Construction Updates | Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit
SMART Train crosses Haystack Bridge in Petaluma.

Construction and Maintenance Updates

 

Partial System Closure

Construction of the new station in northern Petaluma requires a Partial System Closure on March 23—24 and April 13—14. During these weekends, the SMART rail line will be closed from the Sonoma County Airport station to the Cotati station. Regular weekend service will be provided from the Petaluma Downtown station to the Larkspur station. The dates of the Partial System Closures may change due to weather conditions impacting construction. Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date.

graphic of stations closed

Trip Planning Tools

For assistance with trip planning or if you have questions about the Partial System Closure please contact SMART Customer Service at customerservice@sonomamarintrain.org or at 707-794-3330.

Transit Alternatives: 
The Transit App, Apple Maps, or Google Maps can help you plan a transit trip.

SMART encourages riders impacted by the shutdown to use Golden Gate Transit Route 101 as an alternative. Route 101 runs the length of the Highway 101 corridor, from Santa Rosa to San Francisco. Please see the below attachments on locating Route 101 stops close to SMART stations and Route 101 schedules.

PLEASE NOTE: Golden Gate Transit Route 101 buses have a limited capacity for bicycles and additional luggage. Please plan accordingly. SMART Rail & Sail passes are not accepted on Golden Gate Transit buses.

Cotati
Rohnert Park
Santa Rosa Downtown
Santa Rosa North
Northbound Trips



Railway construction Petaluma North Station

The timing of all construction activities is weather-dependent.  Signup to receive periodic updates about the construction of the Petaluma North Station.

 

February 7, 2024

Planned night work to complete platform excavation scheduled for Friday, February 9, has been postponed due to weather conditions. This work has been tentatively rescheduled for Thursday, February 15, and Friday, February 16.

February 2, 2024

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc./Ghilotti Bros., a joint venture (SW/GB), will perform night work to continue excavation for the Petaluma North Station platform on Friday, February 2, and will complete excavation work (also night work) on Friday, February 9. SW/GB will be welding 80-foot rail sections at the station site (Corona Rd.) from February 19 to February 22.

 

JANUARY 25, 2024

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc./Ghilotti Bros., a joint venture (SW/GB) has begun excavating work for the train station platform. SW/GB will be performing night work on February 2-3 (Friday and Saturday nights). Hours of work will be 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM. Safety is our first priority. We work hard to maximize safety during construction. Please do your part and stay clear of all construction equipment and activities.

 

December 21, 2023

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc./Ghilotti Bros., a joint venture (SW/GB) will begin mobilizing to construct the SMART Petaluma North Station in mid-January 2024. Construction on the station platform is anticipated to begin on January 26-27. Night work (after revenue service) will be required. Directional light will be utilized. Nearby residents can expect some noise.



Railway construction – Town of Windsor Station

The timing of all construction activities is weather-dependent. Signup to receive periodic updates about the construction of the rail extension to the Town of Windsor.

 

February 22, 2024

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI)will pour concrete for the Town of Windsor station platform on Monday, February 26, starting at 8:00 AM and going until 2:00 PM. Parking will be restricted at the lot adjacent to the platform site.

 

February 2, 2024

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will set girders and bridge decks at Windsor Creek on February 15-16. SWI will begin grading (performing earthwork) in preparation for constructing the railroad track and bicycle/pedestrian pathway between Aviation Blvd. and Shiloh Rd. from February 21 to March 6.

 

January 25, 2024

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc. (SWI) will begin excavation work on the train station platform on Friday, January 26. SWI will also begin grading work for the railroad tracks between Aviation Blvd. to Shiloh Rd. on February 5. Safety is our first priority. We work hard to maximize safety during construction. Please do your part and stay clear of all construction equipment and activities.

 

December 21, 2023

SMART contractor Stacy and Witbeck Inc. will begin mobilizing to complete construction of the rail extension to the Town of Windsor in early January 2024. Earth work for the station platform is anticipated to start on January 2.