Sequoia Way and South Redwood Drive Road Closures and Access Restrictions Thursday, June 19 (Campus Holiday)

Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 1:00pm

TO: Campus Community
FR: J. Dana Twedell, Associate Vice President, Facilities Management

To support the delivery and installation of the new 12kV Switchgear Building, several road and pedestrian access restrictions will be in effect on Thursday, June 19 (Campus Holiday)

The main area affected is the entrance off East Cotati Avenue. Campus patrons and visitors are advised to avoid the work area. Vehicles are encouraged to enter the campus via Vine Street off East Cotati Avenue for access to the west side of campus, and via Rohnert Park Expressway or Petaluma Hill Road for access to the east side of campus. Please review the information below and refer to Image 1 for additional details.

South Redwood Drive northeast of  Parking Lot F (Yellow Box in Image 1)

  • Impact: Road, sidewalk, and crosswalks will be closed all day for crane operations.

South Redwood Drive and Sequoia Way Intersection (Turquoise Box in Image 1)

  • Impact: Intermittent traffic closures; sidewalks and crosswalks closed all day.

  • Note: While emergency and essential vehicles may pass through, delays are expected. It is recommended that campus patrons and visitors avoid this area.

Sequoia Way Southbound (Blue Box in Image 1)

  • Impact: Road reduced to one lane; pedestrian sidewalk will be closed all day.

Sequoia Way entrance from East Cotati Avenue (Red Box in Image 1)

  • While emergency and essential vehicles may pass through, delays are expected. Avoid Sequoia Way entrance on June 19.
  • To access campus:
    • Use Vine Street off East Cotati Avenue for the west side of campus.
    • Use Rohnert Park Expressway or Petaluma Hill Road for the east side of campus.


Image 1:  Boundary of Work

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Facilities Management at (707) 664-2317 or fmwo@sonoma.edu