Downtown Project - Street Paving, Sidewalk, & Sewer Improvements

Downtown Project Goals

• Make drainage improvements
• Repair the sanitary sewer system
• Repave the roadways
• Upgrade pedestrian curb ramps to current standards

Downtown Project

The Downtown Project will focus on upgrading the infrastructure - below and above ground - and improve the overall flow and safety of car, bike, and pedestrian travel in the downtown area.

Public Engagement: The development of the project will include a significant public outreach and engagement process to help determine the scope of the project. This includes the participation of a Design Advisory Committee. Community members will have opportunities to participate in a public engagement process, through stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and City Council Meetings. Throughout the engagement process, design engineers will develop conceptual plans that consider stakeholder feedback.

Phase I & II: 

Completed in 2022 and included pavement repair, upgraded ADA curb ramps, rehabilitated sewer and storm drain system along West Blithedale, Gardner, Corte Madera, Sunnyside and Throckmorton.

Phase III: 

This phase was completed in summer 2023 and focused on the Downtown paving and curb ramp improvements located along Throckmorton and Miller.  These curb ramps were upgraded to meet current ADA standards.

Phase III Project Limit:

Phase III of the project will consist of :

Pavement improvements on:

• Throckmorton Ave (from Corte Madera Ave to Old Mill St)
• Miller Ave (from Throckmorton Ave to Sunnyside Ave). 

Design and construction of approx. 11 curb ramps located on:

• Throckmorton Ave/Bernard St
• Miller Ave/ Sunnyside Ave

9 ADA Parking stalls will be installed at the following locations:

• Corte Madera Ave & Throckmorton Ave
• Throckmorton Ave/Miller Ave/Bernard
• Miller Ave and Sunnyside Ave

How to Get Involved

The Downtown Project will include significant public outreach and engagement to determine the scope of the project, to meet the community's needs. This will include stakeholder meetings, public workshops, and a citizen-led Design Advisory Committee.

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A Message from the Chamber of Commerce:

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Thank You for Your Patience 

City and Construction Management staff continue to mitigate construction impacts and are collaborating 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 out a special thank you to the Mill Valley community for your patience during construction.