Update: Laurel Drive Temporary Road Closure
Friday, October 24, 2025, 12:19pmTO: Campus Community
FR: J. Dana Twedell, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management
Due to unforeseen complications with the construction at Laurel Drive, the city of Rohnert Park has extended the planned road closure. Please see revised dates highlighted below.
On Thursday, October 16, the City of Rohnert Park Public Works began work at Laurel Drive and Petaluma Hill Road to prepare for the installation of a traffic signal at the eastern entrance to Sonoma State. This work includes the creation of a pedestrian crosswalk and is part of the larger Crane Creek Park Trail project that will ultimately connect the campus to Crane Creek Regional Park.
During this phase of construction, Laurel Drive will experience intermittent closures from October 16-November 14 as Rohnert Park completes underground electrical work and sidewalk installation. Campus users are encouraged to utilize the Rohnert Park Expressway and East Cotati Avenue campus entrances throughout the construction period.
October 16-31: Laurel Drive closed to entering/exiting traffic
October 31-November 14: Laurel Drive open for entry only
Please note, construction activities are subject to change depending on weather and site conditions.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at (707) 664-2317 or Facilities Management.