Author: mvasquez@marincounty.org

8.2 Miles of Pavement to Undergo Maintenance

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Road sealant project will address various roads across unincorporated Marin   The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a road sealant project during the first week of June, conducting preventative maintenance on 8.2 miles of pavement on roads in unincorporated areas of Marin County. The deteriorated … Continued

Virtual Meeting June 3 for Drake Boulevard Project

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Community has a chance to learn construction details for 18-month rehabilitation   The County of Marin has rescheduled its community meeting for the Sir Francis Drake Boulevard Rehabilitation Project to Wednesday, June 3, from 5-6:30 p.m. The virtual open house will be conducted online and participants will … Continued

Work Starts Soon on Drake Boulevard Rehabilitation

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Stretch between Ross and Highway 101 to undergo 18-month transformation   After years of planning and public outreach, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is accelerating plans to rehabilitate 2.2 miles of Sir Francis Drake Boulevard between Highway 101 and the Ross’ southern town limit, an … Continued

Tomales Fire Station Renovation Complete

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Firefighters move in and are ready to serve community   The Tomales Fire Station in West Marin has undergone a complete modernization and firefighters are moving back in after 17 months of working in temporary quarters. The crew has been moving into the renovated Tomales Fire Station … Continued

Two Road Repair Projects Near Mt. Tam Set to Begin

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Lull in traffic provides good timing for Public Works and contracted crews   With fewer cars on the road due to the COVID-19 sheltering order, the Marin County Department of Public Works is taking advantage of the traffic lull to conduct two projects on County-maintained roads near Mount Tamalpais. … Continued

Two Road Safety Projects Funded by Federal Grant

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – County receives $3.76 million in funding to cover safety improvements   The County of Marin has been awarded a $3.76 million federal grant from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) to fund two roadway safety projects. The funding, administered through the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), will … Continued

Point San Pedro Road Retaining Wall to be Repaired

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Lane to close for approximately 10 weeks while storm-damaged wall is fixed   The Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) is set to repair a stretch of retaining wall on Point San Pedro Road between Marina Boulevard and Summit Avenue in unincorporated San Rafael. Weather permitting, the estimated … Continued

High Tides Expected During January and February

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Elevated tide levels could impact coastal areas, commute times and travel plans   High tides often cause flooding along shoreline communities and low-lying roadways of Marin County, which can be exacerbated during winter storms. But tide-related flooding can happen whether it’s raining or not, and such inconveniences … Continued

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