2021 Road Sealant: Phase 2 – Rubberized Pavement

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The project entails preventative maintenance on 19.6 miles of pavement on roads in unincorporated areas of Marin County. This will initially address Fallon Two Rock Road near Tomales in West Marin, as well as several connected roads in the vicinity, and Platform Bridge Road in Point Reyes. The remaining roads for the project, which are in Black Point, Green Point, Upper Lucas Valley and western Novato, will be addressed in the spring to avoid potential winter weather. The rubberized pavement is a proven road paving material that has been used in California since the 1970s. It is made by blending recycled tire rubber with asphalt binder which is then mixed with conventional aggregate materials. This can be done on projects that meet the technical specifications of the alternative material. By cutting down on the need of new materials, rubberized pavement reduces the negative environmental impacts that are commonly associated with standard pavement treatments.