Politics & Government

Traffic Signal Work Begins on Redwood Boulevard at Olive Avenue

Starting Wednesday, trees will be removed and a utility pole relocated to make way for construction of a new signal light with turn lane pockets.

Preliminary work starts at the busy intersection of Redwood Boulevard and Olive Avenue that currently requires a second stop to cross the boulevard.

But all that will soon change as the intersection receives an upgrade with a traffic signal, left turn pockets and ADA compliant access ramps at a cost of $827,649.

According to the City of Novato, work starts Wednesday with the relocation of a PG&E utility pole and removal of nine existing tulip trees.

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The Novato City Council approved a construction contract on April 2 with Ghilotti Construction Company and the entire project will include new landscaping, replacement of tree-damaged curbs, gutters and sidewalks. 

The project is one of the improvements on the city's General Plan to accomodate future growth, according to city staff.

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The bulk of the construction is planned to start in late June.


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