Construction Update

As you have probably noticed, it’s been busy here at The Plaza North and occasionally challenging to get around. It’s all for a good cause, however, and we wanted to update you on all of the construction around the shopping center.

At 241 N. McDowell (between Trader Joe’s and Kmart) Lola’s Market is under construction. This full scale Hispanic market is slated for opening in the next few months.  We are excited about being able to bring this new and exciting retail experience to Petaluma. Lola’s is renowned for the bakery, the seafood and meat departments, the fresh, locally grown produce, as well as the great selection of day to day grocery products. Click here for a sneak peek at Lola’s.

Behind Kmart, construction continues on the long-awaited rebuilding and expansion of the interchange that connects East Washington Street to Highway 101. Although some of the trees that lined the highway behind the shopping center are gone to accommodate a sound wall,  it looks like the remaining trees behind Kmart will stay.  Among the improvements planned is a straightening of the tightly curving southbound on ramp on East Washington Street, the addition of a second lane on an interchange’s northbound off ramp, and the introduction of a new northbound on ramp that will negate the need for drivers headed west on East Washington to make a left turn to go north on the highway. All of this is good news for Petaluma drivers.

And finally, just north of The Plaza North, construction is going full steam ahead on the Vintage Chateau expansion. This new phase will add 68 apartments for low and fixed income seniors. Just a few months ago we were at the ground breaking ceremonies.  Needless to say, we are looking forward to soon welcoming our new neighbors at Vintage Chateau.