North McDowell Boulevard Improvement Project
Project Description
Work is underway on the much-anticipated North McDowell Blvd. Improvement project December 2022! This project is designed to create a smooth street with safety improvements that benefit all road users.
Upon completion of the project, our community can expect to enjoy the following when traveling North McDowell Boulevard from Sunrise Parkway to Old Redwood Highway:
- A safer, smoother roadway surface
- Improved traffic flow and safety
- Elements designed to reduce traffic speed
- Enhanced sidewalks, curbs, & pedestrian crossings
- Upgraded bike lanes
- Better access to transit
We are working closely with our contractor, Team Ghilotti, to minimize impact and inconvenience. Please, rest assured, if your property is scheduled to be impacted you will be given ample notice and will ALWAYS have access to your driveway as crews are working.
PAVING WORK IS UNDERWAY!
Crews began “concrete work” on sidewalks, curb ramps, and some driveways in January 2023. Concrete work is now complete. Road paving work began in June and is expected to last through fall 2023.
During construction, traffic control measures will be implemented for safety. Every effort will be made to minimize impacts to traffic, however significant delays may happen and should be expected during heavy commute hours.
Read on for more information about the work being done, project timeline, traffic impacts, and more.
PETALUMA TRANSIT UPDATE
Due to ongoing construction along North McDowell, Petaluma Transit buses may experience schedule delays. In addition, bus stop accessibility may vary. All Petaluma Transit bus stops will be open and serviced unless otherwise noticed.
Be advised, buses may not be able to pull to the curb for boarding or deboarding. When waiting at a bus stop in the construction zone, passengers are advised to stand at the bus stop and raise your arm as the bus approaches. Use caution when walking to and from the bus.
If at any time you are passed by a bus or have accessibility issues, contact Petaluma Transit 707-778-4460.
WATCH OUR VIRTUAL COMMUNITY MEETING FROM WEDNESDAY MAY 10
We held a Virtual Community Meeting on Wednesday May 10 to:
- Share the status of the project and upcoming work
- Discuss potential traffic impacts
- Receive feedback and answer questions from the community
CLICK HERE to view a recording of the meeting.
CONNECT WITH US TO STAY INFORMED
Please take a moment to share your contact information with us so that we may keep you directly updated throughout the project.
- Call: 707-778-4546
- Email: [email protected]
- Sign up via the form below
Stay tuned to our Community Update email and social media channels for project updates. Visit cityofpetaluma.org/subscribe for more information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please see below for information on specific elements of the project.
Project Manager
Project Location
North McDowell Boulevard from Sunrise Parkway to Old Redwood Highway.
Traffic Impacts & Benefits
To be determined.
Project Status
Construction began in spring 2023 and is expected to be completed by fall of 2023.
Funding
Funding for this work is a combination of:
- Measure U funds, Street Maintenance fees
- Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation (RMRA) fees
- Water fees
- SB-1 funds with some utility fees that exist to compensate for damage done to streets due to placement and maintenance of sewer and water facilities.
The project will be rolled out in phases and funding will be secured for each phase.
BID Details
Bidding was completed in August 2022.

CONNECT WITH US TO STAY INFORMED
Please take a moment to share your contact information with us so that we may keep you directly updated throughout the project.
- Call: 707-778-4546
- Email: [email protected]
- Sign up via the form below
Stay tuned to our Community Update email and social media channels for project updates. Visit cityofpetaluma.org/subscribe for more information.
Learn More
We are currently hard and work making N. McDowell the best it can be and welcome feedback from our community. Please sign up below if you would like to learn more and provide input.
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