Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 11th, weather dependent: 150 Forbes Ave 1623 Fifth Ave 1702 Fifth Ave 210 H Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms...
The Contractor continues to install the building structural steel. There are multiple activities occurring in the basement level such as mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough in. The scaffolding around the perimeter is also being installed.
The new year gave a refreshed impetus to the construction team. With the advantage of a watertight building, the contractor has multiple trades working simultaneously in almost all areas of the fire station. Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and sprinkler crews are installing interior rough in throughout. The metal stairs are in place, facilitating material and personnel...
The team is quickly approaching the finish line at Fire Station 52. The contractor has completed the training classroom, the training tower and is working on the last details of the fire station building. Soon after completing the interior finishes, in the next several weeks, the team will start testing and commissioning the mechanical and...
Public Works is taking advantage of the break in the weather to focus on an essential training. It’s called “Cone College” but it’s really all about roadway safety. The rules of the road are in place placed to protect everyone - vehicles, bicyclists and/or pedestrians. It’s a major investment in the organization and a great...
The City’s contractor McNabb construction placed the restroom this week with the assistance a 60-ton crane. The park should be open by the end of next week and after PG&E installs the new electrical meter the restroom will be open and ready to use.
With the help of W-Trans, a transportation consulting firm, the Traffic Division is wrapping up and updating the Engineering and Traffic Surveys, or more commonly known as Speed Limits. Every 10 years, Public Works is required to collect traffic volumes and vehicle speeds on the streets in San Rafael with posted speed limits to see...
Recently, the City has been working closely with Caltrans to complete the environmental review process and Caltrans has approved full funding for the construction of the Southern Heights Bridge. In addition, the City has been collaborating with seven of the surrounding residents to obtain temporary construction easements. The Southern Heights Bridge project will go before...
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are...
San Rafael Public Works had a busy day last Wednesday, as the biggest storm of the year hit Marin County. Within a 12-hour period San Rafael received nearly 3” inches of rain with wind speeds reaching 55 MPH. From 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Public Works received over 35 calls when both the winds and...
The City’s contractor Cal Elite Builders has kicked off the long-awaited City Hall Switch Gear Replacement Project and is currently working on trenching for the new PG&E transformer and electrical vehicle charging stations. This work should be wrapped up by the end of next week and then the contractor will work on building the retaining...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin February 4, weather dependent: 12 Harcourt St 15 Eye St 115 Center St 1840 Fifth Ave 1848 Fifth Ave 1902 Fifth Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots,...
We have a milestone to report! Construction work on the west side of the Grand Avenue Bridge will be completed this week! Also, on the evening of Monday, January 28 from 9PM-5AM, the City’s contractor, Valentine Corporation will be shifting the concrete barriers to the east side of the bridge, opposite from where they are...
Synopsis: There is a high pressure that will bring dry and tranquil weather to the area for the rest of this week and through the upcoming weekend. This dry pattern may last through the end of the month with mild days and cool nights. For long-range forecast though February-March-April the NWS prediction models are still...
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 28, weather dependent: 4 Beryl Lane 318 Forbes Ave 153 Center Street 1956 Fifth Ave Please note -- there were no new projects added this week and last due to the rainy weather. Rain is good for our ecosystem and reservoirs and ski trips,...
Synopsis Periods of light rain and locally gusty southeast winds will continue today through Tuesday as multiple systems pass through the region. A stronger and more organized cold front will arrive Wednesday afternoon and evening with heavy rain and strong winds. Showers linger on Thursday with a drying trend Friday and Saturday before another chance...
In between the rains our Parks Maintenance crews have been renovating the City’s sporting fields. Pickleweed Park has been aerated, fertilized, over seeded, and top-dressed. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction but the perforations also allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots grow deeply...
The City’s contractor Valentine Corporation has winterized the slope and maintained the plastic tarps and other erosion control measures throughout the couple of rain storms. The contractor is going to start rebuilding the slope above the first concrete retaining wall next week in anticipation of drilling the piles for the last and largest concrete retaining...
The City’s contractor McNabb construction has started the electrical work and is well on their way to completion. Ghilotti Bros. Inc. and Miksis Services Inc. will pipe burst the existing sewer lateral from the original restroom next week. McNabb construction is going to set the restroom on the 23rd.
The playground equipment has arrived. The City’s contractor M3 Integrated Services is working on drilling the foundations for the playground equipment and grading for the play surfacing. The park should be dedicated and open for play in April 2019.
The SMART Larkspur Extension construction work on the Francisco Blvd. West realignment and Phase-1 of the Multi-Use Path (from Rice Street to Andersen Drive) continues to move forward. The Contractor continues focus on the new Rice Drive and Francisco Blvd West intersection and rail crossing. They’ve ground-out paving over the portion of Rice Drive being...
This week the Sidewalk Repair Program enters its third week of construction. The City, Van Midde and Son Concrete, Urban Forestry Associates, Jorge's Tree Service and the property owners have all been getting in the swing of the new program, working in tandem to remove sidewalk, curb and gutter, evaluate and remove tree roots, and...
Sunday’s storm preparation commenced around 6:00 AM with Kenny Gatlin and Tylor Nord, two of our Streets Maintenance crew members inspecting the City’s 12 pump stations. As the rains and storm related dispatch calls increased, our two-man crew turned to three when John Shindelus joined Gatlin and Nord to remedy an obstructed v-ditch and flooding...
On January 10 and 11, the City’s tree contractor, Treemasters, will be closing the northbound lane on Las Gallinas Avenue between Northgate Drive and Merrydale Road to perform safety tree maintenance work. Work will be performed between 7 AM and 3 PM. The southbound lane will remain open during this time for southbound travelers. Detour...
Contractors working for SMART will begin construction on Monday night, January 7, 2019, within the existing transit center. Work in the area will include the removal and the replacement of the existing rail system through the Center. SMART construction activity within the Transit Center will impact bus service only. For more information and trip-planning assistance,...
WIND ADVISORY The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Wind Advisory, which is in effect from 4 AM to 4 PM Saturday, January 5. Southerly winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph in the highest peaks and ridges. Winds will increase...
Construction at the following address is anticipated to begin January 14, weather dependent: 1312 Second Street Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of minor tree roots, followed by placement of the forms for new concrete, and completed with the pouring the new...
Construction work to install the railroad crossing at Rice Drive will require the road's closure from Francisco Blvd. W. to the west side of the tracks from January 2–31, 2019. Businesses on Rice Drive will remain open during construction.
Construction at the following four addresses is anticipated to begin January 7, weather dependent: 204 Forbes Ave 315 Forbes Ave 329 Forbes Ave 135 Eye Steet 375 FOrbes Ave 20 Elizabeth Way 1972 5th Ave Construction on average is anticipated to take up to 5 days, starting with demolition of the existing sidewalk, removal of...
The City Council approved a revised direction to improve the intersection of Third and Hetherton. The revised direction includes the crosswalk removal on the south leg of the intersection and the addition of a crosswalk on the east leg. This design will eliminate the pedestrian vehicular conflict between the heavy left turn movement and pedestrians...
