The latest news on the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project.
Miller Avenue Construction Update - Week of May 15 - 19, 2017

Here is the latest news on the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project: 

What happened last week: 
The contractor continued to install light poles in the center island medians between Locust Avenue and Reed Street and along the south side of Miller Avenue. Work crews continued to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. The contractor continued to make improvements in the Marsh section of the project between Camino Alto and Almonte Boulevard, specifically in front of the Pickleweed and Mill Creek Meadows complexes. Work crews began doing demolition and grading in advance of the installation of a new sidewalk and a bike lane on Miller Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue downtown in front of the small shopping center that contains Boo Koo and True Botanicals.

What is happening this week:
Work crews continue to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. Work crews continue to install the bus shelter on the south side of Miller Avenue. The contractor continues to install the Marsh Bridge. The contractor is placing new soil material for grading and new concrete curbs, gutters and sidewalk for the new sidewalk and bike lane on Miller Avenue at Sunnyside Avenue downtown in front of the small shopping center that contains Boo Koo and True Botanicals.

What to expect in the next few weeks:
Work crews will continue to install irrigation systems and plant top soil in the center island medians. The contractor will continue to demolish existing concrete sidewalk and place new concrete sidewalks in the Parkway area of Miller Avenue between Millwood Street and Willow Street, as well as in the Gateway area between Valley Circle and Camino Alto, from the 2AM Club and proceeding along outbound Miller Avenue. Work crews will remove the underground concrete structures in preparation for paving in the Main Street section of the project between Willow Street and Reed Street/Valley Circle. The contractor will begin working on the new sidewalk at Valley Circle and Reed Street.

NOTE: All forecasted work is contingent on weather. Periods of heavy rain prevent work from occurring and the scheduled work is pushed back accordingly.
Road Closure and Detour - Inbound Miller Ave Near Downtown

Please be advised that the Miller Avenue Streetscape contractor has tentatively scheduled a road closure on inbound Miller Avenue from Millwood St. to Sunnyside Avenue the week of May 21st from 7:00 am to 12:00 am. A detour will be in place - please see the map.

The contractor will be pouring concrete for sidewalks, curbs and driveways. In order to be in the correct position, the concrete truck will be positioned in both lanes for short (30 minute) periods of time. Work is tentatively scheduled for  Monday, May 22 and Tuesday May 23.

Please drive slowly through the construction zones, obey all signs and flaggers, and allow extra time before your trip.
RAISE #MILLERUP IN MAY: SNACK, SIP, SHOP AND SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA TO WIN PRIZES!

Eat, drink, shop and spend at Miller Avenue-area businesses, share on social media under the hashtag #MillerUP, and you'll be entered into a raffle to win some fantastic prizes!

$25 Gift Cards to Tea Fountain, Red Dragon Yoga, Super Duper Burger
$30 Gift Cards to Beads of Marin and Swirl

#MillerUP is a month-long campaign in May in which we're asking the community to eat, drink, shop and spend at Miller Avenue-area businesses, and to document you doing so on social media under the hashtag #MillerUP. Post pics of your efforts to support Miller Avenue businesses to Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, and at the end of the month, we'll put every appropriate entry under #MillerUP into a raffle to win fantastic prizes from many of those Miller-area businesses.
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A Few Friendly Reminders to Motorists:

 

We want to thank you for your continued patience as we enter the 10th month of this major roadway reconstruction construction project. Please remember the following:

  • Add time to your trip and plan ahead.Check www.mvtraffic.org before your trip.
  • Drive slowly through the construction zone.
  • Please be courteous to your neighbors and do not to cut through the residential side streets during the construction period.
  • Please don't drive on the sidewalks.
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 continued patience during construction and to the M&G construction crew for its continued progress on the Miller Avenue Streetscape Project!  

City and Construction Management staff are making every effort to mitigate impacts during construction and are working with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce to notify local businesses and residents of the planned work. City and Construction Management staff are available to answer questions and review concerns. 
Contact Us:

Construction Specific Questions or Concerns:  
Please contact 4LEAF Construction Management 
Phone: (415) 328-6972 
Email:  [email protected]

General Questions or Concerns:
Please contact Becky Murray, Administrative Assistant 
City of Mill Valley 

Miller Avenue Area Businesses: Do we have your contact info? If you are not sure, please contact Becky Murray, Administrative Assistant: [email protected]. Please let us know your name, business name and address, email address and phone number. 
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