City of Santa Rosa Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Project Community Meeting

The City of Santa Rosa held a community meeting on April 20, 2026, to discuss the Hopper Avenue Corridor Fire Recovery Project, a key infrastructure restoration effort following the 2017 Tubbs fire. The project, funded in part by PG&E settlement funds, involves improving approximately 3,500 linear feet of Hopper Avenue between Highway 101 and Coffee Lane. Planned improvements include wider sidewalks, median islands, new street lighting, pedestrian crossings with rapid flashing beacons, and enhanced landscaping. Construction is expected to last about six months, with phased work including underground utility installation, street grinding and overlay, and final striping. The city emphasized maintaining emergency access throughout construction and coordinating with emergency services. Community members raised questions about traffic impacts, bike lane maintenance, and landscaping upkeep, with city officials addressing maintenance responsibilities and ongoing monitoring. The contract was awarded to Argonaut, a local company praised for prior efficient work. The city also highlighted communication plans including newsletters, door hangers, and a project website to keep residents informed.