Highway 37 Remains Closed In Novato For Repairs

NOVATO, CA – Following steady rainfall and frequent flooding in recent weeks, State Route 37 in Novato will stay closed this week for repairs.

The section of roadway between Atherton Avenue and Highway 101 will be closed until at least Thursday morning in both directions for emergency road repairs, the California Highway Patrol announced Monday. Officials said Caltrans hired Ghilotti Construction Company, which has an office in San Rafael, to raise the level of the roadway, in an effort to prevent the road from flooding during future storms.

More storms are expected to hit the North Bay later this week and continue into next week. Therefore, the California Highway Patrol said the local construction company will be working 24 hours a day to complete the roadwork.

"During this extended closure, CHP will continue to assign officers to direct traffic on Atherton Avenue during the morning and afternoon commutes. We will also assign our officers to actively patrol the area surrounding Atherton Avenue during the non-commute hours," officials said on social media. "We continue to work closely with our partners at the Novato Police Department to ensure traffic on Olive Avenue remains flowing within the posted speed limit, especially near Olive Elementary School."