On Thursday, February 7th, SMART’s contractor opened the portion of Francisco Blvd West between 2nd St and Irwin St. This partial opening will reduce the impact to businesses located on Irwin St and allow traffic to more easily access the freeway. SMART’s contractor continues to coordinate with the Marin Municipal Water District regarding the installation...
The City’s contractor, Valentine Corp, has completed work on the west side of the Grand Ave vehicle bridge by installing a new sidewalk and barrier railing. Vehicle traffic has been shifted, again, such that the contractor is in the process of removing the existing sidewalk on the east side of the vehicle bridge. A new...
We love rain! Well, we used to. But now every time it rains we shake our fists at the cloudy sky and think "Noooooooo this is going to delay the sidewalk repair program construction!!" Therefore, we have no new properties to report for construction the week of February 18th. We are still working on catching...
The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge is closed in both directions due to structural problems. There is no estimated time to reopen the bridge. Expect delays and use alternate routes to avoid the area. For updates, visit 511.org. To sign up for urgent alerts, text your zip code to 888777 or visit www.nixle.com.
We should expect rain showers throughout the rest of the day with a potential of thunderstorms later this afternoon and evening. This latest spell of wet weather is predicted to break late tonight or early tomorrow morning bringing dry weather through early Friday morning when more rain is predicted to start up and last throughout...
The San Rafael Department of Public Works is in collaboration with San Rafael Community Services Department to replace the play structures at Pickleweed Park and we’re looking for feedback from the community. Please help spread the word; residents are encouraged and welcome to attend the Pickleweed Advisory Board Community Meeting next Wednesday, February 6 from 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Those who cannot attend can view and vote for their favorite play structure designs online....
PG&E has been working along 2nd Street and Lindaro Street during the evenings the last few months to remove a casing from their 16-inch gas transmission line. Following an inspection, it was determined that a welded repair on the pipeline is now required. To get this done, 2nd Street will be closed from A street to Lindaro Street beginning on Monday 2/11 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. Please use alternative routes to...
Have you ever wondered how our pump stations work or what happens when you call us to report an issue? Take a guided tour of our facility and shops. Get a close up tour of all the equipment and vehicles that keep our City safe. Learn about our City's infrastructure, active and upcoming projects and speak to the people...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 11th, weather dependent: 150 Forbes Ave 1623 Fifth Ave 1702 Fifth Ave 210 H Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms...
The Contractor continues to install the building structural steel. There are multiple activities occurring in the basement level such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough in. The scaffolding around the perimeter is also being installed.
The new year gave a refreshed impetus to the construction team. With the advantage of a watertight building, the contractor has multiple trades working simultaneously in almost all areas of the fire station. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler crews are installing interior rough in throughout. The metal stairs are in place, facilitating material and personnel...
The team is quickly approaching the finish line at Fire Station 52. The contractor has completed the training classroom, the training tower and is working on the last details of the fire station building. Soon after completing the interior finishes, in the next several weeks, the team will start testing and commissioning the mechanical and...
Public Works is taking advantage of the break in the weather to focus on an essential training. It’s called “Cone College” but it’s really all about roadway safety. The rules of the road are in place placed to protect everyone - vehicles, bicyclists and/or pedestrians. It’s a major investment in the organization and a great...
The City’s contractor McNabb construction placed the restroom this week with the assistance a 60-ton crane. The park should be open by the end of next week and after PG&E installs the new electrical meter the restroom will be open and ready to use.
With the help of W-Trans, a transportation consulting firm, the Traffic Division is wrapping up and updating the Engineering and Traffic Surveys, or more commonly known as Speed Limits. Every 10 years, Public Works is required to collect traffic volumes and vehicle speeds on the streets in San Rafael with posted speed limits to see...
Recently, the City has been working closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process and Caltrans has approved full funding for the construction of the Southern Heights Bridge. In addition, the City has been collaborating with seven of the surrounding residents to obtain temporary construction easements. The Southern Heights Bridge project will go before...
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are...
San Rafael Public Works had a busy day last Wednesday, as the biggest storm of the year hit Marin County. Within a 12-hour period San Rafael received nearly 3” inches of rain with wind speeds reaching 55 MPH. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Public Works received over 35 calls when both the winds and...
The City’s contractor Cal Elite Builders has kicked off the long-awaited City Hall Switch Gear Replacement Project and is currently working on trenching for the new PG&E transformer and electrical vehicle charging stations. This work should be wrapped up by the end of next week and then the contractor will work on building the retaining...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 4, weather dependent: 12 Harcourt St 15 Eye St 115 Center St 1840 Fifth Ave 1848 Fifth Ave 1902 Fifth Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots,...
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are...
Synopsis: There is a high pressure that will bring dry and tranquil weather to the area for the rest of this week and through the upcoming weekend. This dry pattern may last through the end of the month with mild days and cool nights. For long-range forecast though February-March-April the NWS prediction models are still...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 28, weather dependent: 4 Beryl Lane 318 Forbes Ave 153 Center Street 1956 Fifth Ave Please note -- there were no new projects added this week and last due to the rainy weather. Rain is good for our ecosystem and reservoirs and ski trips,...
Synopsis Periods of light rain and locally gusty southeast winds will continue today through Tuesday as multiple systems pass through the region. A stronger and more organized cold front will arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rain and strong winds. Showers linger on Thursday with a drying trend Friday and Saturday before another chance...
In between the rains our Parks Maintenance crews have been renovating the City’s sporting fields. Pickleweed Park has been aerated, fertilized, over seeded, and top-dressed. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction but the perforations also allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply...
The City’s contractor Valentine Corporation has winterized the slope and maintained the plastic tarps and other erosion control measures throughout the couple of rain storms. The contractor is going to start rebuilding the slope above the first concrete retaining wall next week in anticipation of drilling the piles for the last and largest concrete retaining...
The City’s contractor McNabb construction has started the electrical work and is well on their way to completion. Ghilotti Bros. Inc. and Miksis Services Inc. will pipe burst the existing sewer lateral from the original restroom next week. McNabb construction is going to set the restroom on the 23rd.
The playground equipment has arrived. The City’s contractor M3 Integrated Services is working on drilling the foundations for the playground equipment and grading for the play surfacing. The park should be dedicated and open for play in April 2019.
The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward. The Contractor continues focus on the new Rice Drive and Francisco Blvd West intersection and rail crossing. They’ve ground-out paving over the portion of Rice Drive being...
This week the Sidewalk Repair Program enters its third week of construction. The City, Van Midde and Son Concrete, Urban Forestry Associates, Jorge's Tree Service and the property owners have all been getting in the swing of the new program, working in tandem to remove sidewalk, curb and gutter, evaluate and remove tree roots, and...
