Robin Williams Is Honored with His Own Tunnel in San Francisco

Plenty of celebrities get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but few get their very own tunnel.


In memory of the late, great Robin Williams, one Bay Area passage has been renamed in his honor. Formerly known as the Waldo Tunnel, the new Robin Williams Tunnel is part of a major route between San Francisco and Marin County.

The region in specific is apropos, as the comedian is considered a major catalyst behind San Francisco's "comedy renaissance."

It's official — months after the California State Legislature passed a resolution to rename the iconic Waldo Tunnel on U.S. Highway 101 in Marin after Robin Williams, the sign is finally up.

Assemblyman Marc Levine — who introduced the resolution to rename the rainbow-themed tunnel after the late actor and comedian who lived in Marin County — tweeted out a photo of the new sign, as did Belvedere resident Julie Wainwright, who started the name change petition.



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"#RobinWillaims Tunnel is now official. Driving through the rainbow to or from San Francisco to Marin - remember Robin," Wainwright tweeted.

The sign change cost about $3,000 and was erected by Caltrans. The signs were paid for with donations from private sources. Caltrans District 4 tweeted out: "Nanu Nanu! New R Williams Tunnel - US 101 at SF Golden Gate Bridge. First day of service."