Author: erika.spencer@cityofsanrafael.org

Notice of tree work – Monday 12/27/2021 thru Wednesday 12/29/2021

Wilhelm tree crews are slated to work along PG&E powerlines at the following locations in your jurisdictions starting Monday 12/27/21 thru Wednesday 12/29/21 at the locations listed below.  Follow all traffic controls and drive safely.   217 BAYVIEW ST SAN RAFAEL 510 BELLE AVE SAN RAFAEL 614 BELLE AVE SAN RAFAEL 212 BRET HARTE RD … Continued

Road Closure at 332 Prospect Dr. beginning Monday 12/27/2021

PG&E’s pavement contractor will be closing the road at 332 Prospect Drive, San Rafael, on Monday, 12/27/21, weather permitting. They have posted road closure signs at Prospect at Lincoln, and at Prospect at Vineyard, for the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m

AT&T Utility Work in Terra Linda

AT&T Line crews will be working in the vicinity of 695 Del Ganado, San Rafael to place aerial optical fiber for customers in the neighborhood. Please follow all traffic control and detours in the area. Start Date: December 10, 2021 End Date: January 19, 2021 These dates exclude holidays, including December 24, 2021 and December … Continued

Albert J. Boro Community Center water leak repair completed

Recently, the Facilities Department was dispatched to the Albert J. Boro Community Center to help locate a water line leak. Facilities Dept staff were busy crawling underneath the building to locate the leak, which was later located underneath the surrounding sidewalk. During our hunt, we discovered a copper water line was bent and compromised in … Continued

Pedestrian improvements at SMART crossings

Recently, SMART organized their largest field meeting since the start of the pandemic! Representatives from SMART, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), consultants, and San Rafael Department of Public Works met to discuss improvements to the pedestrian crossings at Mission Avenue, Pacheco Street, and Paloma Avenue. Sidewalks will be modified, and fences will be added … Continued

39th Annual Arbor Day Tree Planting and Tree Dedication

Each year the Parks Department plants a tree for Arbor Day and although the actual day is in the springtime, the observance of Arbor Day can be done throughout the year.  For the Parks Department, their observance of Arbor Day happens in the fall, when there is more flexibility in their schedule.  This year marks … Continued

Working to keep City drainage systems flowing

During winter months, DPW Streets Maintenance staff are constantly clearing City drainages to maintain the flow of water. Large storms, like the one on October 24th, cause sediment and debris to flow into the systems and can cause potential blockages. Staff clean out these blockages by hand or with a large vacuum truck like you … Continued

Essential Facilities – Fire Station 55 Temporary Station

Contact:         Faby Guillen-Urfer / Sr. Project Manager – Public Works With the approval of the construction contract for Fire Stations 54 and 55 Renovation by Council in October, we have been extremely busy preparing the two sites for construction next January. Staff from Station 54 will be relocated from 46 Castro Ave. to Stations … Continued

Southern Heights Bridge Replacement: Approaching completion

Project completion is fast approaching for the Southern Heights Bridge Replacement construction project with all the major components now in place. Minor items such as paving, bridge lighting, tree planting, street fencing, and other items have also been recently completed. This will be a major milestone for a project that has been in the works … Continued

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