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DOWNTOWN PROJECT UPDATE
MAY 28, 2020
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The Downtown Project will focus on upgrading the infrastructure – below and above ground – in the Downtown area. The project’s goals are to repave the roadways, repair the sanitary sewer system, make drainage improvements, and upgrade pedestrian curb ramps. The project began in April and is estimated to finish in September 2020. 
Weekly Progress Report*

Last week, the City’s contractor, KJ Woods, conducted:

  • Throckmorton Ave. – Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) sewer lining work
  • Corte Madera Ave. – CIPP sewer lining work
  • West Blithedale Ave.- Sewer line and sewer lateral work
  • East Blithedale Ave. - Potholing activities to obtain visual confirmation of utilities and underground obstructions near or crossing the planned trench area. 

This week, KJ Woods conducted the following:

  • Under the block – Lovell, Corte Madera, Throckmorton, Bernard – CIPP sewer lining work - completed.
  • East Blithedale Ave. – Potholing, Pipe Burst sewer work, sewer lateral work
  • Gardner St.- CIPP sewer lining work - completed.
  • Sunnyside Ave.- Potholing and prep for pip bursting and sanitary sewer laterals.

In upcoming weeks, KJ Woods will conduct the following:

  • Corte Madera Ave.- Trench restoration, removal of manholes and installation of pump inlets and curb ramps
  • Throckmorton Ave.- removal of manholes and installation of pump inlets
  • West Blithedale Ave.- Trench restoration, Pipe Burst sewer line repair, and installation of curb ramps
  • East Blithedale Ave. – Upheaval repair
  • Gardner St.- Removal of manholes and installation of pump inlets
  • Sunnyside Ave.- Pipe Burst sewer repair, sewer lateral work, and upheaval repair
  • Lovell Ave. – Robotic installation of top hat liner, removal of manholes and installation of pump inlets
  • Hillside & Oakdale Aves – Catch basin installation

* All estimated timelines are tentative and subject to change.
Mitigating Construction Impacts
City and Construction Management staff are making every effort to mitigate impacts during construction. 

Mitigation measures include:
  • “Trenchless” construction methods wherever feasible.
  • Traffic control to keep one lane open with flagger directing traffic whenever possible
  • Pedestrian traffic control to safely direction pedestrians.
  • Providing staging areas for the contractor at the Corporation yard and City Hall to minimize on-street impacts
  • Employee parking at City Hall will be eliminated during the project, making those spots available for community members and project staging
  • Proactive, early notification for residents and businesses in the project area
  • Public access to driveways at all times where feasible
  • Coordinate business access for delivery trucks with local business 
  • Sidewalk and street sweeping daily
  • Dust control measures
  • Regular communication and coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown stakeholders and the wider community
Downtown Businesses Update

Check out the Enjoy Mill Valley website for the latest on how to support our local businesses.

Where can I learn more about the project?
Please visit the Downtown Project webpage to learn more about the project. The webpage features:
Phase I Project Limit
Contact us:
City and Construction Management staff are available to answer questions and review concerns.
 
Construction Management:
Norman Akana, Construction Manager | Email:   nakana@anchorcm.com |
Phone: (916) 806-0278
 
Construction and Design: 
Ahmed A. Aly,Project Manager | Email:   aaaly@cityofmillvalley.org  |
Phone: (415) 384-4755
 
Public Outreach and Communications: 
Linn Walsh, Senior Management Analyst | Email:   lwalsh@cityofmillvalley.org  | Phone: (415) 388-4863

Please also check out the Project Website:

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Thank You for Your Patience During Construction
The City of Mill Valley would like to send out a special thank you to the Mill Valley community for your patience during construction.