PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services Inc., will be performing electrical utility work by 46 Castro Ave on Saturday, 1/28 from approximately 10 P.M to 6 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so work is happening at night to minimize impacts to the neighboring businesses. The road will not...
Dredging to continue through February 29, 2023 in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of February, 2023. Due to extreme weather activity in January 2023, some dredging activities have been...
As powerful storms and atmospheric rivers poured across the Bay Area in recent weeks, Public Works Maintenance crews have been working around the clock to respond to weather related emergencies throughout the City of San Rafael. DPW maintenance crews worked double shifts to respond to a variety of storm related emergency issues, ranging from flooding...
The Grand Avenue Class IV Cycle Track Project will implement a two-way protected bikeway (Class IV) and new sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street in San Rafael. This project will also provide a safe and separated bicycle connection for residents and visitors of East San Rafael to...
Construction continued this week on Public Works’ Spinnaker Point Park Modification project. The project had been on hold for the past couple of weeks due to the recent weather conditions. The current forecast shows at least a week of dry weather ahead. Our contractor, Michael Paul, will be moving quickly to complete the project by...
Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S) Program works to relieve traffic congestion around schools by promoting alternatives to commuting to school, such as walking, biking, taking the bus and carpooling. The program helps improve safety, promote a healthy lifestyle for youth and enhance the sense of community in neighborhoods. Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM) and the...
One of the benefits of having mobile column lifts is that they offer maneuverability and can be easily moved. They are very user friendly and allows workers unrestricted views of the underside of vehicles. In the photo below, Garage Technician II Angel Lopez is shown getting ready to replace a faulty automatic transmission from one...
MMWD’s sub-contractor WK McClellan will be temporarily closing Cijos St to complete pavement restoration for a leak repair. The road closure will happen Tuesday, January 17, from approximately 8 A.M. – 4 P.M., weather permitting. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2210-055 and notifications have been provided to affected properties.
PG&E’s subcontractor, Pinnacle Power Services, will be performing electrical utility work by 557 Francisco Blvd E on Saturday, 1/14 from approximately 8P.M to 4 A.M. The work requires the power to be turned off in the area so the work is happening on a weekend night to minimize impacts to the businesses. The road will...
PG&E will be temporarily closing Fair Dr by the intersection of Lincoln Ave to install a weather station on the power pole in the vicinity. The road closure will happen Friday, December 30th from approximately 9A.M – 3P.M. (weather permitting).They have an approved encroachment permit EP2212-045 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of January, 2023. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal from 7:00 a.m. to 10 p.m. in reach 3...
2023/24 Pavement Maintenance Project The Department of Public Works is actively reviewing the streets in North San Rafael and in the process of developing a pavement maintenance project much like the 2022/23 Slurry Seal Project. The Department of Public Works will also be doing some additional road maintenance in the Canal District. Louise Street, Larkspur...
Dredging continues in San Rafael Canal The US Army Corps of Engineer's and City of San Rafael's dredging contractor, The Dutra Group, will continue dredging operations in the San Rafael Canal in the month of December, 2022. Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters...
D&D pipeline will be closing a portion of the road by 267 Bret Harte Rd to perform final pavement restoration for a MMWD waterline replacement project. The road closure will happen Thursday, December 1 from approximately 9A.M – 4P.M. They have an approved encroachment permit EP2209-042 and notifications have been provided to the residents. Public...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 21 – November 23): No work will be performed...
The City has been working hard with PG&E to get lights installed on locations identified from the Canal Community Based Transportation Plan. Last spring, City staff identified 42 locations where PG&E had existing poles, but no lights. In June 2022 PG&E met with the City about the project and the strong need to provide lighting...
The City of San Rafael invites residents of the Canal, Spinnaker, Bay Point, Bahia and surrounding neighborhoods to a virtual public meeting to share information and solicit feedback on a number of neighborhood improvements planned for the general area. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. The link to participate...
WHAT: TEMPORARY Lane Closure during site improvements at Fire Station 55. A temporary eastbound closure will be necessary to install a new water connection for the fire sprinkler system in coordination with Marin Municipal Water District. Also, there will be a flagger directing traffic West bound. PLEASE REDUCE YOUR SPEED DURING THIS TIME. WHY: To...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (November 14 - 18): Construction Crews formed the stairs and...
Wilhelm tree crews will be working in locations listed. They will be doing vegetation work along PG&E powerlines starting Monday 11/21/22 thru Wednesday 11/23/22. 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY Public inquires can be addressed by the contractor: WILHELM LLC (707) 708-2932
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...
Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting MONDAY 11/14/22 thru FRIDAY 11/18/22. Please direct your attention below for all notifications: 177 BRET HARTE RD 202 BUNGALOW AVE 28 MARINE DR 40 PROFESSIONAL CENTER PKWY
Dredging will soon continue in the San Rafael Canal in the coming days. Please keep in mind the following Boater precautions: Boaters must exercise caution when passing the dredge in the channel. The Dredge DB‐Beaver is available on Channel 80 and slacks its anchor wires for vessel traffic in and out of the channel. The...
The City of San Rafael’s Department of Public Works is continuing with its plans of adding a new two-way protected cycle track and widened sidewalk on the east side of Grand Avenue from 2nd Street to 4th Street. On Wednesday, October 19, 2022, City staff met with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. (City’s design consultant) to...
This year’s Pavement Management Program was a success with over 20 centerline miles resurfaced! The two-phase pavement preservation project filled cracks and slurry sealed roads in the Dominican, Glenwood, Bret Harte, and Canal neighborhoods as well as work on Fourth Street and C Street. Next year’s project will focus on North San Rafael and the...
The City’s contractor American Asphalt Repair Resurfacing Co., Inc. placed 8 miles or about 130,000 square yards of slurry seal between November 9th and November 16th in the Canal District, Bret Harte Neighborhood, and Downtown. The traffic striping will be replaced starting November 22nd and should be complete by the end of the month. The...
The Pickleweed Park Enhancement Project will expand and increase outdoor recreation opportunities at Pickleweed park. With the City Council’s approval on Monday, November 7, 2022, the professional services agreement for landscape architectural and engineering design services associated with this project, City staff and City’s design consultant (Gates + Associates) have initiated the design phase of...
Public Works’ Mission Ave. sidewalk Phase 1 project is now complete. The City worked with their contractor, Ghilotti Bros Inc. (GBI), to come up with a plan that would allow for the installation of the sidewalk while minimizing impacts to the trees because we understand their importance to the community and the environment. In just...
The City of San Rafael will be sending out weekly project updates with construction updates, traffic closure updates, and other relevant information for this project. To receive these updates, please sign up using the form at the left-hand side of the project website. THIS WEEK (October 31 – November 4): Construction crews formed the stairs...
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...
