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Posted on: June 8, 2023

East Blithedale Construction Update - June 8, 2023

The Project Team has scheduled the final stage of paving to begin on June 12, 2023. The chosen commencement date is after graduation from the local schools when traffic volume is lower.

Work crews will close East Blithedale Avenue from June 12, 2023, to June 27, 2023, between 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

If possible, we urge motorists to avoid East Blithedale Avenue - use Camino Alto and Miller Avenue to avoid the construction area. Please plan ahead, leave plenty of time to safely reach your destination, and follow posted speed limits and traffic control signs.

What to Expect

Please see the roadway detour map at the bottom of this update.

Monday, June 12^th -Eastbound East Blithedale Avenue between East Drive and Elm Avenue (near Park School) will have full-depth reconstruction.
Tuesday, June 13^th to Friday, June 16^th – All lanes of East Blithedale Avenue between Elm Avenue (near Park School) and Elm Avenue (east) will have full-depth reconstruction.
Monday, June 19^th to Tuesday, June 20th – Grinding the existing roadway surface on East Blithedale Avenue between Carmelita Avenue and Amicita Avenue.
Wednesday, June 21^st to Thursday, June 22^nd – Placement of a base layer of asphalt concrete on East Blithedale Avenue between Carmelita Avenue and Amicita Avenue. Control.
Friday, June 23^rd Monday, June 26^th, to Tuesday, June 27^th – Placement of the asphalt concrete overlay.

What motorists need to know to get around the Construction from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm:

Heading eastbound on East Blithedale Avenue, motorists shall detour Millwood Street to access Miller Avenue.
Heading westbound on East Blithedale Avenue, motorists shall detour at Camino Alto. You will turn left and be directed to Miller Avenue.
Residents living South of East Blithedale Avenue may use Sycamore Avenue to access their homes.
Residents living North of East Blithedale Avenue will need to access Locust Avenue from Miller Avenue and proceed to Hilarita Avenue to access the Mesa Avenue area.

What Is Happening This Upcoming Week: June 12^th

East Blithedale Avenue Rehabilitation: Argonaut Constructors will follow the roadway reconstruction and paving schedule as referenced above.

What Is Happening the Following Week: June 19^th

East Blithedale Avenue Rehabilitation: Argonaut Constructors will grind and pave between Carmelita Avenue and Amicita Avenue.

This Past Week in Photos:

Crew potholing utilities to confirm the depth is clear of the pavement grinder

Crews lowering utilities in advance of the paving work

Project Update for June 2023

Argonaut Constructors continues to install the green thermoplastic bicycle lane pavement markings on Sycamore Avenue between La Goma Street, East Blithedale Avenue, and East Blithedale between Sunnyside Avenue and Carmelita Avenue. PG&E has completed their gas line adjustments to services on Alta Vista Avenue.

While the team understands that paving operations are a challenge for the entire community, the team has been able to cut the number of working days by more than half to expedite the project and further minimize impacts.

Roadway Detour Plan

What motorists need to know to get around the Construction from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm:

Heading eastbound on East Blithedale Avenue, motorists shall detour Millwood Street to access Miller Avenue.
Heading westbound on East Blithedale Avenue, motorists shall detour at Camino Alto. You will turn left and be directed to Miller Avenue.
Residents living South of East Blithedale Avenue may use Sycamore Avenue to access their homes.
Residents living North of East Blithedale Avenue will need to access Locust Avenue from Miller Avenue and proceed to Hilarita Avenue to access the Mesa Avenue area.

Thank You for Your Patience

City and Construction Management staff continue to mitigate construction impacts and collaborate with the Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce to coordinate and notify local businesses of the planned work. The project team is available to answer questions and review concerns. The City of Mill Valley would like to send a special thank you to the Mill Valley community for your patience during construction.