On weekdays, Fairfax-Bolinas Road in West Marin is closed from Azalea Hill to Ridgecrest. On weekends, the road will be open, but traffic will be routed through a single-lane with controlled two-way access at milepost 5.73. See project webpage for details. Thank you for your patience while these projects progress.

Author: jkaelon@marincounty.org

11.3 Miles of Pavement Preservation to Begin

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – CalRecycle grant funds secured for road maintenance using recycled tires   The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a road sealant project in late September, conducting preventative maintenance on 11.3 miles of pavement on roads in unincorporated areas of Marin County. The project will address roadways … Continued

Construction Phase Begins for Bolinas Road Repair

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Emergency grant-funded project addresses damages from January 2023 storms The series of storms that hit Marin County in January 2023 damaged roads across the county and prompted a local emergency declaration by the Marin County Board of Supervisors. The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) has multiple repair projects underway … Continued

$4M Grant Awarded to Divert Trash from Marin Waterways

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – EPA funding will help create pollution prevention infrastructure The Marin Countywide Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (MCSTOPPP) has been awarded a $4 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its San Francisco Bay Water Quality Improvement Fund. The grant will be used to fund the design of … Continued

Airport Newsletter June 2023

PDF version available for download Airport Consulting Firms: The County has two airport consultants consisting of Airport Planning, Architecture/Engineering, Environmental, and Consulting Services. These consultant firms will provide design, planning, engineering, construction management and environmental review/approval services associated with the airfield improvements identified on the Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP) for funding in the next … Continued

22 Miles of Roads to Undergo Preservation Work

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Two projects to improve 5.2% of County roads network take place this summer With summer on the horizon bringing the warm weather required for pavement work, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will soon begin its 2023 pavement preservation season. The preventative maintenance projects will … Continued

40 Miles of Pavement Preservation to Resume

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Project to improve 10% of County roads starts up after hiatus for rainy season During the week of June 5, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will resume a road sealant project that began in summer 2022. The preventative maintenance project was on hold during the winter … Continued

Local Students Learn in a Fun Way at Public Works Fair

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – An educational showcase in celebration of National Public Works Week  On May 24, over 100 high school and community college students attended a Public Works Fair hosted by the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) as part of the 63rd annual National Public Works Week celebration.   … Continued

New Street Lighting along Sir Francis Drake Boulevard

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Revised lighting project will bring decorative poles to medians soon Work will begin in mid-April to revise street lighting on the median islands along one mile of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard, between Manor Road in Kentfield and Eliseo Drive in Greenbrae. Overseen by the Marin County Department of … Continued

13% of County Roads Improved During Fiscal Year 2022/2023

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – 56.8 miles of County roads being worked on during the 2022-2023 paving seasons The 422 miles of roads maintained by the County of Marin are crucial infrastructure that people rely on daily to conduct their business, connect with surrounding communities, visit popular attractions, explore Marin’s beauty, and … Continued

Community Input Key to Marin City Stormwater Plan

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Engagement is crucial element in identifying flood risk reduction solutions This spring, the Marin City community is invited to share its own ideas and first-hand experiences with flood control specialists tasked with reducing flood risk and related inconveniences for the area. During storm season and high tides, … Continued

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