Smooth Commute Returns to SOMA as Howard and Mission Streets Reopen

Post-Super Bowl Traffic Relief

Following the conclusion of Super Bowl LX festivities and the massive cleanup effort over the last 24 hours, San Francisco commuters will find significant relief in the SOMA district this Wednesday, February 11, 2026. The major rolling street closures on Howard, Mission, and 4th streets, which were in place for the Super Bowl Experience at the Moscone Center, have officially concluded. While minor cleanup crews may still be visible, the primary traffic blocks that impacted the downtown core since late January have been removed, allowing for a much smoother flow of morning traffic into the city center.

Major Roadworks and Lane Closures

Despite the reopening of event-related routes, several long-term infrastructure projects continue to affect local transit times today:

• Transbay Howard Streetscape Project: Intermittent lane closures and delays are expected on Howard Street between The Embarcadero and 4th Street. Construction crews are active today from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. installing new traffic signal infrastructure and a protected two-way bicycle lane. Commuters are advised to exercise caution and watch for detours in the area.
• 19th Avenue (SR-1): Caltrans has completed the first phase of concrete parking strip work along 19th Avenue. However, electrical inspections and minor maintenance work will continue throughout the day. While no major paving is scheduled until spring, motorists should expect short-term traffic control near construction zones.
• US-101 (Hospital Curve): Rehabilitation work remains active on the Bayshore Freeway. Motorists traveling through the Hospital Curve area should remain alert for restriping activities and storm drainage improvements that may cause minor lane shifts.
• Burlingame Commute (CA-82): For those traveling between San Francisco and the Peninsula, a full closure of El Camino Real in Burlingame remains in effect between Edgehill Drive and Carmelita Avenue for tree removal. This closure is scheduled to continue through Friday, February 13.

Public Transit and Rail Alerts

Commuters utilizing regional rail and local Muni services should plan for the following service adjustments:

• BART Nightly Delays: Beginning at 9:00 p.m. tonight, expect delays of up to 30 minutes on trains operating between the Millbrae, SFO, and San Bruno stations. This is part of a multi-month project for train control modernization.
• Muni Stop Relocations: Today is the final scheduled day for the temporary bus stop closures at 1st & Goodyear. Routes 66, 68, 256, and 568 are being rerouted to a temporary stop across the intersection due to ongoing sidewalk construction.
• Capitol Corridor: Reduced service remains in effect for the Capitol Corridor due to equipment availability. Several specific trains, including 520 and 526, have been canceled through March 1. Riders are encouraged to verify their specific train status before heading to the platform.

Lead editors recommend that drivers returning to the SOMA area stay vigilant as local pedestrians adjust to the resumed traffic flow on previously closed streets.