re-starting the US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement. The project commenced on February 2021, and on December 11, 2021, the project was suspended due to environmental regulations for creek work. From June 27 - July 1, 2022, there will be a lane closure starting at 9...

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement lane closure June 11 – 12 (CalTrans)

Posted on June 9, 2022

From Saturday, June 11 to Sunday, June 12, the the two right lanes of the Northbound 101 Central San Rafael offramp will be closed from 7 am - 5 pm. Please expect delays and plan to travel accordingly. Detours will be in place; please see familiarize yourself with the roadway detours which can be found on the Caltrans project website. Motorists...

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement nightwork scheduled for May 2, 2022 to June 7, 2022 (CalTrans)

Posted on April 29, 2022

From May 2, 2022 to June 7, 2022, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be starting nightwork for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project from 8 pm to 6 am at the Second Street and Irwin Street intersection. Detours will be in place; please see familiarize yourself with the roadway detours which can be...

US-101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp bridge replacement (CalTrans)

Posted on November 1, 2021

Caltrans and their contract Gordan N Ball have removed the temporary bridge that was placed on the 101NB Central San Rafael offramp and returned the third lane of traffic to operation. They are still working on the fourth lane that will be a dedicated right turn pocket onto Second Street.

Caltrans 101 NB off ramp replacement detours for october closure

Full Ramp Closure RESCHEDULED for US-101 Central San Rafael (10/30 – 10/31)

Posted on October 27, 2021

Last week, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) was scheduled to fully close the 101 Northbound Central San Rafael exit for the full weekend for work on the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. Due to weather conditions, they had to shorten the closure. Subsequently, to complete the remaining work, Caltrans will...

PROJECT SCHEDULE CHANGED for NB US 101 Central San Rafael full weekend full off-ramp closure (10/22 – 10/23)

Posted on October 22, 2021

Due to weather conditions, the dates and closure times for the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project have now changed. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm and reopen on Saturday, October 23 at 12 pm. Please note: these dates and times are subject to...

REMINDER: STARTING TOMORROW (10/22 – 10/25) – full weekend full off-ramp closure for NB US 101 Central San Rafael

Posted on October 21, 2021

REMINDER: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. Due to weather conditions, the closure times have now changed. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 7 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am. Please note: these dates...

REMINDER: Upcoming full weekend full off-ramp closure for NB US 101 Central San Rafael (10/22 – 10/25)

Posted on October 11, 2021

REMINDER: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 10 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am. Please note: these dates and times are subject to change. If you would like to...

Central-San-Rafael-Harbor-Bridge-map detours WB 580 and NB 101

REMINDER: Upcoming northbound US 101 Central San Rafael full weekend full off-ramp closure (10/22 – 10/25) and City Council meeting presentation TONIGHT (10/4)

Posted on October 4, 2021

REMINDER: The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 10 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am.* During this closure, Caltrans will be constructing the approach slabs for the...

Northbound US 101 Central San Rafael full off-ramp closure – 9/29 – 9/30

Posted on September 28, 2021

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be fully closing the 101 NB Central San Rafael off-ramp for the 101 NB Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The closure schedule is: Wednesday, September 29 from 9 pm to Thursday, September 30 at 9 am; and Thursday, September 30 at 9 pm to Friday, October 1 at 9 am...

Northbound US 101 Central San Rafael full weekend full off-ramp closure – 10/22 – 10/25 and City Council meeting

Posted on September 21, 2021

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second 55-hour weekend closure for the 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The closure will start on Friday, October 22 at 10 pm and reopen on Monday, October 25 at 5 am.* During this closure Caltrans will be constructing the approach slabs for...

Northbound US 101 Central San Rafael weekend off-ramp closure

Posted on September 20, 2021

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin the second of three 55-hour weekend closures for the 101NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement project. The second closure will start on Friday October 22nd at 10pm and reopen on Monday October 25th at 5am. During this closure Caltrans will be constructing the approach slabs for...

September 20 – 24 full off-ramp closure – US-101 Northbound Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans)

Posted on September 20, 2021

Starting Monday, September 20th at 9 pm to Friday, September 24th at 9 am, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be closing the full Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp to conduct pre-cast and concrete pour for the new off-ramp bridge. The full off-ramp will be closed at the following times: Monday, September 20...

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement_Caltrans - Complete Offramp Closure - June 20 - June 21

September nighttime closures – 101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans)

Posted on September 8, 2021

Starting Monday, September 13th at 9 pm to September 14th at 7 am, as well as, Thursday, September 16th at 9 pm to Friday. September 17th at 7 am, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be closing the Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp to conduct pre-cast and concrete pour for the new...

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

Posted on August 31, 2021

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...

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans) 8/13 Nighttime closure (UPDATED SCHEDULE)

Posted on August 11, 2021

On Friday, August 13th, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be closing the Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp at night. The proposed schedule has been updated and the off-ramp will now be fully closed from Friday, August 13 at 9:00PM until 9:00AM the following morning. Caltrans is planning on returning the off-ramp to regular...

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101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans) 8/13 Nighttime closure

Posted on August 3, 2021

On Friday, August 13th, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be closing the Highway 101 Northbound Central San Rafael off-ramp at night. The schedule has been changed. The proposed schedule has been updated and the off-ramp will now be fully closed from Friday, August 13 at 9:00PM until 9:00AM the following morning. Caltrans is...

101 NB Central San Rafael Off-Ramp Bridge Replacement (Caltrans) – Complete Off-ramp Closure – 6/23 2:00am – 6:00 am

Posted on June 22, 2021

Tomorrow morning, Wednesday, June 23, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be issuing a short traffic break on Highway 580 and Highway 101 to relocate a crane. This traffic break will be between 2:00am and 6:00am and should not be longer than 15-20 minutes. While they are setting up for the relocation of the...

Monitoring CalTrans construction at Second and Irwin Streets

Posted on June 21, 2021

Caltrans is upgrading the bridge deck at the US 101 northbound exit to Central San Rafael and the approach is down to two lanes for the next several weeks. The Miovision video detection cameras allow the City to update the detection zones and accurately capture the volumes approaching the intersection so we can monitor traffic...