Category: Sidewalk News

Work continues in the Gerstle Park neighborhood as the City and Van Midde and Son Concrete passed the 3,000 square foot milestone in the neighborhood.  That’s enough new sidewalk in the neighborhood to stretch two football fields long. Over 400 feet of curb and gutter have also been replaced. Work has slowed a little in … Continued

Street Trees and Sidewalk: As the Sidewalk Repair Program (SRP) moves along, a common theme has played out throughout the City. The sight of trees, and specifically their roots damaging and lifting sidewalks is something most residents have seen firsthand. As a Tree City this presents a challenge, but the City of San Rafael has … Continued

With great weather to work, Van Midde and Son Concrete has been busy and working hard to replace sidewalk, curb and gutter in Gerstle Park.  A program high, 12 properties are currently in the midst of getting their sidewalk repaired with 7 more properties expected to break ground within the next two weeks. Last week, … Continued

Another week, another milestone! The 2018 Sidewalk Repair program poured concrete at the last property in Sun Valley today. With Sun Valley complete, the focus will turn to Gerstle Park with a heavy schedule lined up to take advantage of this perfect weather. Sun Valley by the Numbers: Total locations with sidewalk or curb and … Continued

Despite the second wettest winter on record, the 2018 Sidewalk Repair reached the quarter way mark this week. With 7 more locations completed in the last two weeks, the program has now replaced sidewalks at 37 properties. Work continued in Gerstle Park as four locations on E St were successfully completed.  With the rains tapering … Continued

Despite the continued on and off wet weather, Van Midde and Son Concrete and the City have been hard at work completing new sidewalk, curb and gutter. On Second Street alone, 2,000 sqft of sidewalk, 200 feet of curb and gutter, and a new storm drain were recently completed. With all the rain, the benefits … Continued

If you’ve driven down Second Street this week – you may have noticed a lane closure along with some pretty major sidewalk construction between C and D Streets. Van Midde & Son Concrete began work on Monday with what might be one of the largest square footage of sidewalk repair in this year’s program. The … Continued

Over the next two weeks, Van Midde & Son Concrete will continue to work on the following Sun Valley locations: 150 Forbes Ave 1623 Fifth Ave 1702 Fifth Ave 210 H Street 222 H Street 1840 Fifth Ave 1848 Fifth Ave 1902 Fifth Ave 222 H street 149 Center Heavy rain and winter weather in … Continued