Fairfax-Bolinas Road CONDITION UPDATES, thank you for your patience: At milepost 5.73, on weekdays, Fairfax-Bolinas Road is closed from Azalea Hill to Ridgecrest in West Marin. On weekends, the section of road will be open, but traffic will be routed through a single-lane with controlled two-way access. See project webpage for details.

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Resiliency Improvements Continue for Bolinas Road

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Upcoming two-day traffic delay as projects resume along roadway after storms With winter weather looming, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) continues to make improvements on a 6.5 mile stretch of Bolinas Road, located between the Town of Fairfax and unincorporated community of Bolinas. The … Continued

It’s Prime Time to Prepare for Winter Storms

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Rainy season preparedness is crucial for County staff and Marin’s residents alike Winter storms can cause significant damage to public and private property, especially when coupled with seasonal high tides or once the ground has become saturated with water later in the season from prior rains. Whenever a storm … Continued

Showcase Theater Revitalized for Public and Artists

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – With Showcase venue finished, a revised Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium project moves forward Renowned musician Tito Puente Jr. recently celebrated the grand reopening of the revitalized Marin Showcase Theater with a Latin jazz concert for a packed house. A staple arts venue in Marin for the past three decades, the … Continued

Seasonal High Tides Expected Over Next Few Months

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Winter tide levels are likely to impact areas with a history of localized flooding During the hot summer months, it can be easy to forget that the winter brings rain and flooding to Marin County. Tide-related flooding can happen whether it is raining or not, but the … Continued

Five-Year Plan Developed for County Roads

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – Approximately 199 miles of roadway across unincorporated Marin will be improved for an estimated $87M In the ongoing mission to improve roads across unincorporated Marin, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) staff has developed a new five-year plan of pavement resurfacing projects, outlining approximately 199 miles of … Continued

Next Bolinas Road Project to Begin September 12

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – $1.9M slide repair is next up in series of projects to improve 6.5 miles of road  Starting September 12, the Marin County Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin construction on the next effort in a series of projects to repair damage, improve roadway resiliency and the overall condition of Bolinas … Continued

Storm Season Preparations are Underway

For Immediate Release – Marin County, CA – County conducts annual maintenance in advance of the typically rainy months  While it is easy to forget during the hot, dry months of summer, winters can bring intense storms to Marin, delivering significant impacts across the county, including downed trees, landslides, damaged roadways and flooded streets. Minimizing … Continued

Paradise Cay Maintenance Dredging Project

County Service Area No. 29 – Paradise Cay (CSA29) performs maintenance dredging of Paradise Cay about every four to five years. The purpose is to provide navigational channels for boats in the Paradise Cay residential areas. The next sediment removal effort will occur in Summer 2024. Measures are being taken to protect sensitive aquatic habitat … Continued

Portable Pump Station to be Installed in Marin City

For Immediate Release – Marin City, CA – The effort is designed to reduce flooding on Donahue Street and Highway 101 ramps The Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District has awarded a $1.37 million construction contract for the underground components of a portable pump station in Marin City. The underground work is expected to … Continued

Bolinas Road Repair Expected to Begin in July

For Immediate Release – San Rafael, CA – Road access limited to a single lane for duration of four-month project On June 4, the Marin County Board of Supervisors (BOS) will consider moving forward with the next effort in a series of projects to repair existing roadway damage and improve the overall condition and resiliency of … Continued

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