Marysville Ring Levee Ring

• Strengthen the levee system by constructing a stability berm along Highway 70 to prevent seepage and improve its structural integrity.
• Provide a 200-year level of flood protection for the City of Marysville, reducing flood risk for approximately 12,000 residents.
• Protect critical infrastructure, including transportation corridors and local businesses, from potential flooding events.
• Ensure the levee system complies with modern flood protection standards.

• Construction of a stability berm adjacent to Highway 70 to reinforce the levee structure.
• Address seepage and stability concerns by improving the gap area in the levee system.
• Integration of advanced flood mitigation measures to enhance the resilience of the levee.
• Ongoing phased construction to improve overall flood protection across the Marysville region.

The Marysville Ring Levee Berm – Highway 70 Gap project is part of a multi-phase effort.

• Phase 1: Completed in 2012, involving the installation of a seepage cutoff wall.
• Phase 2: Focused on reinforcing the levee near Highway 70, completed between 2016 and 2017.
• Phase 2B & 3: Involved utility relocation and additional levee enhancements, with work starting in May 2019 and expected completion by December 2023.
• Phase C: Scheduled to begin in April 2025 and complete by December 2025.

• The project adheres to flood protection standards set by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Central Valley Flood Protection Board.
• Compliance with local, state, and federal regulations ensures the levee system meets modern flood resilience criteria.
• Sustainable construction methods have been utilized to minimize environmental impact during the project phases.

The Marysville Ring Levee Berm – Highway 70 Gap project significantly enhances the safety and resilience of the Marysville community. Once completed, the levee will provide a 1-in-200-year level of protection, safeguarding local residents and businesses from flooding. The project not only supports public safety but also ensures the long-term sustainability of the region’s infrastructure, contributing to the overall well-being of Marysville’s residents.