State Route 37 Flood Reduction Project

The State Route 37 Flood Reduction Project aims to enhance infrastructure resilience against future sea level rise and stormwater inundation impacts projected for the year 2130 along a 2.5-mile stretch of SR 37 from PM R11.2 to 13.8. This effort involves elevating a significant portion of the roadway onto a causeway to prevent flooding and ensure continued transportation functionality during extreme weather events, with the replacement of the Novato Creek Bridge being a critical component to maintain structural integrity and flow under the elevated alignment. The project is designed to safeguard a vital transportation corridor vulnerable to rising tides and increased stormwater overtopping, particularly in low-lying areas near the coast. The initiative is being led by Caltrans, District 4 - Bay Area/Oakland, under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Transportation, with primary environmental and technical oversight provided by Skylar Nguyen, Senior Environmental Scientist, and administrative coordination handled by Cherry Zamora, Associate Deputy Director. The forecasted solicitation is set to be posted on July 1, 2026, marking the formal start of procurement activities, though no specific set-aside provisions or NAICS codes have been indicated. The project location is entirely within California, with all performance activities focused on the SR 37 corridor, and interested parties may direct inquiries or seek additional information through the provided contact details or the project’s official link on the CEQA Net database.